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Look out for Fairy’s Doors

Mysterious and magical “fairy’s doors” have popped up along Sir Cecil’s Ride Stream ! This is definitely some kind of treasures hunting for kids. Seeing them each holding a list of “fairy’s doors” that could be found, seeking up and down the bushes. I don’t know who started these game, but whoever putting these doors up, they are definitely putting smiles on faces too. Thank you! 






We took the easy way to start our Sir Cecil‘sRide Stream hike. Skipping the stairs from Fortress Hill MTR station, we took the bus and get off at Braemer Hill bus stop, right across Chinese International School.  


Saw the poster of fairy’s right at the beginning. And kids got super excited about the game. 


Sir Cecil’s trail is pretty easy, but it is not paved, so I wouldn’t recommend stroller. It’s all flat thought with sands, rocks and roots kids might tripped. When you’re at the rocky bridge with the big “Tai Tam Country Park Quarry Bay Extension”, take the stairs right next to the signboard, up to the shallow pool. But if you are up for a slightly challenging route, head up to the deep pool by taking the stairs next to the shelter. Watch out for the rocks, some of them might be a little shaky. Go all the way up, you’ll be at the deep pool in no time.  




After some time at the deep pool, we retrace our steps back to the signboard, continue walking towards Quarry Bay. Follow the trails, climb the stairs if you want to enjoy the view at viewpoint. Then, just follow the trails, with lots of stairs on the way down, passing Pui Kiu Middle School, take the stairs next to Tin Hau Temple Road Resting Area which leads you to Pak Fuk Road Playground, cross the road and go further down to King’s street, where we hop on the tram. 


👦🏻👧🏻: Mommy will I see fairy? I want to see a fairy.

👩🏻: well, but fairy will lose their magic if a human see them. do you still want to see them? 

👦🏻👧🏻: oh no... it’s ok. let’s just find their doors. 

👩🏻: sounds great. perhaps we could guess which fairy stays in each doors. 


Distance: 4.95km (if you retrace back to starting point after deep pool, it’s approximately 2~km)

Duration: 3 hours because of the treasure hunt

Difficulties: ⭐️

Scenic: ⭐️⭐️⭐️( for the waterfall at deep pool) 


If you’re taking kids to find some fairy’s .. you could download the checklist and activities here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b_iKy8Jw3qerDC9Zs7kcFwG8E46MApsM/view?fbclid=IwAR1COj7vd2RLR3bOiRqY2XnDyjMrKr9rQmstnpU93ws4wpEV96d3KsLfqbg

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