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 AFCD Shek O (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Well loved by local residents and visitors, Shek O Country Park is a choice destination for morning walk and other outdoor activities.
Shek O Country Park is Hong Kong Island's celebrated natural haven.
The ascent to Shek O Peak is quite strenuous, as the ridgetop path cuts through some treacherous terrain.
www.afcd.gov.hk.cob-web.org:8888 /english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou_so/cou_vis_cou_so.html   (917 words)

  
 Shek O - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shek O (Traditional Chinese: 石澳) is a beachside town of several villages in the Southern District of Hong Kong, that includes Shek O Country Park, Shek O and Cape D'Aguilar.
Shek O Beach is on the south-eastern part of Hong Kong Island.
Due to the isolated location of Shek O, the environment near the beach remains rustic and quiet which is one of the area's main attractions.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shek_O   (321 words)

  
 Interesting Places - Southside Hong Kong (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Shek O beach and Big Waves Bay, a beautiful beach, but with absolutely no public transport there.
The Shek O beach can be reach by public bus and Big Wave Bay Beach is a 30 minute walk from Shek O. The marketplace at Shek O Village caters almost entirely to bathers.
Pass the village, there is a good 18 hole golf course called Shek O Country Club where you must be a member to use the facilities.
www.regit.com.cob-web.org:8888 /regitour/hongkong/intplace/theisland/soutside.htm   (427 words)

  
 SHEK O, Shek O Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
SHEK O, Shek O Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
In the far east of the island, Shek O is Hong Kong's most remote settlement and, incredibly, it still gives the feeling of being "undiscovered", if such a thing is possible in Hong Kong.
Reaching Shek O in the first place is one of the best things about it.
www.infohub.com /Destinations/Asia/China/Shek-O/54595.htm   (231 words)

  
 3 Hours in ... Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The bus clings to a narrow strip of macadam, twisting along hillsides overlooking Tai Tam, Shek O Quarry and Shek O itself.
At the terminus, walk along Shek O Headland Road -- where doors are left open, providing a glimpse of village life -- until you see the ocean.
Shek O is practically another world: an untamed landscape of lush greenery, jagged precipices and crashing surf."
web.mit.edu /chinatrip/sp00/three_hours_in_HK_4.htm   (269 words)

  
 Hong Kong Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
For Shek O, take the MTR to Shau Kei Wan and then take a no. 9 bus from the bus station outside the MTR exit.
There is free car park in Shek O, but you have to get there early.
When you return you can catch the bus either to Shek O or back to Shau Kei Wan (both directions use the same bus stop).
ec.hku.hk /hiking/Hong_Kong/starting_points.htm   (1507 words)

  
 Shek O, Big Wave Bay, Kuen Lan Tau, Kai Shek (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The area of Shek O is not big, the local-style dwelling horses, however, vary from one to another in striking elegant and graceful manner, each of which witnesses the great changes of each era.
There is an isle Dai Tou Isle at the end of the Skek O which is linked with a suspension bridge.
If you are not afraid of howling wind and stormy rain, it will be best to choose a windy day to watch the white wave after wave rolling up with the wind, one higher than the other.
www.orientaltravel.com.hk.cob-web.org:8888 /province/city/area/Shek_O.htm   (192 words)

  
 Shek O
Shek O is located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island.
Shek O and Tai Long Wan are on sight below.
The west slope in the other side of the mountain ridge can also used for flying if the wind is from the west.
www.rcsail.com /ShekO.htm   (293 words)

  
 Shek O, China Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
Shek O, China Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
Shek O in - is a fairly exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf The best wind direction is from the west northwest.
At the moment, we display the current current weather observations / forecast for Shek O, tide data, sea temperature and a growing list of Surfcams.
www.surf-forecast.com /breaks/ShekO_1.shtml   (214 words)

  
 Photos - Shek O (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
A spectacular view of Shek O and the golf course
On Shek O peak, Tai Long Wan is on the left below
A group of pilots oin the Shek O peak
www.rcsail.com.cob-web.org:8888 /ShekO_photos.htm   (63 words)

