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Wong Lung Hang 黃龍坑郊遊徑-藏龍石澗接口
Hong Kong

黃龍坑郊遊徑資訊往黃龍坑郊遊徑必須經過雙東坳,所謂「雙東」,是指大東山及二東山。該徑雖然路程較短,但起點卻從二東山690米的高地開始,順著大東山北面山坡急降到80米的谷地,全程崎嶇陡峭,加上林蔭蔽天,路面濕滑,走起來相當艱苦。黃龍坑匯聚了蓮花山西、二東山及大東山北面20多條支流,每逢大雨過後,濁黃的坑流像一條龍在深壑裏翻騰,直飛東涌灣,故而得名。黃龍坑郊遊徑末段景觀較佳,著名的「黃龍飛瀑」就在東面約500米處。向西北遙望,可見赤蠟角國際機場。黃龍坑道旁設赤蠟角新村,村民因赤蠟角改建為國際機場而遷至現址,一起遷徙的還有一座建於清朝道光3年(1822年)的天后宮,它獨特之處就是整座建築物──包括神像、門扉和聚寶爐等,都是以花崗石製造。  Wong Lung Hang Country TrailThe starting point of Wong Lung Hang Country Trail is at Sheung Tung Au. Sheung Tung refers to Sunset Peak and Yi Tung Shan. Though a relatively short hiking route, the starting point is set high up on the 690m uplands of Yi Tung Shan. The trail traces the north slope of Sunset Peak and makes a sharp descent to a valley. The complete circuit is treacherous, heavily shaded and matted with moss.Wong Lung Hang is a waterway gathering more than 20 tributaries from the uplands of Lin Fa Shan, Sunset Peak and Yi Tung Shan. After heavy rain, muddy water gushes down the ravine like a dragon into the Tung Chung Bay. Hence giving its Chinese name.Near the end section, the terrain tames a little to offer spectacular vistas. The famous Wong Lung Fall is just 500m to the east. Looking northwest, Chek Lap Kok International Airport is at sight.By Wong Lung Hang Road, the relocated Chek Lap Kok Village with its ancient Tin Hau Temple welcome you. The latter was built in Dao Guang Year 3 of the Qing Dynasty (1822). The entire complex is all made of granite.

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Taken: 20/07/2014
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Published: 11/05/2015
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Tags: wong lung hang; 黃龍坑郊遊徑; 藏龍石澗接口
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