High Island Geo Trail - Po Pin Chau Section
Geo Route

Trail Summary

Length
1.9 km
Duration
2 hours
Region
Sai Kung
Overall Difficulty (2-Star Moderate)

Length (Rating 1-Star)

Duration (Rating 2-Star)

Gradient (Rating 2-Star)

Surface (Rating 4-Star)

Shading Level
(3 green leaves represent high shading level)

Overall Rating (5 hearts is the highest)

(Rating 5-Heart)

Po Pin Chau was once connected to Fa Shan, which is at the east of Po Pin Chau. Over time, the relentless pounding of waves caused significant erosion, leading to the formation of a sea cave. As erosion continued, the cave expanded and eventually cut through Fa Shan to form a sea arch. The arch subsequently collapsed under gravity and became a sea stack, now separated from Fa Shan, known as Po Pin Chau.

When you visit the High Island Geo Trail – Po Pin Chau Section, you can view the eroded hexagonal volcanic rock columns and the pebble beach at Kim Chu Wan. From a high vantage point, you can enjoy views of the East Dam and High Island Reservoir. The iconic view of Po Pin Chau, complete with a panoramic sea backdrop, awaits you at the viewing platform at the end of the trail.

Please follow waymarks and stay on maintained path. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable journey!


Transportation Information

Start Point

Take Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) routes no. 94, 96R or 289R (96R and 289R only runs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) and alight at Sheung Yiu bus stop. Walk along Tai Mong Tsai Road until you reach the junction, then turn right onto Sai Kung Man Yee Road and continue towards the starting point. The distance from the bus stop to the starting point is about 9 km; or

Take Green minibus route 9A (only runs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) from Pak Tam Chung to the East Dam of High Island Reservoir.

End Point

Walk about 9 km along Sai Kung Man Yee Road and Tai Mong Tsai Road to Sheung Yiu bus stop. Take KMB routes no. 94, 96R or 289R (96R and 289R only runs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays); or

Take Green minibus route 9A (only runs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) from the East Dam of High Island Reservoir to Pak Tam Chung, followed by public transportation.

The transportation information provided in this website is for reference only. Please check the updated transportation information from the websites of Transport Department and relevant transport utilities before setting off.

HKeMobility web page
https://www.hkemobility.gov.hk/

Route Map

The map below shows the route and scenic spots along the hiking trail.
For details, please refer to the transportation information above and photos below.

LANDS DEPARTMENT MAP Google Map

Nearby Attraction #Biu Tsim Kok  #S-shaped Hexagonal Rock Columns  #Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform 
Related Trails #Pak Tam Chung to Biu Tsim Kok Hiking Trail  #High Island Geo Trail - Biu Tsim Kok Section  #High Island Geo Trail - East Dam Section 
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