Head up Hong Kong's second tallest peak for a heart-thumping, extremely scenic hike.

Statistics

2 - 3

hrs

562

m

465

m

27

max°

Difficulty

FATMAP difficulty grade

Difficult

Description

Conquering Hong Kong’s second tallest peak is no easy feat, but it will leave spectacular panoramic views imprinted in your mind — not to mention a good pat on the back for achieving this heroic uphill hike.

Lantau Peak Hike on Lantau Island takes you on a steady and steep uphill journey to one of the best viewpoints of the Territory, followed by a similarly steep descent to the famous Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha) — a must-see attraction in Hong Kong.

This point-to-point hike is reversible and easily reached by public transportation.

To start from Pak Kung Au and end in Ngong Ping, either grab a ferry from Central to Mui Wo and hop on the 3M bus to Pak Kung Au stop or hop in the MTR to Tung Chung station and onto the 3M bus going in the other direction, stopping at the Pak Kung Au bus stop.

Out in the open for most of this hike, you’ll easily marvel at the scenic surroundings most of the way.

Lantau Peak taunts you almost from the trailhead as you see the summit standing proudly in the distance.

You’ll have to go over three hills before you reach the peak, giving your heart and legs a good workout on the way up.

Once at the top of the rocky and majestic Lantau Peak, you won’t be able to suppress a huge grin from spreading across your face.

The unobstructed, magnificent views are breathtaking and some of the most scenic in Hong Kong.

You’ll be rewarded with a never-ending glowing sea, rolling hills and peaks from surrounding mountains, the impressive Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery nestled between verdant forest, and the snaking Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Picturesque views keep unfurling in front of you on your sharp, steep, and rocky descent.

Unless you’re dead set on taking public transport back to Hong Kong, it’s worth visiting the Big Buddha at the end of the hike, then hopping in the 360 Ngong Ping Cable Car for a relaxed, panoramic trip to Tung Chung MTR station.