On Sept. 6, several friends had called me to ask me whether I wanted to go to the Infinity Pool. There would be "minor walking" and an amazing scenery. Upon arriving at Tai O (after an hr-long bus ride), we came across a long bridge. Tai O is a fishing village that is considerably far from the main parts of Hong Kong. As I walked past homes, I couldn't imagine how residents would be able to survive in such a secluded area. However, Tai O is a truly serene location — very different from the bustling city. Now comes the "minor walking," which was NOT minor in any form. The hike to Infinity Pool took about an hour, but the road became increasingly difficult to walk across. For someone with little to no hiking experience, I was scared yet excited to see this pool. But I still can't forget how terrifying the walk to the pool was. When we had finally reached our destination, the sun was about to set. The Infinity Pool can be separated into two parts. The waterfall, located on one side, was fun to be in, as water rushed by. On the other side, people swam/ sat along the edge of the cliff. Unfortunately, we had arrived too late, and most pictures turned out pitch black. While the fishing village was secluded, this natural Infinity Pool felt like it was part of a different world.
Our journey back to the bus stop took a lot longer since our only source of light were from our phones.
Hiking tip: Leave before sunset.
Our journey back to the bus stop took a lot longer since our only source of light were from our phones.
Hiking tip: Leave before sunset.
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