It is a sweat inducing climb to the top of lo yan shan but much of the remainder of the walk is a low gradient path. It offers some superb views of lantau island and other outlying islands. Although they are the highest mountains in lantau island, people can hardly see the silver mine bay because it is blocked by lin fa shan, the 6th highest hill in hong kong. The 70 kilometres 43 mi trail is a loop starting and finishing in mui wo. From the ferry pier, just head to the roundabout where hsbc bank is, and keep going uphill south lantau road. This is a series of footpath maps comprising five sheets. These stone houses have more than 90 years of history, but even local hong kong people cannot tell the stories behind them. The race takes place over extremely varied terrain, from rough, steep mountainous singletrack. After 1990s, hong kong government decided to develop the area of lantau island. The trail starts and finishes at mui wo if the full trail was completed. Pdf download israel national trail free ebooks pdf. I heard about this trail, which is located on the chi ma wan peninsula on lantau islands southeastern shores, from the hike hong kong blog and had to give it a go. To start section 3, cross the road and youll see a set of stairs going up to your right with the sign ngong ping via lantau peak as long as you follow the signs marked with either name, you wont take a wrong turn.
Follow lantau trail stage 3 to reach lantau peak to see sunrise. Lantau trail stages 5 and 6 the outdoor type guide. Survey and mapping office maps and services lands department. Section 1 is pure waste of time but about 1 hour in 4km and into section 2, great vistas are well worth the climb. Jul 26, 20 the clouds are starting to blanket the mountain but you can still have great glimpses of the trail i passed through and as well as the stone huts. Lantau trail hike the southern branch of the lantau trail is increasingly popular this welllaid hiking path is a major highlight for hong kong hikers. However, the restaurant i booked that day wasnt exacly the best. Chi ma wan country trail, lantau island, hong kong, china. Completed in 1930, it winds its way through the rugged green mountains from the ma vt state line to the border with canada. The lantau trail now follows a switchback ridge of hills above the coast. The salomon lantau trail 70 is divided into 4 sections. Race maps and gps lbc events lantau base camp events. Lantau peak fung wong shan is the second highest peak 934m or 3064 feet in hong kong and the highest point on lantau island. Althrough lantau island has large area, but it used to a small fishing village before 1980s because of poor transportation.
One is to go up the north side from po lin monastery on section 3 of the lantau trail about an hour, and the other is to take the lantau trail section 3 from pak kung au from the east and go up from the southern side of the peak 2. Lantau island hk, lantau island maps and travel guide. The clouds are starting to blanket the mountain but you can still have great glimpses of the trail i passed through and as well as the stone huts. Tai o is more than three hundreds years old which is famous for its stilt houses. Lantau island also lantao island, based on the old local name of lantau peak, is the largest island in hong kong, located at the mouth of the pearl river. Media in category lantau trail the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. From the bus terminus next to the mtr station, take bus 23 the journey takes about 50 minutes.
There are information boards and maps at junctions between each section. A small northeastern portion of the island is located in the tsuen wan district. The trail was renamed the olympic trail in honour of hong kongs hosting of the equestrian events of the beijing olympic games in 2008. There are plenty of routes when you reach the summit of sunset peak, please be very careful selecting the route to continue on the original path of lantau trail section 2. A comprehensive online guide to living, working and touring on lantau island, hong kong. Starting at pak kung au which can be found on the new tung chung road,it. Apr 04, 2016 it can be reached via the lantau trail.
Countryside code respect villagers and do not damage private properties, crops and livestock do not vandalize natural features do not light fire except in barbecue areas and campsites do not pollute water do not litter do not destroy vegetation, wildlife and their living environment do not feed wild animals do not excavate or disturb soil. The best hiking trails in hong kong plan your next trip here. The sok kwu wan leg of the trail is definitely the prettier hike, with the option of climbing ling kok shan, a 250 metre high hill with good views of the sea and ocean park aberdeen ap lei chau across to hong kong island here are two potential itineraries for the. Follow lantau trail, it is gently up by contouring along the undulate ridge. Lantau trail section 3 pak kung au to ngong ping big buddha.
A thruhikers guide to the long trail the hiking life. The lantau trail is a 70 km circular trail around the southern half of lantau island. As one of the most popular places in hong kong, lautau island has many famous attractions to go. The peak lies along the 70 km lantau trail just east of ngong ping and the po lin monastery, home of the tiantau buddha statue, the largest outdoor bronze statue in the world. Then follow the signs and walk along the lantau trail for approximately 25 minutes. I recommend taking bus 11 to lower cheung sha beach and enjoying the sunset there, as you have your dinner. Jun 02, 2017 in the second episode on the lantau trail we take on sections three and four. To start section 3, cross the road and youll see a set of stairs going up to your right with the sign ngong ping via lantau peak as long as you follow the signs marked with either name, you wont take a. Lantau trail lantau mountain camp chensongapril 25, 20. You can hike to the summit from any point on the lantau trail, however, the most convenient trailhead is at the po lin monestary at ngong ping.
The lantau trail has good visitor facilities along the way, and the route is well marked. Lantau island hiking hong kong hiking china highlights. Lantau peak routes, transportation, photos the hong. When on the summit you will find a sun dial that gives all the sunsets and sunrises of the different seasons of the year.
