Exploring the Mysteries of Mao Ping: Ma On Shan's Hidden Gem and the Tale of the Vine King

2023-06-14 16:05:12

Mao Ping is located in the depression behind Meizilin, Ma On Shan. It is the intersection of several mountain trails. It connects the fourth section of MacLehose Trail from east to west, and leads to Shui Lang Wo and Fei Ngo Mountain. Going north is the Beigang Ancient Trail, which can reach Sai Kung. Beigang.

For many years, in Maoping’ao on the Beigang Ancient Road, there was an ancient tree with a very strange shape, which grew against the abandoned village house. The trunk was thick and had button-like stripes. Customers call it “Vine King”.

The original appearance of Maoping Rattan King: photo. trip.Hong Kong Countryside Fun Tour

Rattan King is actually a rare plant in Hong Kong, “Twig Vine”, also known as “Crossing the River Dragon”. This vine in Maoping is believed to be more than half a century old.

However, some people shared clips on the Internet, pointing out that King Mao Ping Teng had been cut into pieces, as seen in the video, the parts were chopped off and the branches disappeared. Due to the remote location of the place, the vine king will not hinder pedestrians from traveling, and cutting off the branches of the vine king has no practical effect. It is suspected that this move is the work of an illegal tree cutting party.

Regardless of the reason, it is absolutely illegal to cut down the big tree. I hope the authorities will do their best to investigate and arrest the culprit.