Easy 2.3: Lai Chi Chong to Sham Chung via She Shek Au hike

A summer saunter through mostly shady paths, UNESCO Geopark, and sea views plus enjoying summer sea breeze on a return kaito ferry.

Toilet:
Ma Liu Shui Public Pier
Lai Chi Chong mobile toilet

Water/snacks:
Store at Sham Chung (depending on opening hours)

Route:
Ma Liu Shui Public Pier > Lai Chi Chong > Lai Chi Chong Village > Snake rock > She Shek Au > Sham Chung > Sham Chung pier > Ma Liu Shui Public Pier

We are skipping the Lai Chi Chong Geotour, and Kai Ma Tung to keep it beginner friendly, and to keep time to catch the return ferry.

BRING:
✔ Water (1L), snacks
✔ Octopus card / Cash
✔ Hiking shoes
✔ Sunscreen
✔ Insect repellent
✔ Windbreaker/jacket
✔ Hat
✔ Headlight (optional)

Please keep a eye on weather conditions. If weather is deemed unsuitable, the event will be re-scheduled. A decision will be made 2 hours prior to the start of hike.

PADS:
Pace: 2.0 (regular hiking pace with breaks, ~4km/h on flats)
Ascent: 2.0 (220m)
Distance: 2.0 (4.5km)
Surface: 2 (paved concrete paths, minimal gravel or rocks by the seaside)
Heat factor: 1.0
Easy 2.3

Map

Reference
English Laugh Travel Eat
Chinese Kaihin's Travel blog

Disclaimer

• By joining the hikes, all hikers are deemed to have agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in this disclaimer.
• All participants shall exonerate event leaders, organisers, and any other event participants from any liabilities and claims. These include but are not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising out of negligence or error of judgement by event organisers or hosts.
• Hikers joining hikes are at their own choosing and at their own risk.
• If hikers prefer, they can purchase their own insurance and in the unlikely case of accidents occurring, they may handle insurance claims directly with the insurance provider
• All hikes are self-guided and participants may join and/or leave anytime based on their own preference
• The host / organiser shall bear the right to make the final decision at any moment regarding any and all aspects of the event
• Be punctual! The host / organiser will only wait for latecomers for maximum 10 minutes after meet-up time!
• No shows will be recorded. Habitual no shows will be removed from the group. (3 strikes = out)
• This event is a community initiative of Lifehouse International Church and everyone is welcome.

FAQ

I'm waitlisted. When do I know if I can join the hike?
Please check the meetup event page or your email. You will be marked "Going" if there are people who change their RSVP, and enough spots show up.

I joined the hike. My friend wants to join. Can they come?
As we want to be fair to the waitlisted, this is unlikely. Please ask your friend to sign up.