Exploring Other Beautiful Spots Of D' Aguilar Peninsula

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April 25, 2022

You probably have read my previous blog about Discovering The Hidden Paradise Of Cape D' Aguilar and have seen the breathtaking rocky shore, tumultuous waves, stunning rock formations, and caves. There are still more hidden paradises on this peninsula that are worth sharing. The only marine reserve of Hong Kong doesn't only has stunning rocky shores and caves, but as well as beautiful cliffs and an iconic lighthouse.

Let's continue discovering the hidden paradise of this Peninsula.

This 20 hectares of Cape D' Aguilar Marine Reserve was put under protection to conserve the subtidal territories, especially the rocky shores.

One shouldn't leave the marine reserve without climbing on top of rocky hills to see the wider angle of the beautiful peninsula and the South China Sea. Just mind your steps! Several fishing boats and ferries are crossing the vast ocean at interval hours.

Just a pretty reminder before climbing up the cliffs:

Make sure to wear non-slip shoes appropriate for hiking and climbing. The hills are purely rocks with sharp edges, so mind your steps when climbing. There are high cliffs perfect for photoshoots, but only for risk-takers. Stay away from cliffs if you are afraid of heights. And lastly, don't ever let your kids climb by themselves. Do look after them and running on top of hills is definitely not advisable. Just one wrong step and you'll be in danger.

If you want to take photos by the cliff but are afraid of heights, there are low cliffs appropriate for you where you could just sit down for a while and listen to the splashing sounds of gushing water lashing onto rocks.

On top of one of the rocky hills is a scenic view of two islets sitting adjacent to each other on the water. Rocks are mostly granites and the rustic view of rocky hills and other rock formations is truly stunning. And from the distance, you could see other beautiful islands in the southern part of Hong Kong Island.

The bottom of rocky hills seems to have been cut by lushing waves that form like caves. The landforms are either naturally carved by natural elements or have been shaped by humans. Whatever it is, they are perfect spots for instagrammable photos.

In some parts by the cliff facing the sea, you would feel like you are in Hawaii. The blue ocean seems to meet the blue sky on the horizon along with dancing waves on the shore. The nostalgic and calming scenic view would make you reflect on yourself and appreciate the beauty of nature more. Oftentimes, we need this tranquil moment away from the bustling city and connect with nature.

From rocky hills along the bay, let's go to the upper hills in the middle part of the marine reserve.

For some reason, they closed the end of this stairway going to the next beautiful spot. So visitors must detour to the opposite side of the hill. Go back to the paved road, walk on the inclining slope, and turn to the right.

There stood a beautiful Cape D' Aguilar Lighthouse or what they called Hok Tsui Beacon. This 9.7 meters height stone tower was constructed in 1875 and is one of the remaining oldest lighthouses in Hong Kong. You can find other information about the lighthouse on the information plaque posted at the end of the stairway.

The lighthouse has balcony rails and a gallery. Its iron door is crowned with geometric decorations and has a rustic stone blocks doorway, the same as with the tower base. For protection purposes, it is always close and not open to the public.


Just a few distances from the lighthouse on the upper part of the hill, another paradise has been discovered and answered our curiosity about why the name of this peninsula has the word "Cape."Its dramatic view is truly breathtaking!

There it is, the elongated landform extended into the water at the highest part of the marine reserve that forms like a cape.

Reminder: People with acrophobia shouldn't go to this part as its height would definitely turn their legs into jelly and they might be nauseated once they look down the sea level. The cape is probably hundreds of feet above sea level.

But Jane the explorer doesn't want to waste the chance to capture the amazing view of the cape by the cliff. And if you are afraid of heights, do not befriend me, as I'll convince you to face your fear, lol. Take this travel buddy of mine for instance. She likes traveling and hiking but is afraid of heights. I just told her to tag along with me and face her fear. Besides, I won't have a photographer, lol.

To visit the top of the cape, walk a little from this viewing point in the photo above, and turn to the right path going to the REACH, a submarine cable station. Walk on either left or right side of the fence of the station. Be careful if you choose to walk on the right side, as it is too close to the cliff and only has a narrow footpath.

On the top of the cape is the submarine cable station. The concrete platform serves as a viewing point for the stunning view of the marine reserve, other parts of the peninsula, and distant islands along the bay.

A little further is a remain of an unfinished building that seems to be ruined by time and natural elements. It looks easy to climb in the photo, but no, it wasn't. Unless you have long legs.

It's pretty dangerous to climb onto this ruined building, so don't ever try if you are not a risk-taker. That feeling when you sit about a few hundred feet above sea level is kind of terrific, especially when looking down the sea. It's also a perfect spot for waiting for the sun to beautifully go down below the horizon at dawn.

