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Lantau Trail Stage 4 at Ngong Ping
There is tranquillity to enjoy near Ngong Ping, including along the Lantau Trail.
Places and Trails
Scenic Shalotung
Sha Lo Tung is a wonderfully tranquil, beautiful place.
Chi Ma Wan to Pui O on Lantau
There's a pleasant stroll from Chi Ma Wan (芝麻灣) pier to Pui O (貝澳).
Tai Fu Tai Mansion (大夫第)
Tai Fu Tai Mansion (大夫第) was probably built in around 1870.
Outings Around Victoria Peak
Though best known for its vantage overlooking Hong Kong city and harbour, the Peak on Hong Kong Island offers a wonderful introduction to the wilder side of Hong Kong. Possibilities for outings range from an easy circular walk to full-blown…
Hong Kong’s Regenerating Forests and Forest Wildlife
Though there are places where wildlife is on the rebound, none is any more than a shadow of Hong Kong's forests past.
Lamma Island
Lamma lies just west of Hong Kong Island, and offers a great contrast to the city. Lying just west of Hong Kong Island, Lamma Island (南丫島) has a reputation as a hippie haven. This image is perhaps outdated, but Lamma…
Cheung Chau (長洲)
Cheung Chau (長洲) looks tiny on a map yet boasts plenty to see and do in a day.
Po Toi (蒲台島) island offers fine hiking and great birding with superb coastal scenery
View from southern Po Toi
Hiking southwest Lantau
Southwest Lantau boasts some of the finest hiking and scenery in Hong Kong.
The Peak, Hong Kong Island (太平山)
Victoria Peak is a great place to walk paths with fabulous views.
Lung Tsai Ng Yuen (龍仔悟園) landscaped garden, Lantau
Lung Tsai Ng Yuen (龍仔悟園) is a Chinese landscaped garden in southwest Lantau.
Stanley Market, Hong Kong
Best known for its market, Stanley is a pleasant place for strolling around, with highlights including a temple and a small beach.
Cheung Sha beaches, Lantau
Cheung Sha Wan (長沙灣) on the south coast of Lantau Island boasts one of Hong Kong's longest beaches - stretching around 2km from east to west
Pui O, Lantau Island
Pui O in southeast Lantau has buffaloes, a good beach, and fine scenery.
Upper slopes of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest mountain
Hong Kong's highest mountain, Tai Mo Shan, dominates the central New Territories.
Ng Tung Chai waterfalls
Ng Tung Chai has a series of waterfalls plunging down the north slopes of Tai Mo Shan.
Hong Kong city and country
A short summary of Hong Kong tourist attractions including hiking trails, a nature reserve, and islands.
One-day sightseeing tour of Hong Kong from the Peak to Tai Mo Shan
Whistlestop tour of Hong Kong, focusing on hiking and scenery.
Hong Kong Beaches best on islands and in eastern New Territories
Hong Kong is dotted with beaches, some of which are wonderful, and great to head to during the long hot summer.
Tung Ping Chau (東平洲)
Tung Ping Chau is set in the east of Mirs Bay.
Tai Long Wan Sai Kung
Tai Long Wan, on the east coast of the Sai Kung Peninsula, has white sand beaches flanked by rugged headlands.
Kadoorie Farm, New Territories
If you like scenery, wildlife, and plants, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (嘉道理農場暨植物園) should be high on your list of places to visit.