HK Hiking Experience Week 2024

Which monastery is famous near Ngong Ping, known for its large Buddha statue?

• Po Lin Monastery
• Man Mo Monastery
• Tsz Shan Monastery
• Chi Lin Monastery

Answer explanation

Po Lin Monastery, established in 1906, is famous for the Big Buddha statue near Ngong Ping.

Which ancient religious practice area can be found near Ngong Ping?

• Wisdom Path
• Dragon's Back Path
• Tian Tan Path
• Temple Path

Answer explanation

Wisdom Path is a spiritual walking path near Ngong Ping, lined with wooden pillars inscribed with Buddhist scripture.

What notable structure was built in Ngong Ping in 1993?

• Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
• Ngong Ping Cable Car

• Wisdom Path
• Ngong Ping Village

Answer explanation

The Tian Tan Buddha statue, also known as the Big Buddha, was completed in 1993.

What type of wildlife might you encounter near Pineapple Dam in Shing Mun Reservoir?

• Macaque monkeys
• Wild boars
• Buffalos
• Deer

Answer explanation

Macaque monkeys are commonly seen around Pineapple Dam in the Shing Mun Reservoir area.

What is the Pineapple Dam known for?

• Reservoir-side trails and wildlife sightings
• Pineapple orchards
• An ancient fortress
• Largest reservoir in Hong Kong

Answer explanation

Pineapple Dam is popular for its reservoir trails and opportunities to see wildlife, especially macaques.

What historical feature is associated with the Shing Mun Reservoir?

• Wartime tunnels from WWII
• Old pineapple fields
• Ancient stone carvings
• An abandoned village

Answer explanation

Shing Mun Reservoir contains historic WWII tunnels that were part of Hong Kong's defense system.

What beach is located near Sai Wan Pavilion?

• Sai Wan Beach
• Shek O Beach
• Clear Water Bay Beach
• Repulse Bay Beach

Answer explanation

Sai Wan Beach is located near Sai Wan Pavilion, popular for its natural scenery.

Which plant species is common along the coastal areas of Sai Kung trails?

• Mangroves
• Bamboo
• Tea plants
• Pine trees

Answer explanation

Mangroves are commonly found along the coastal areas of Sai Kung, supporting local ecosystems.

What type of unique rock formations can be seen along the Sai Kung trails?

• Basalt columns
• Granite boulders
• Sandstone cliffs
• Limestone formations

Answer explanation

Hong Kong Geopark’s major geoattractions include well-outcropped rhyolitic volcanic hexagonal rock columns, of which the average diameter is 1.2 m and which are distributed over a land-and-sea area of 100 km² in Sai Kung.

What makes Tai O Village unique in Hong Kong?

• Traditional stilt houses
• Only coastal fishing village
• Home to ancient pagodas
• Only place with mangrove forests

Answer explanation

Tai O is unique for its traditional stilt houses along the waterfront.