The scenery from atop is extraordinary overlooking the whole peninsula and distant islands. And from there, I saw another cape where the lighthouse stood beautifully. And probably, there are more capes in other parts of the Peninsula.

And this was our last stop in the marine reserve. Before heading back to the bus stop, don't forget to rest for a while in a tranquil small village and feel like you are in Japan sitting under a cherry blossom tree.

Then stop over at a wee store and get some refreshment as a reward for the wonderful journey.

There are more beautiful spots that you can visit near the marine reserve like Shek O and Big Wave Bay beaches. Those are perfect last stops after the hot journey, yet amazing journey.

That's all guys. Thanks for stopping by and see you in my next travel blog.

Related Article:

Discovering The Hidden Paradise Of Cape D' Aguilar

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Ay perfect! Ganda ng rock formation kaso ang init

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2 years ago

naalala ko tuloy yung movie na moana yung si Defeti ay humiga ba after niya na restore ang island ahahaha

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2 years ago

Haha.. Ganda tlga dun.

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2 years ago

Kung pwede lang talagang mag-teleport from here to there thru phone screen, I'll do it kaagad, Ate. Nanginginig pa, hihi.

Grabidaddd! Napaka-ganda ay. Kapag talaga yumaman ako, uunahin ko jan sa HK kaysa sa SoKor. 😸

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2 years ago

Haha.ipon k lng bch.kaht 50k lng. Mkapunta ka dto

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2 years ago

Baka di na ako makauwi, Ate. Hahah or makaka-uwi man, tutunganga na lang ako. 😹

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2 years ago

All I can say is that ate jane is a risk taker 😂 and you weren´t afraid sitting above the sea level? I would have been shaking. I can´t even go near it not to talk of sitting on it. Lol

I am always afraid of height and so, there is no climbing the cliff for me 😁

I think I need to find a travel buddy just like you so I can also be traveling and view interesting places.

Those pictures are so captivating especially the rocky areas.

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2 years ago

Haha. Come with me on my next travel. 🤣

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2 years ago

Nakakalula nga yung cliff madam pero for sure refreshing sa feeling yun. Sinigaw mo baw mga frustrations mo in life? Hehe

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2 years ago

Nkakahiya.. May ibang tao dun 🤣

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2 years ago

Ay hehe. Bahala na oy. 😅

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2 years ago

I am pretty sure if I visit this peninsula, I won't dare approach any of the cliffs because I have a very terrible fear of heights 😂 just the picture of you looking down a cliff (the third picture) is already giving me nausea

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2 years ago

Haha.. Like my friend..but no choice to come with me to take photos 🤣

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2 years ago

kudos sa photographer mo sis.. gaganda ng kuha nya... also, such a beautiful place.. a day is not enough to really fully enjoy the place.. and i thought of this tourist spo sa mindanao na ung alon ng tubig hahampas sa mga rocks..

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2 years ago

Oo..magaling din yun kumuha photos .mas magnda camera ng phone nya haha

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2 years ago

You sat down at the edge of a cliff comfortably like it's a normal thing, aren't you scared of falling? 😆

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2 years ago

Of course, I am..but conquering my fear haha

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2 years ago

Wow! Summerific photos and destination madam.. and so sexy nmn this girl...

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2 years ago

Sarap maligo dun kaso bawal haha

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2 years ago

Ang ganda ng dagat, asul na asul.. By the way, bet ko un photo mo na nakaupo ka sa cliff, nakabare back eh, sexy😅

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2 years ago

Hehe..thanks.

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2 years ago

Ganda madam, mukhang wka sa muka mo ang takot eh

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2 years ago

Wow! I can just imagine that exhilarating feeling. That view, oh my God!!!! Beautiful. Even magical.

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2 years ago

I must say, your travel partner has got great photography skills too. Every photo she took of yours is just perfect.

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2 years ago

❤️❤️❤️ May bayad ba ate pag aakyat dyan?

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2 years ago

Wala..free lng 😁

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2 years ago

Oohh ang galing naman kaya dapat talaga sulitin tsaka pangalagaan rin like wala basura maiiwan gandaaaa ng mg pics

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2 years ago

Ah man.... those colors!! That's what a sea should look like! Funny thing: Our country has about 300-400Km of coastline. I've grown up spending my weekends at the coast mostly, on camping next to a dijk holding the sea back or close to a beach. Never in my life have I seen the sea colored like that, with the notable exception of the Mediterannee disaster of a vacation (so that's 3 days in which I was sober for almost 1 day).