  
 Shek O , Lanzarote, Madeira, Malta and Gozo Photographs, Photography pictures by Island stock photographer Doug ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Shek O, Lanzarote, Madeira, Malta and Gozo Photographs, Photography pictures by Island stock photographer Doug Houghton (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)
151264 - Chinese teenagers Barbecue at BBQ pits on Island Bay beach SHEK O HONG KONG
151262 - Bathers on beach Island Bay SHEK O HONG KONG
www.islandspics.com.cob-web.org:8888 /webpage/page/page043.html   (241 words)

  
 Grilled Chicken Wings With Hong Kong Spices / Shek O Wings
The seaside community of Shek O lies on the far side of Hong Kong Island, perhaps a half hour drive from the forest of skyscrapers.
Grilling normally plays a minor role in Chinese cuisine, but the Sunday crowds transform Shek O beaches into barbecue central.
Grilled Chicken Wings With Hong Kong Spices / Shek O Wings is from the Cook'n & Grill'n collection.
www.dvo.com /recipe_pages/grilln/Grilled_Chicken_Wings_With_Hong_Kong_Spices_-_Shek_O_Wings.html   (620 words)

  
 Golf Course Comments / Worldgolf - The International Golf and Travel Guide
Shek O Country Club is located at the South East part of Hong Kong Island.
This golf club is very microscopic and the rating of its grass is rated low.
Although the Shek O Golf Course is short and can shoot a low score, it provides a good day and round of golf!!
www.worldgolf.com /courses/comments10/shek.html   (295 words)

  
 Sunset at Shek O Beach Photo Gallery by Bernard Tse at pbase.com
The Shek O peninsula is on the extreme southeastern side of the Hong Kong Island.
It is separated from the urban district of Hong Kong by a hilly terrain, thus able to retain most of its natural features and avoid destruction by real estate development.
I used to live in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, when I was a kid and my family used to frequent Shek O during the weekends.
www.pbase.com /besati/sheko   (132 words)

  
 Digital Snapshots - Experiments with Digital Photography
Shek O headland juts out into the sea on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island.
A ravine on Shek O headland looks towards one of the many islands in the South China Sea.
One of the many colourful butterflies to be seen in Hong Kong.
www.catnip.co.uk /digi/digi2.html   (146 words)

  
 Gareth's Web Site
Walking along "The Dragon's Back" to Shek O
Shek O is at the far south east of Hong Kong Island, and just to the north is "The Dragon's Back", over which you can make a good approach walk.
Once we'd finished the walk, we tried to be clever and follow a path to the beach, however, about halfway along the path it just dissappeared into scrub that we couldn't get through.
homepage.mac.com /gcrapper/200301springfestival   (235 words)

  
 CathayTalk - in search of fresh(er) air
As a general rule, the air quality is better to the East (Saigon, HK East) and SE (Shek O to Deep Water Bay).
I would say northwest of Shek O. Lots of useful info on the Country Parks and trails on the government websites.
I would say northwest of Shek O. Northwest is a more accurate description in terms of the location as far as where it is from Shek O. The Reservoir is directly north of Stanley.
www.cathaytalk.com /showthread.php?t=43   (1494 words)

  
 Roz's Hiking Pages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
After swimming in a choice of pools you finish along the waterfront back to Tai O. The hike is not too taxing but the descent by the waterfall is a steep scramble.
Shek Pik to Tai O, Stages 7and8 of the Lantau Trail
We'll have lunch in Shek O. Please RSVP to Jenny because if everyone is out of town, Jenny may cancel the hike.
www.hkcrystal.com /hiking/PastWalks.htm   (12836 words)

  
 sixrounds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
if there is no Red Mini Bus, catch no. 9 Bus to Shek O. you will see the round about that has the sign for Big Wave Bay on it.
if there is no Red Mini Bus, catch no. 9 Bus to Shek O. Catch Taxi from Shau Kei Wan to Shek O is about HKD$70 to 80.
Catch bus no. 7P (Pui O to Mui Wo, on Sat afternoon, Sundays and PH) or taxi to Pui O Beach
groups.msn.com /sixrounds/hksurfingspots.msnw   (687 words)

  
 Upcoming Hiking Events/Activities
Tung Chung to Tai O B/T Need to climb rocks.
R23: Lantau South CP  Shek Pik CT > Kau Nga Leng > Ong Ping > Mt. Lotus > Shum Shek Village > Tung Chung 4/6* ~7-8 hrs, ~17 km
R50: Luk Chau + Shek Lung Tsai, Ma On Shan CP %%   Legends
www.geocities.com /hlwy.geo/PunctualHikersCUE.html   (4318 words)

