It's summer - so you have no excuses for doing nothing. Now is the perfect time to organise a camping trip with your friends.
Young Post has done all your hard work: instead of searching online, page after page, for details about different campsites and checklists, we've found all the information you'll ever need.
Five of the best retreats
You may be eager to try a rustic wilderness spot, but take it from us: start slowly. If you are a first-timer, pick a camping ground with amenities such as showers and equipment rentals.
For lovers of water sports and all mod-cons, the Chong Hing Water Sports Centre is ideal (there's a large artificial lake as well). A vast array of water sports equipment is available for rent - everything from windsurfing boats to kayaks/canoes.
Just make sure you have the relevant certificates to hire them. For those who don't have any qualifications, but can swim at least 50m, you can still hire rowing boats, sampans and pedal-driven boats. There's no need to worry about meals - order from the canteen, cook in the centre's kitchen or go for a barbecue. The only downside is that the centre is closed on Thursdays.
For novices looking for easily accessible campsites, Lantau Island would be your best bet - campsites are just a bus ride and short walk away from the ferry. The Nam Shan Campsite has a vantage point close by, and it offers panoramic views of Mui Wo and Pui O Bay.
