Departing from Kam Sheung Road MTR Station, passes through Kat Hing Wai, learns about the history of the villages in Kam Tin, and then visits the Yi Tai Study Hall, which was once the highest institution of learning in Kam Tin, and then visits the major buildings of the Kam Tin Tang Clan, including Tang Kwong U Ancestral Hall, Tang Tsing Lok Ancestral Hall, Lik Wing Tong Study Hall, etc. After that, you will pass by the Kam Tin Tree House, then cross the Kam Tin River, go to Yuen Long Old Village to learn about the history and architecture of the old village, and then go to the vicinity of Wang Chau to visit the Yu Yuen, which was once the filming location for many Hong Kong films, and the I Shing Temple, a declared monument. Finally, we passed through the Tin Hau Temple in Fung Chi Tsuen and the Lung Wah Yuen, which used to be a nunnery, and the end at the old Ping Shan Police Station, which is now the Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery Cum Heritage Trail Visitors Centre.
Start time
Walking Tour: Starting at 08:30.
Running Tour: There are two starting times available, starting at 08:45 and 09:00 . During the enrollment, please indicate your preferred starting time.
Walking group A: 0830 am
Running group B: 0845 am
Running group C: 0900 am
Detail of the heritage run (Route 2 Walking)
Distance: 9km
Timing: ～2.5 hours
Target participants: Open to anyone who can walk continuously for 9km
Remarks: The route maybe slightly shortened depending on the situation
Detail of the heritage run (Route 2 Running)
Distance: 10km
Timing: ～3 hours (with an average pace of 8-10 mins/km)
Target participants: Individuals aged 16 and above with running experience
Difficulty: Challenging, with some uphill sections (participants should have the ability to complete a 10KM race)
Cost
Participation in the event is free of charge. However, all participants are required to pay a deposit of $100 by credit card, which will be refunded after attending the event. Please note that the deposit will not be refunded if a participant fails to inform the organizer of their absence within 24 hours prior to the event.
Donation
KTSI is committed to promote community sports for Hong Kong by organizing various sports event and activities. If you would like to support our work, you may make a donation directly through FPS (FPS number: 106674260). An official receipt will be provided upon request. Kindly share a screenshot of your donation and email it to info@ktsinitiative.com.hk.
For more detailed information, please refer to the KTSI website or reach out to our team. We look forward to having you join us for an unforgettable Heritage Run experience!