In the second episode on the lantau trail we take on sections three and four. Salomon lt 70 lantau trail race hongkong oct 26 2019. The 70kilometre lantau trail, which crosses lantau, was opened in december 1984. The three information sources immediately below are all published by the green mountain club and can be purchased through their online store vermonts long trail map 5th edition. An up and down and all around this walk has something for everyone. Lantau trail can be completed in one day if you are extremely fit and accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity of hong kong, but expect. Trails shown on this map are an approximate representation of the trail system th ei m o fpub l ca nd y r current ground conditions. The guide offers a full description of the hike on the israel national trail in both northbound and southbound directions and the hiking profile distance and height above or below sea level. It is going to be a long day so i get up early and make tracks for the bus to central ferry pier no. Department closure of trails, roads and facilities in country park.
Lantau trail hong kong 2020 all you need to know before. This year we hiked lantau trail sections 5 and 6, section 5 running from sham wat road to man cheung po and 6 from man cheung po to tai o. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. The maps along with a daybyday trail descriptions and tips make this guide your onestop shop and all you need to hike the israel national trail. There are information boards and maps at junctions between each stage. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and backpacking. Lantau trail covers 12 stages with a total length of 70km. Invest on a good hiking shoes for more comfort and better traction. Walks, country trails and others hiking trail high resolution low resolution.
Jan 24, 2017 on my first weekend in hong kong 2017, i decided to conquer lamma island. Continue on lantau trail stage 2 to descend to nam. For more detailed description of the hike and transportation, see hiking sunset mountain on lantau island. The lt 70 is a semiself sufficient race in that there will only be three checkpoints or relay exchanges for relay runners. Wildlife is abundant with common sightings of spiders, snakes, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, buffalo, etc. Lantau trail covers a distance of 70 km 43 mi and is sectioned off into 12 manageable routes. Sep 26, 2016 at pak kung au, you can either continue 2. You climb to the top of the highest peak in southwest lantau, 490metre ling wui shan, a top spot for a rest and a drink, and for savouring the splendid isolation and magnificent scenery. New territories, one hike on hong kong island, i one on lantau maybe buying a new map for one hike isnt something i can do.
Office of the communications authority digital map. This guide features wellrecognised trails and routes that are no more. The official lantau trail has 12 sections which the trail maps and apps will show. Opened in 1984, lantau trail covers a distance of 70 km 43 mi and is sectioned off into 12 manageable routes. Each stage is well sign posted and every junction the same so its just a matter of following the signs to complete each stage. Google map of lantau,lantau island map, lantau digital map.
Lantau trail hong kong all you need to know before you. Wayback machine country and marine parks authority agriculture. Follow the signs and walk along the lantau trail for about 25 minutes. Would definitely recommend, if one has time weather permitting and is inclined to be away from the crowds at the big buddhapo lin. Since i am only going to get to go on one hike on lantau, one hike in the new territories, one hike on hong kong island, i one on lantau maybe buying a new map for one hike isnt something i can do. Hidden behind the po lin monastery, is the awesome lantau trail. It is classified as a very difficult hike, which i more or less took into consideration upon commencing the hike, thinking something along the lines of this cant be worse than the rockies.
Passing the signpost l014 of lantau trail, take the side path on the right that leads to the summit of sunset peak. Map price listpdf format production schedule for small scale mapspdf format. I hiked the entire long trail in the fall of 2002, and revisited the southernmost 104 mile. For these houses, you can enjoy the best views of sunrise and sunset in hong kong. You can find the lantau trail info online at enjoy hiking hk. You can also taste some tranditional local food here, like salted fish. It built the trail back in the early 1900s and has worked to protect and maintain it ever since.
Hiking the lantau trail to tian tan buddha wooly ventures. Tai lam country park overview map pdf detailed map. Most hikers come to lantau island to conquer the twin peak lantau peak and sunset peak. Minutes of 1033rd meeting of the town planning board held on 10. The walk between the two ferry piers yung shue wan and sok kwu wan is a welltrodden path, but i havent done the family trail in its entirety. The stage 3 lantau trail ascends lantau peak 934 masl and continues on to the big buddha. Lantau trail hong kong 2020 what to know before you go. Lantau trail hong kong all you need to know before you go. Distance posts 500 metres apart help hikers know exactly where they are. Hong kong olympic trail a great way to explore lantaus. Oct 26, 2019 the salomon lt 70 is a relay and solo footrace along the beautiful and challenging lantau trail on lantau island, hong kong. Administratively, most of lantau island is part of the islands district of hong kong. Salomon lt 70 lantau trail race hongkong oct 26 2019 ahotu.
Along the way, you could see the famious view spot at the stone chalets distributed on the hillsides of sunset peak. Jul 24, 2016 lantau trail section 3 pak kung au to ngong ping big buddha. Course anticlockwise this year with lantau peak first this year going up the ngong ping 360 stairs then over sunset peak and down wong lung hang valley, similiar as previous years. T his trail is one of the hardest with steep inclines as it goes over lantau peak with a height is 934 meters. Jun 20, 2016 vermonts long trail is the oldest long distance hiking trail in the united states. Lantau south country park chi ma wan mountain bike trail pdf. Section 3 of lantau trail pak kung au to ngong ping.
Make sure you take good hiking shoes with a good profile, as the trail goes up and down a lot. Mui wo to the big buddha hike lantau trail section 1 3. The lantau island country side map is sold at the lantau base camp, central post office gift. Lin fa shan is ignored by most people, but the scene on.
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