The Lin Ma Hang Country Trail showcases the rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes of the Robin’s Nest Country Park.

Starting from the Lin Ma Hang Village, a Hakka village with over 300 years of history, the village retains its original charm due to its secluded geographical location. As you ascend along the Lin Ma Hang Country Trail, you can overlook the lush green hills, Fung Shui Woods, and remnants of rice terraces, forming a stark contrast with the bustling city on the other side of the border. At the end of the stairs stands a unique green structure, the MacIntosh Fort (Kong Shan). The MacIntosh Forts are a group of seven observation posts built along the Shenzhen River, playing a crucial role in border defense in the old days. Over time, their historical mission has completed. In 2009, they were designated as Grade II historic buildings which still stand tall amidst the hills. The footpath leading to Lin Ma Hang Lead Mine is not far away from the MacIntosh Fort. The Lin Ma Hang Lead Mine was the largest lead mine in Hong Kong, with mining activities recorded as early as the 19th century. It was most productive from 1936 to 1939. During the World War II, the Japanese forces took over the mine. Lin Ma Hang villagers joined forces with the Anti-Japanese guerrillas to fight against the Japanese forces. They succeeded in the third attempt and drove away the Japanese from the mine. The mine eventually ceased operation in the late 1950s, due to factors such as drop in international lead prices, natural disaster and strike, etc. The abandoned mine has become an important roosting and breeding site for bats in Hong Kong. It was designated as a “Site of Special Scientific Interest” in 1994.

After visiting Lin Ma Hang Lead Mine, go back to the Lin Ma Hang Country Trail and head towards Robin’s Nest. The uphill journey is shaded by trees with birds chirping and flowers blooming. When you reach the end point of this trail, the Robin’s Nest, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and sea. You can also take a closer look at the unique landscape of Robin’s Nest, with the southern slope covered by upland grassland, and the secondary woodland on the northern slope connected to the Shenzhen Wutong Mountain Scenic Area. The Red Azalea and Chinese Grassbird, which have become the logo of the country park, are among the many plant and animal species of high conservation value in Robin’s Nest Country Park.

The public can participate in the Discovering Robin's Nest Country Park (RNCP) Hiking Challenge activity from today until 28 February 2025. Participants need to register on the Discovering Robin's Nest Country Park Hiking Challenge website www.discoveringrncp.hk, and visit the eight designated checkpoints along the two hiking trails in RNCP, the Robin's Nest Country Trail and Lin Ma Hang Country Trail, scanning QR codes with their smartphones at checkpoints to record their completion. Participants who have completed a designated number of checkpoints during the event will receive themed prizes of RNCP.

_{To facilitate the public in planning their hikes, the geographical information of the route, including the route map, starting point, endpoint, and elevation chart, has been saved in a "GPX" file. The public can download hiking-related applications on their smartphones or smart watches, then click on the following "GPX" file to import the relevant information, which serves as an aid for hiking. Please note that downloading "GPX" files may increase data usage, and the functions and content display may vary depending on the device and application used.}