Lo Fu Tao Country Trail
Written and illustrated by Alysha, Lucy and Rucha
History of Mui Wo (Final Destination)
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Map/Route |
The Hike
This scenic walk takes you from the enlightened Discovery Bay to Mui Wo. The walk starts from a slightly isolated set of steps just opposite Wei Lung Primary School. After 30 minutes of travelling, you will make it to the lookout point. Up here you can have a rest, have something to eat or admire the beautiful Discovery Bay which now lies beneath you. This consists of two bays, Tai Pak and Yi Pak. This place was built from scratch around 35 years ago! You may also view the islands of Peng Chau and Hei Ling Chau in the front, Lamma and Cheung Chau further back. You will then continue along a distinct path and then down some steps leading to a concrete road. Proceed along this road for about 100 metres, or until you see a trail on your right. You will see that this particular trail leads to the summit of Tigers Head. This gives you an amazing panorama. Showing you a magnificent 360 view, you may see the Discovery Bay Golf Course south and to the north, you can see the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau Bridge.
Things to Do and See
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Typography of Hike |
Activities and Challenges
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Trail Flora
A couple of plant species that can be seen on the country trail and can be seen underneath.
Rose myrtle
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Eranthemum
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The Hong Kong Orchid Tree
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Alangium chinense
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Trail Bird Life
A huge range of birds are found on this trail.
Black-crowned Night Heron
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Grey heron
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The Jungle Crow
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Eurasian Tree Sparrow
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Island Animals
Hong Kong Newt
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Lantau Water Buffalo
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How to Get There
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Risk Assesment
Hazards |
Risks |
Control Measure |
Emergency Action Plan |
No Railings |
Slipping on the edge and cutting yourself from the branches or worse breaking bones on the hard landing ground. |
For preventing this action to happen you should make sure to stay away from the edge at all times. |
Depending on severeness contact a parent or emergency services. If cut place plaster over wound. |
Steep Narrow Paths |
You could cut or twist yourself when others try and overtake vice versa. |
Walk in single file to prevent pushing each other over or falling down. |
Bring first aid kit containing medical equipment to clean cut. Tell a guardian where you are incase of emergency - contact them. |
Rocky Surfaces |
You could trip over, or fall down-twist your ankle or even break bones |
To prevent this action from happening make to look where you are going at all times. |
Carry first aid kit around at all times to clean up cuts. However if more serious contact emergency services or call a trustworthy parent. |