[2025 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for MacIntosh Forts (Kwong Shan) (Updated Oct)

Route: Lin Ma Hang --> MacIntosh Fort (Mine) --> Lin Ma Hang Mine Cave --> Lin Ma Hang Country Trail --> Hung Fa Leng --> Hung Fa Chai --> Sam Tong --> Yi Tong --> Hung Fa Leng Country Trail --> Shan Tsui Village Road --> Tam Shui Hang Distance: 6.8km Duration: 4 hours Maximum Elevation: 491m Transport (Start): Minibus 59K Transport (End): KMB 78K Difficulty Level 🥵: ⭐⭐⭐ Scenery Rating 🌅: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sun Exposure ☀️: ⭐⭐⭐ Danger Level ⚠️: ⭐⭐ Transport Convenience 🚌: ⭐⭐ 👉 Overall Value (5 is highest): 3.2 #LinMaHang #LinMaHangCountryTrail #MacIntoshFort #HungFaChai Country Trail Country Park Route Route Route Recommendation #Hiking #Nature #Scenery photography travel nature hikingtrail

#HongKongHiking Hung Fa Leng Country Park, located in Sha Tau Kok, New Territories, adjacent to Shenzhen’s Wutong Mountain, is Hong Kong’s newest 25th country park. Being close to the Shenzhen-Hong Kong border, it offers panoramic views of Sha Tau Kok, Yantian Port, and other beautiful sights of Shenzhen and Hong Kong, with distant views of Sheung Shui, Luohu, and Futian. Besides natural scenery, the hiking trail passes by military relic trenches, the Lin Ma Hang mine, a British colonial government-built bunker, and the Hakka ancient village of Lin Ma Hang, blending history and nature with rich stories. 📍 Hiking Route: Shan Tsui Village Road → Hung Fa Leng Hiking Trail → Lin Ma Hang Hiking Trail (passing Lin Ma Hang mine and MacIntosh bunker) → Lin Ma Hang Village 🚶‍♀️ Distance: Approximately 9.6 km ⏰ Duration: About 4 hours 🚌 Transportation Starting point: From Sheung Shui Bus Terminus, take KMB 78K/78S to Tam Shui Hang stop, then walk 20 minutes to the Hung Fa Leng Hiking Trail entrance. End point: From Lin Ma Hang, take minibus 59K to Liantang Port or Sheung Shui.

Exploring the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Border⛰️ Hung Fa Leng Country Park Next to Liantang Port Hung Fa Leng Country Park, located in Sha Tau Kok, New Territories, adjacent to Wutong Mountain in Shenzhen, is Hong Kong's newest and 25th country park. Being close to the Shenzhen-Hong Kong border, it offers panoramic views of Sha Tau Kok, Yantian Port, and other beautiful Shenzhen-Hong Kong scenery, with distant views of Sheung Shui, Luohu, and Futian. Besides the natural scenery, the hiking trail passes by military relic trenches, the Lianmakeng mine tunnels, British colonial government-built bunkers, and the Hakka ancient village of Lianmakeng, where history and nature intertwine, full of stories. Two months ago, I participated in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's check-in activity. Collecting all eight check-in points allowed me to receive a beautiful stainless steel cup. 📍 Hiking Route: Shanzui Village Road → Hung Fa Leng Country Trail → Lianmakeng Country Trail (passing Lianmakeng mine tunnels, Mak King To bunker) → Lianmakeng Village 🚶‍♀️ Distance: About 9.6 km ⏰ Duration: About 4 hours 🚌 Transportation Starting point: From Sheung Shui Terminus, take KMB 78K/78S to Tam Shui Hang stop, then walk 20 minutes to the Hung Fa Leng Country Trail entrance. End point: From Lianmakeng, take minibus 59K to Liantang Port or Sheung Shui.

Hung Fa Leng Country Park is located in Sha Tau Kok, in the northeastern New Territories. It is connected to the mountains of Shenzhen Wutong Mountain Scenic Area in the north and adjacent to Pat Sin Leng Country Park in the south. Along the Hung Fa Leng Country Trail, there are still many military relics, such as bunkers, trenches, and mines built by the Japanese army during World War II. ⚠Hong Kong's new 25th country park. To celebrate its opening, you can receive a titanium cup and coaster by checking in for the "Discover Hung Fa Leng Country Park" event before February 28, 2025. ⛳Route: Sha Tau Kok ➡ Hung Fa Leng Country Park ➡ A Kung Kok ➡ Hung Fa Leng Main Peak ➡ Lin Ma Hang Mine ➡ MacNaughton Blockhouse ➡ Lin Ma Hang Village 🚶Distance: 9 km ⛰Ascent: 550m 🕐Duration: 4 hours 🎖Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ ⚠1/4 stairs, 3/4 mountain road, some roads have dust! ⚠Unstable cell phone signal, fluctuating between mainland China and Hong Kong! 🅿Transportation ▪To get there: From Exit D of "Sheung Shui" MTR station, you will find the bus terminal. Transfer to KMB 78K/78S or minibus 55K to "Tam Shui Hang" Station (🚍40min). After getting off, walk along "Shan Tsui Village Road" to the starting point of "Hung Fa Leng Country Trail" (🚶20min). ▪To return: The drop-off point is at "Lin Ma Village", where there is a bus stop "Lin Ma Hang Minibus Terminus". You can take minibus 59k to "Sheung Shui Station Minibus Terminus" (40min) and transfer to the East Rail Line. ⚠Lin Ma Village passes through a border restricted area. You can pass directly by taking a minibus! ⚠Some minibuses do not accept mobile payments, so be prepared with an Octopus card! ⓂShops ▪Tam Shui Hang Bus Station: There is a vending machine where you can buy water. ⚠There are no supplies along the way, so be prepared before departure! 🚻Restrooms ▪Starting point - Tam Shui Hang Bus Station: There is a public restroom with water. ▪End point - Lin Ma Village: There is a public restroom with water. ⚠There are no restrooms along the way, so be prepared before departure! 🎒Recommended equipment Hong Kong and Macau visa/Hong Kong data plan/Octopus card, backpack, hiking shoes (non-slip), hiking poles, umbrella and raincoat (depending on the weather), power bank/lights, 1.5L water and 0.5L electrolyte drink, dry food and snacks, etc. ⚠Bring your own garbage bags to protect the environment!