Sustainable Viewing Facilities for Natural Landscape Conservation
Growing foot traffic along the trail to Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform had degraded vegetation and accelerated erosion, particularly at certain cliffside areas. To protect the pristine coastal landscape of the trail to Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform while enhancing hiking safety and visitor experience, a new viewing platform overlooking Po Pin Chau was built with associated facilities, i.e. the two viewpoints and trail entrance feature.
The terraced viewing platform and natural stone-paved ground—with grass infill—blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Strategically placed stumps and warning signages improve safety, while scenic viewpoints at East Dam and Kim Chu Wan highlight coastal vistas reduce disturbances to the environment.
To promote sustainability and integration with the surrounding environment, the design incorporates various measures. These include native plants to reduce erosion; along with low-impact materials (e.g. river sand and peat moss).
Key Features
Terraced viewing platform and scenic viewpoints at East Dam and Kim Chu Wan offer breathtaking views.
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Po Pin Chau, located within the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, is a striking sea stack renowned for its towering hexagonal volcanic columns. Originally connected to Fa Shan (visible from the East Dam), it was shaped by relentless wave erosion that first formed a sea cave, then an arch, before gravity caused its collapse into the isolated landmark we see today.
The Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform adapts the winning design from the Hexagonal Adventure – Design Competition. It seamlessly integrates with the landscape while preserving the existing trigonometrical station and cross-shaped cement structure - offering visitors unparalleled views of this geological wonder.
