Wild About Hong Kong - hiking, wildlife, weather, conservation and more
Less than a year ago, a visit to Tai O might have meant jostling with crowds along the narrow streets, and joining long winding queues to take a bus back towards the city. But in this strange new era for…
The Sunset Peak massif dominates the interior of eastern Lantau, and its high grassy slopes make for some of the finest upland hiking in Hong Kong. There’s an expansive feel to the landscape, which seems splendidly remote from the city – making…
Set in the hills of Lantau, Ngong Ping is a fine place to start a hike - perhaps cimbing higher, up Lantau Peak, or along an easier route.
Though easily overlooked, southeast Lantau offers several hiking possibilities, including quiet coastlines and hilltops with grand views.
There’s much to see and do on Lantau Island.
The Chi Ma Wan Country Trail loops within the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, southeast Lantau. According to trail info from the AFCD, walking the full circuit could take around 8hrs. Add time needed to reach the start and end point…
There's a fairly long but easy coastal walk between Tai O and Tung Chung on Lantau, Hong Kong: the Tung O Ancient Trail.
A trip to the south Lantau coast at Shui Hau and nearby Tong Fuk makes a grand trip on a fine afternoon, including on a hot day summer day when a swim seems a good way of cooling off.
The Silver Mine Waterfall is among the best and most easily reached Hong Kong waterfalls.
Nei Lak Shan Country Trail circuits Nei Lak Shan, above Ngong Ping and the Big Buddha.
Lantau has been described as, "Hong Kong's biggest and most beautiful island."
Tai O is a good village to explore, on the west coast of Lantau.
There is tranquillity to enjoy near Ngong Ping, including along the Lantau Trail.
Southwest Lantau boasts some of the finest hiking and scenery in Hong Kong.
Lung Tsai Ng Yuen (龍仔悟園) is a Chinese landscaped garden in southwest 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