When we see the sea we see this: (most famous spot on the coast) https://i.pinimg.com/originals/41/a7/51/41a751ec00bc1958db5724ff4979ea04.jpg

But for the most part our coast looks like this: https://imgur.com/a/qTRcIo5

And this is the view that I've spent most time at letting the sea's rythem and the weather's wind clear my head (or unclear my head with the beer i/we brought)

https://www.instantstreetview.com/@51.525535,4.076525,135.03h,-3.33p,1.24z,8_6P1nhlqs0mSCncF_F_nw

we call it, "de punt bij de zeester" which translates to "the point at the seastar" But the point I was going to try to make: Do you notice the difference in the color of the sea in those pictures? That ain't the kind of blue you got there!!

So enjoy yourself a little for me too. Enjoy a little extra... :P \

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2 years ago

Looks relaxing there too

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Oh yeah, it's relaxing, but different. We have less hot summer days and more kold windy southwestern storms. If you go to the beach or coast most of the time, that wind blowing, the spray, the roar of the waves.... That is truly relaxing, and feels like all the misery is blown off you... That's also, for me, when you get to see the real face and personality of the sea/ocean. That's when you realize that when you're facing the sea alone... you've already lost.

This is something that's a Duch thing by the way. That feeling of "Us against the Sea and the cold dark waters" is because our country, we're kind of famous for this, for our water management and our land reclamation from the sea (about 15 to 30% of the land in my country used to be the seafloor. Now it's the most productive farmland on the planet!). Our country literally wouldn't exist if we didn't build all the barriers and Delta-Works after the 1953 "Watersnood Ramp" (1953 flood disaster). Those Delta-Works were a national effort to secure our coasts, rivers and river delta's so we'd never experience flooding again.

It was started in 1954 and finally finished in the late 90's.

Wow.... i just realized I was rambling again....

Anyway, I prefer the stormy sea over the hot sandy beach ocean that looks nice and cool and safe and your friend.

Sorry for the rambling!!!! (Stil don't get your Hive remark though. Can't figure out what you meant there...)

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2 years ago

A lot of stories to share huh? This comment can be an article 🤣

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Who knows, maybe i cut myself off in the reply where I did because I went on to put it in an article??? Nah, not this time. :P

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2 years ago

Haha .why not

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2 years ago

Speechless! Totally speechless!! You just took my soul there, residing in those mountains and deep diving in the sea.

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2 years ago

The sea was really tempting.. But not allowed to swim

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2 years ago

What a beautiful place this is! It's a stranded place for travelling my dear jane. Surely you did lot of enjoy there. I love your travel blogging. Waiting for see more outstanding travel blog post dear. GOD bless you.

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2 years ago

Thanks

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2 years ago

Super ganda! Pati na rin yung blogger kahit malayo ang kuha.😍 parang di ko keri magpapicture malapit sa cliff, baka mahulog lang ako sa sobrang kaba😁

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2 years ago

Hehe thanks

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2 years ago

Grabidad ang ganda 😲🤩🤩 kaso mukhang scary. Di kaba natakot aguy ka. Lalo yung umupo ka sa pinakadulo ba. What if biglang matumba or what, mwalan ng balance. Pag ako mandin masa mataas na lugar ee ganyan, nag ooverthink hahaha. Anyways, sekshiii madamsss 😍

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2 years ago

Mangatog tuhod mo dun kung hndi carry.haha..nakakalula kpg tumingin sa baba lalo na dun sa may ruined building yun pinakamataas..kya sa dagat nlng ako nkatingin haha..

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2 years ago

Hahaha ang ganda talaga pero diko keri hahaha. Paka adventurous naman talaga nito haha

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2 years ago

Jusme ang sarap gumala sa gangan pero di ko kakayanin kapag ganyan kahana lalakarin HAHAHA dito palang sa baguio sinusukua. Ko na mga pataas sa cliffs na nadadaanan ko 🥲

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2 years ago

YAn gusto ko puntahan someday .baguio

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2 years ago

Grabe yung cliff miss Jane. Super ganda talaga. Talaga nag enjoy ka miss Jane. Sobrang ganda. Perfect for Instagram. 🥰 Tas yung seaview dagdag attractive miss Jane.

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2 years ago

Sobra ganda tlga dun

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2 years ago

Oo miss Jane. Super ganda talaga. ❤️

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2 years ago

I would love to take a shot from the cliff, but as a person who fears height. I don't think I can do it. Haha. Lalo na yung last 4 photo mo ate. It's a no!

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2 years ago

Okay lng namn..wag lmg tumingin sa.baba 🤣

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