  
 Shek O country park , Lanzarote, Madeira, Malta and Gozo Photographs, Photography pictures by Island stock photographer ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Shek O country park, Lanzarote, Madeira, Malta and Gozo Photographs, Photography pictures by Island stock photographer Doug Houghton (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)
151259 - Shek O country park view from Dragons back footpath SHEK O HONG KONG
151258 - Shek O country park view from Dragons back footpath SHEK O HONG KONG
www.islandspics.com.cob-web.org:8888 /webpage/page/page044.html   (213 words)

  
 Florists Shek O Flowers Shek O - Petals Flowers Hong Kong (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Petals can delivery flowers within 24 hours although we highly recommend that you allow a full 48 hours for the delivery to be made.
Same day delivery is available to Shek O on all orders placed before 2.30pm Monday to Friday and before 10.30am on Saturdays.
This means that if you have the special order that has to get to Shek O quickly we are able to do it.
www.petalsflowers-hongkong.com.cob-web.org:8888 /se/en/shek-o-florists   (660 words)

  
 HKMBA - Shek O Open Water Race May 20th   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
HKMBA posts notices of these events as a service to healthy sports in Hong Kong, but does not endorse, certify, or otherwise assume responsibility for the conduct or results thereof.
This is the 2nd annual open-water event in Sheko, with a 2.2km open-water swim along an incredible coastline from Big Wave Bay to Rocky Bay (Back Beach) in Shek O. The event will be followed by a Surf Ski Race, a relay with swimming and surfskis, and then a beach sprint competition.
No warranty is, has, or will be given in any way whatsoever to anyone.
www.hkmba.org /en/article.php3?story_id=331   (194 words)

  
 Shek O Village Travel Guide - More Travel Tips - VirtualTourist.com
Shek O Village Travel Guide - More Travel Tips - VirtualTourist.com
All you'll need to plan a Shek O Village vacation.
Find real tips and photos, posted by real travelers and Shek O Village locals, in 13 essential travel categories including Packing Lists, Tourist Traps, Local Customs and more.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Hong_Kong/Shek_O_Village-1083082/TravelGuide-Shek_O_Village-more.html   (144 words)

  
 Shek O sea food restaurant on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Shek O sea food restaurant on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Taken in Shek O Village, Hong Kong Island (See more photos here)
Taken in Shek O Village, Hong Kong Island (map)
flickr.com /photos/59833557@N00/110842982   (96 words)

  
 Shek O Village Travel Guide - Vacations - VirtualTourist.com
Shek O Village Travel Guide - Vacations - VirtualTourist.com
Home » Travel Guides » Asia » Hong Kong » Shek O Village
Plan a Shek O Village vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Shek O Village locals.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Hong_Kong/Shek_O_Village-1083082/TravelGuide-Shek_O_Village.html   (365 words)

  
 Roz's Hiking Pages
Alternatively, take a taxi from Chai Wan MTR to the Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institute on Shek O road (about HK$20) and miss out the first hill.
You can catch a bus back to central or take minibus to Shek O for a meal at the Thai (or one of the many other restaurants there) and get a bus or minibus back to Central from there
Steep hill up through cemetery (which you can miss out if you get a taxi to the prison instead), and then nice gently undulating walk looking down over Shek O. At weekends you can often see people paragliding and flying model aeroplanes and kites off the steep hills.
www.hkcrystal.com /hiking/hongkong8.htm   (228 words)

  
 Find in a Library: Jazz complex in Shek O
Find in a Library: Jazz complex in Shek O
Music-halls -- Shek O -- Designs and plans.
WorldCat is provided by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. on behalf of its member libraries.
worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/ow/5ab158429e7e0a4fa19afeb4da09e526.html   (72 words)

  
 Shek O Barbeque   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
However we decided to go through doing the barbeque, meeting at 5:00 at Shau Kei Wan station.
Jacky, Rieko, James, Chihiro, Hiroki, and I bought supplies first at Wellcome before taking Bus 9 to Shek O. The weather was good for one thing - there were not many people at Shek O so we didn't have to wait at all.
Yukako came late and Julia came even later.
www.ocf.berkeley.edu /~yoshizo/hk/may/bbq/bbq.html   (113 words)

  
 Shek O Vacation Rentals | Hotels
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