Ngong Ping, Ma On Shan

Ngong Ping (Chinese: 昂平) is an area in Ma On Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong.[1] Administratively, it is part of Sha Tin District.

For Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, see Ngong Ping.
Ngong Ping, Ma On Shan viewed from Pyramid Hill.
Paragliding at Ngong Ping. The hill in the background is Pyramid Hill.
View of Sai Kung Town and nearby islands from Ngong Ping.

History

Ngong Ping was historically the site of a village.[2]

Campsite
Ngong Ping Campsite
LocationHong Kong
Nearest cityMa On Shan, Sha Tin District
Governing bodyAgriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

Ngong Ping has a camp site with 20 spots for tents for overnight camping, offering barbeques pits, benches, tables and drains as well as dry pit toilets.[3] The campsite area is hilly surrounded by grass, rocks and low lying shrubs.

Hiking

There are also two trails with rugged and rocky terrain more suitable for experienced hikers.[4] The MacLehose Trail and Ma On Shan Country Trail join at Ngong Ping.

Transportation

Users of the campsite can reach the area by minibus from Sunshine City in Yiu On Estate or Sai Kung Town then walk from the bus terminus from Ma On Shan Village and Po Lo Che respectively.

See also

References
  1. "Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Hiking Scheme - A5 - Ma On Shan - Ngong Ping - Tai Shui Hang". www.lcsd.gov.hk. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  2. "Ma On Shan Country Park". Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
  3. "Ngong Ping Campsite". www.afcd.gov.hk. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  4. "Ngong Ping Campsite". www.afcd.gov.hk. Retrieved 2020-06-05.


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