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Producent: CICERONE |
Kod EAN: 9781786310514 |
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Although Hong Kong is often thought of as intrinsically urban, just a short distance from the big cities are lush mountains and attractive and varied countryside. This guide presents the highlights of this hiking-friendly territory, detailing 21 graded day walks and four short treks: Hong Kong Trail (presented in 3 day stages), Lantau Trail (5 days), MacLehose Trail (5 days) and Wilson Trail (5 days). The day walks - of 5 to 22.5km - cover Hong Kong, Kowloon, the New Territories and the islands and range from easy hikes suitable for families to challenging ascents of Hong Kong's highest peaks. The territory's compact nature and excellent public transport infrastructure make it easy to access the routes.
The guide has all you need to explore Hong Kong's excellent network of trails. Route description is accompanied by clear mapping and there are comprehensive notes - including Chinese place names - to help visitors navigate the public transport system. Alongside practicalities such as getting there, equipment and weather, information on local points of interest offers an insight into Hong Kong's rich geology, history and culture.
The Hong Kong archipelago is one of surprising diversity and contrast, where high-rise modern cities are set against a backdrop of verdant green mountains, and sandy beaches lie right alongside dense jungle. There are also plenty of opportunities for wildlife-spotting and chances to experience the fascinating 'East meets West' culture. This guide is the perfect companion to discovering the fantastic walking on offer in the 'Pearl of the Orient'.
CONTENTS
Map key
Overview map
Route summary tables
Preface
Introduction
About Hong Kong
Geology
Wildlife
Plants and flowers
History
Religion
Getting there
Getting around
Weather and when to go
Accommodation
Language
Money
Mobile phones and internet
Tips on walking in Hong Kong
What to take
Water
Waymarking
Maps and GPS
Health and safety
Emergencies
Using this guide
Long-distance trails
Trek 1 Hong Kong Trail
Trek 2 Lantau Trail
Trek 3 MacLehose Trail
Trek 4 Wilson Trail
Day walks
Walk 1 Big Knife Mountain
Walk 2 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Circuit
Walk 3 Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail
Walk 4 Ben Nevis
Walk 5 Tung Ping Chau
Walk 6 Hanging Lantern and the ghost villages
Walk 7 Wong Leng and Bride’s Pool
Walk 8 Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail
Walk 9 Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve
Walk 10 Lion Rock and the walk of many hills
Walk 11 Tai Tan and Cheung Sheung Country Trails
Walk 12 Ma On Shan Country Park
Walk 13 Ko Lau Wan to Sharp Peak
Walk 14 High Junk Peak
Walk 15 Chi Ma Wan Country Trail (extended version)
Walk 16 Cheung Chau
Walk 17 Violet Hill
Walk 18 Tung Lung Chau
Walk 19 Mount Stenhouse, Lamma Island
Walk 20 From pier to pier, Lamma Island
Walk 21 Po Toi Island
Appendix A Useful contacts
Appendix B Language and glossary
Autor: | Simon Whitmarsh, Andrew Mok |
Producent/Wydawnictwo: | Cicerone |
Rok wydania: | 2022 |
Kod kreskowy: | 9781786310514 |
Język: | angielski |
Ilość stron: | 264 |
Wymiary: | 17.20 x 11.60 x 1.45cm |
Okładka / oprawa: | miękka |
Numer wydania: | 1 |