Wednesday, October 17, 2012

PO TOI ISLANDS

PO TOI ISLANDS Are a small group of island with a population of 200, south-east of Hong Kong Island, off Stanley, in Hong Kong.The main island of group is Po Toi Island. Administratively, they are part of the Island District. The Island are notable for interesting rock formations and open-air seafood restaurants. Po Toi Island has a "Haunted House", and some "Rock Carvings" supposed to be the epitaph of an emperor who died on or near Po Toi. Waglan Island has one of the five surviving pre-war lighthouse in Hong Kong.

TRANSPO:
There are plenty of Buses and Taxis that can easily access the ferry terminal to Po Toi Island. The best one on the weekend is the one at Stanley called "Blake's Pier Stanley" and the other one is at Aberdeen Ferry Terminal. The ferry boat cost HK$40 for Adults, HK$20 for Child and FREE of charge for the 3 years of ageand under (Round Trip Ticket Price). The first ferry to arrive in the morning at Blake's Pier is 10am. On your return, please ask the Ferry Conductor on their return time. Roughly, the timing of their returns are 3pm, 4:30pm & 6pm.

TRAIL INFO:
This is a very well maintained island and you will really enjoy this because most of the trail is concrete or with natural rocks. This island is not difficult to venture if your just going to see the seven (7) major spots of the island but if you try to add a little spice in to your island trip... you can also hike at the specially made Hiking Area. Make sure you have enough time because the last ferry to leave the island is around 6pm. 

LET'S GO!

BLAKE'S PIER, STANLEY
This is the best place where you can take a ferry ride to Po Toi Island.

(The earliest is 10am)
PO TOI ISLAND
Almost there!

The Ferry Docking Station at Po Toi Island

The very famous Seafood Restaurant near the beach. You can't afford to take a 
dip in this section because the beach next to the Ferry Docking Station.
There are some areas on the island where you can swim though.

The Trail Sign
The one pointing on the left-side will lead you to the two highlights of this

 island and the one pointing on the right-side will guide you to the Po Toi Island Hiking Trail.

TIN HAU TEMPLE
This is one of the two highlight on the left-side of the trail sign.

THE SNAIL ROCK
....and this is the second one!

PO TOI ISLAND HIKING TRAIL
If you have enough time and if you think you have the speed to do this 

trail and the rest of the Island Highlights....why not!

TRAIL SIGN
There will be plenty of this signs around the hiking area and I'm sure you won't get lost here.

This are some of the greatest rock formations that you may encounter if you 
venture the hiking ground. Some of the cliff side are protected by the metal railings
but some are not, so please be very careful here!

Looks like a Haunted House setting for a Horror movie. 

This is the best part of the island to swim but it's not sandy, the bottom of the
beach is too rocky...a put off...but if your wearing a swim shoe...it's fine! 

THE TURTLE ROCK & MONK ROCK 

126 LIGHTHOUSE TOWER
The last lighthouse tower on the island that gives guidance to lost voyagers. 

THE PALM ROCK
You need to use your child-like imagination around this island so that you can

 really enjoy your day out here. The rock carving is one of the main highlight 
because it is supposed to be the epitaph of an Emperor who died on or near the Island.





Friendly Reminder
Enjoy Your Country Park, Enjoy Hiking and Leave No Trace!



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