Name(English): Sheung Luk Stream
Name(Chinese): 雙鹿石澗
Category: Outdoor Activities
Address(English): Sai Kung
Address(Chinese): 西貢
Address Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/dYB84D3gxAbrM4WMA
Address longitude and latitude: 22.401866488648253, 114.36708430144185
Opening Hours:
MON 00:00 – 23:59
TUE 00:00 – 23:59
WED 00:00 – 23:59
THU 00:00 – 23:59
FRI 00:00 – 23:59
SAT 00:00 – 23:59
SUN 00:00 – 23:59
Recommended Time to Visit: For safety’s sake, leave at/before 4pm
Accessibility Note: Not easy to access for wheelchair users
Eager to dive into the water other than swimming pool? The pond of wild is at your service. Rarely albeit beautifully formed by the nature, it’s where you crave for, the Sheung Luk Stream!
Elite divers only
Located in the area of Sai Kung Peninsula, far from the commotion of city and lack of chlorine’s odour, it’s such a paradise for divers! Interestingly, its configuration as if a hemicycle where spectators can sit around, is well set up for your performance.
Nevertheless, it occasionally pops up the headlines that some people who crashed the stones or drowned died. Safety is not guaranteed as there’s no lifeguard and only one way to seek help in emergency – call the helicopter. Don’t dive from a high level unless you’re Tom Daley.
Best to go in summer under sunny weather, lest the perilous flood may occur during the rain. And you’re not recommended to go further upwards the stream, which requires advanced equipment and a professional guide. Sai Wan Pavilion is your starting point.
Direction to the starting point:
If you go in weekend, please get up earlier to avoid the throng by the minibus stop to Sai Kung. You’ll first take the Kwun Tong Line to Choi Hung Station and head to exit C2. From there, you may take the minibus 1A that costs 9.7HKD and half an hour to Sai Kung. Bus no. 92 is also an option but the schedule isn’t busy.
After dropping off in the terminus, irrespective of bus or minibus, you may head to Chan Man Street and find another minibus stop, no. NR29 which is located beside McDonalds. Beware of the schedule, it takes an hour to wait should you miss it. Otherwise, taxi is the only choice left that costs 70 HKD approx. Both will directly send you to Sai Wan Pavilion. The minibus schedule is as follows:
Minibus NR 29 (From Sai Kung to Sai Wan Pavilion)
| Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday and public holidays |
| 08:30、09:15、11:30、15:30 | 08:30、09:15、10:00、11:00、11:30、15:30、16:15、16:45 |
Direction to the stream:
The 4.5 km road takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to walk. From Sai Wan Pavilion, you may fist head to Sai Wan, traversing Sai Wan Village and Beach, then a big river ahead. Don’t go further uphill and turn left, go along with the stream until you see the bridge. Pass it and follow the sign. Just a few slopes away the pool. The crude and primitive pool is now on sight, beware of your own safety.
Two ways to leave. The cafe occasionally sells the boat ticket, which is quite expensive, like 60 HKD, but the most direct way back to Sai Kung Town. On the other hand, walk further to the Pak Tam Au bus station through Maclehose Trail Stage 2, but it takes about 2 hours. Minibus NR29 is not recommended due to the unstable and sparse returning schedule.
What else to visit?
Sai Wan beach is one of the most welcomed beaches in Hong Kong, always described as beautiful as Maldives due to its crystal-clear water. If you perceive the beach too congested, you may walk further to Ham Tin Beach, also a good location of camping.
Recommendations:
Bring at least 2.5L water as there are no stores from the first 30-minute walking. Don’t forget to have a good time management, as you’ll spend a couple of hours to leave if not taking boat. Leave by 4pm lest it’s getting dark when you return.
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