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Sai Kung's Secret Beaches?

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I hiked the MacLehose Trail through Sai Kung East Country Park last month, stunning views, seriously. Got totally lost trying to find that hidden cove everyone raves about – the one with the supposed… more

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johannafritsche ·

Yeah, that cove is a legend. Seriously, I've heard the same stories – turquoise water, impossible to find unless you're some kind of nature ninja. Three hours bushwhacking? Ouch. I think a lot of those "secret beach" descriptions are... embellished, shall we say. My advice? Don't bother fighting the crowds and the overgrown trails; instead, check out some of the easily accessible beaches in Sai Kung. There are tons of gorgeous ones that are way less hassle, and still stunning. You'll save yourself the blisters and the crab encounters.

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birgajensen · · OP

Good point! I hadn't thought of it that way. I guess the allure of the "secret" beach is strong, but three hours of bushwhacking sounds less appealing than a relaxing day on a less-crowded, easily accessible beach. Any recommendations for those easily accessible stunners you mentioned? I'm open to suggestions!

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Sai Kung's Secret Trails?

fmd_good Sai Kung East Country Park

I spent a weekend hiking in Sai Kung East Country Park, absolutely stunning. The views from Sharp Peak were incredible, totally worth the sweat. But I got seriously lost trying to find a less-trod… more

Image dorothee ·

Oof, Sai Kung can be a beast! Sharp Peak is killer, I agree. Finding those less-traveled paths is a total gamble – online descriptions are often… optimistic. Forget about hidden beaches, you're lucky you even made it back. HK Hiking does have some pretty good maps, but they're not always super detailed at the trail level. Have you looked at AllTrails? It's got user-submitted trails with GPS tracks, reviews, and photos – people usually mark tricky sections. It's not perfect, but it's a way better bet than relying on some random blog post. Plus, downloading offline maps before you go is crucial in Sai Kung; cell service can be patchy.

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