Big 5 Distance Post Coaster - 【Hong Kong Trail】
HONG KONG TRAIL,has its distance post begins with its initial "H"。Commencing from Victoria Peak to Big Wave Bay, this 50-km trail was constructed followed by MacLehose Trail and Lantau Trail in 1985. Hiking along the trail, you are able to visit all reservoirs in the Hong Kong Island, one of which is the first reservoir established in Hong Kong -- Pokfulam Reservoir! There were also quite a number of centuries-old monuments were also located along the trail making it a good way to better understand the Hong Kong History. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Trail offers no camping site, and perhaps it span several days for us to complete the trail.
The eight sections of Hong Kong Trail are:
Section 1: Victoria Peak - Bonham Road (7 km)
Section 2: Bonham Road - Po Lam Road (4.5 km)
Section 3: Po Lam Road - Wan Chai Gap (6.5 km)
Section 4: Wan Chai Gap - Wong Nai Chung Gap Road (7.5 km)
Section 5: Wong Nai Chung Gap Road - Tai Fung Au (4 km)
Section 6: Tai Fung Au - Tai Tam Road (4.5 km)
Section 7: Tai Tam Road - Shek O Road (7.5 km)
Section 8: Shek O Road - Big Wave Bay (8.5 km)
Participants of Oxfam Trail-Walker races through the MacLehose Trail, Vikki's Long March undertake the Wilson Trail, whilst those in Green Power Hiking which promotes "Leave No Trace" run through along Hong Kong Trail.
Although distance posts can be found along hiking trails around the world, the unique patterns on Hong Kong's distance markers make them one-of-a-kind. As important symbols of Hong Kong's indigenous outdoor culture, we hope to incorporate the design of these markers into lifestyle products to promote Hong Kong's unique outdoor culture among Hongkongers and people around the world! The patterns on distance markers were redesigned by our illustrator
We aim to tie in local outdoor culture with our day-to-day lifestyle, to promote our local unique nature embracing culture to friends around the world!
The design of distance posts are distinct among countries, thus is the most symbolic items that every hikers here can easily recognised.
The major Hong Kong trails are marked at 500-metre intervals for the purposes to identify hikers' position along the Country Trail. Hikers can easily communicate their estimated position in case of emergencies by spotting the nearest posts.
C: Country Trail
M:MacLehose Trail
W:Wilson Trail
L :Lantau Trail
H :Hong Kong Trail
【Big 5 Distance Posts】
Wilson Trail| MacLehose Trail| Lantau Trail| Country Trail| Hong Kong Trail (All 5 posts)
Price:$108 @ 1,$210@2,$310@3, $400 @4,$488@ 5