Sheung Luk Stream

Sheung Luk Stream runs into the sea at Sai Wan in the Sai Kung East Country Park and offers the combination of waterfalls and clear rock pools.

ROUTE

From Sai Wan Pavilion, head down the clearly marked concrete path. It winds gently downhill, with views over High Island Reservoir.
A dip and short climb leads to the crossroads at Chui Tung Au, where the path connects with MacLehose Trail. Go straight ahead and make the steep descent to Sai Wan Tsuen, where you can get a drink and a simple meal.
Straight ahead lies Sai Wan Beach, a popular campsite at weekends. Take the sandy path beside the helipad to a junction with a concrete bridge over Sheung Luk Stream on the right. Before the bridge, leave the track and head through the bushes, over rocks and emerge into a clearing above the stream. Descend to the narrow path to reach the rest of the streams famous emerald rock pools.
The easiest path around the first pool is to keep to the left and climb higher up the bank onto flatter rocks for better footing. Depending on the water level, some sections of the stream may be inaccessible. Typically there are pathways marked with ribbon on each bank. Make your way 600 metres upstream to the 25-metre cliff face known as Thousand Silk Falls. Climb the dry rock on the right hand side – proceed with caution. 
Continue around the pool behind the dam and head up the steep bank to the right. Soon the path crosses the well-maintained Luk Wu Trail. Head left, across the stream and past a red notice and walk up a set of steps. From the top, enjoy clear views of Sharp Peak, Tai Mun Shan, Tung Wan Shan and Tai Long Wan, which now seem far off in the distance. The trail finishes with a flight of steps back down onto Sai Wan pavilion. 

USEFUL INFO

Distance: 5.82 km
Duration: 3 hours
How to get there: Catch the 29R bus from Chan Man Street, near Wilsons car park to Sai Wan Pavilion. Alternatively, take a 25-minute taxi ride to Sai Wan Pavilion from Sai Kung