Pat Sin Leng
A ridge of eight linked peaks named for the Eight Immortals, above Plover Cove.
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Pat Sin Leng is a ridge in the north-east whose eight summits, each named after one of the Eight Immortals of Chinese tradition, run in a line above the Plover Cove reservoir, and the traverse across them is one of the classic long walks in Hong Kong: a switchback of climbs and descents with the reservoir and Tolo Harbour on one side and the border hills on the other, ending with a steep drop to Bride's Pool or Hok Tau. The highest point, Wong Leng, reaches 639 metres. The ridge is exposed with almost no shade and the ups and downs add up to far more ascent than the summit heights suggest, which is what catches people out.
What you actually see
- Eight named summits in a row - the ridge of the Eight Immortals.
- Plover Cove reservoir below - the water on the southern side.
- Wong Leng at 639 metres - the high point of the traverse.
- Open ridge walking - one of the longest exposed ridges in the territory.
When to go
October to April. A day for the full traverse, five to six hours. Start early, carry plenty of water and check the weather; the ridge is fully exposed.
Honest expectations
There is no shade, no water and no escape route for most of the ridge, and heat exhaustion is a regular problem here. Cumulative ascent is much greater than the peak heights suggest. Steep descents are hard on knees. Fires have burned parts of the slope repeatedly.
Nearby
Bride's Pool is east; Plover Cove reservoir lies south.
What to pack for Pat Sin Leng
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
