[2025 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for Robin's Nest Country Park (Updated Jul)

Hung Fa Leng Country Park, located in the northeastern New Territories, is an ideal hiking destination that combines natural beauty with rich history. The hiking trails here are perfect for nature enthusiasts and family outings, offering a peaceful escape from the bustling city life. #### Overview of Hiking Trails The Hung Fa Leng Country Trail starts at the Tan Shui Hang stop on Sha Tau Kok Road. From there, a 30-minute walk leads to the trail entrance. The entire route takes approximately 2.5 hours, making it suitable for hikers of all levels. The scenery along the way is diverse and captivating. #### Key Attractions 1. **Ap Kung Kok**: - The first major stop along the trail is Ap Kung Kok. This spot offers expansive views of Sha Tau Kok and Shenzhen’s Yantian district. It’s an ideal resting point where hikers can enjoy the sea breeze and relax. 2. **Yi Tong and Sam Tong**: - Continuing onward, you’ll pass through Yi Tong and Sam Tong, areas known for their stunning natural landscapes. The refreshing sea breeze adds to the charm of these locations. 3. **Hung Fa Zai**: - The final destination is Hung Fa Zai, a vantage point for breathtaking views of surrounding mountains and the sea. From here, you can see the Pat Sin Leng and Wong Leng mountain ranges, offering a spectacular panorama. #### Mine Exploration Hung Fa Leng Country Park also features a unique attraction—the Lin Ma Hang Lead Mine. This mine is one of Hong Kong’s most important bat habitats and holds significant scientific value. Dating back to the 1860s, it was once the largest mining system in Hong Kong. Exploring the mine provides insights into mining history and the chance to observe various rare species, especially bats. #### Environmental Activities Visitors to Hung Fa Leng Country Park can participate in various environmental activities, such as cleanup campaigns. These initiatives not only raise environmental awareness but also embody the Scout spirit of "helping others," contributing to the preservation of nature. #### Transportation Information Getting to Hung Fa Leng Country Park is convenient. You can take minibus route 55K or KMB bus routes 78K, 277A, and 78S to the Tan Shui Hang stop. For the return journey, you can either retrace your steps to the starting point or follow the Lin Ma Hang Country Trail to Lin Ma Hang Village and take a minibus from there. #### Tips - **Wear comfortable shoes**: Some parts of the trail involve uphill and downhill sections, so suitable hiking shoes are recommended. - **Bring enough water and food**: Staying hydrated and energized is crucial during the hike. - **Check the weather**: Look at the forecast before heading out to avoid hiking in adverse conditions. This trip to Hung Fa Leng Country Park not only allowed me to admire magnificent natural scenery but also gave me the joy of exploring with friends. It’s a journey that will remain a cherished memory, inspiring me to discover more natural wonders.

Explore the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Border⛰️at the Hung Fa Leng Country Park near the Liantang Port Hung Fa Leng Country Park is located in Sha Tau Kok, New Territories, next to Wutong Mountain in Shenzhen. It is Hong Kong's newest and 25th country park. Because it is close to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Shenzhen and Hong Kong, such as Sha Tau Kok and Yantian Port, and see Sheung Shui, Luohu, and Futian in the distance. In addition to the natural scenery, you will also pass military relics such as trenches, the Lin Ma Hang Mine, the pillbox built by the Hong Kong British Government, and the Hakka ancient village of Lin Ma Hang Village during the hike. History and nature are intertwined, full of stories. I participated in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department check-in event two months ago. After collecting all eight check-in points, I was able to receive a beautiful stainless steel cup. 📍Hiking route: Shan Tsui Village Road → Hung Fa Leng Family Walk → Lin Ma Hang Family Walk (passing Lin Ma Hang Mine and MacPherson's Pillbox) → Lin Ma Hang Village 🚶‍♀️Distance: approx. 9.6 km ⏰Duration: approx. 4 hours 🚌Transportation Starting point transportation: Take KMB 78K/78S from Sheung Shui Terminus to Tam Shui Hang Station, and walk 20 minutes to reach the entrance of Hung Fa Leng Family Walk. End point transportation: Take minibus 59K from Lin Ma Hang 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!

There are the Hong Hua Ling Country Park and the Lin Ma Hang Country Trail. Starting from Dan Shui Hang and Shan Zui in Sha Tau Kok, you can walk the entire Hong Hua Ling Country Trail and Lin Ma Hang Country Trail to visit all the special check-in attractions. The Honghualing hiking route is about 10 kilometers long and takes about 5 hours. Hikers do not need to apply for restricted area permits. The Honghualing Trail passes by abandoned military ruins and then leads visitors to the high Honghualing Observation Deck; the main attraction of the Lianmakeng Trail is of course the Lianmakeng Mine Cave, which has now been reopened and hikers can freely enter and exit Cave No. 6, nicknamed the "Hall". In the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's comprehensive difficulty rating, these two hiking trails in Red Flower Ridge Country Park are both rated 4 stars for difficulty. There are straight and endless "ladders to heaven" on the road, which will make hikers sweat and gasp for breath; when you reach the top, the mountain path is undulating, with ups and downs, and some hiking trails are not wide, and there are cliff jungles on the other side, so it is recommended to do it according to your ability. #NewYearGoodPlaces2025 #HongKongHiking #HongKongHikingRoutes #HongKongHikingGoodPlaces