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Sunset Peak: Hike the Lantau Trail to Mui Wo
Photo Credit: Tugo Cheng
Average hiking time: 4.5 hours | Distance: About 9 km | Difficulty: Difficult
Sunset Peak (869 m), featuring gorgeous sunset views, is the third highest mountain in Hong Kong and proves to be a rewarding yet difficult climb. The expansive scenery from the top is truly impressive. Try going in autumn or winter: you will find the shiny seas of silvergrass along the trail unforgettable.
Photo Credit: Tugo Cheng
Stop 1: Lantau Trail
Begin your hike at Pak Kung Au between Lantau Peak and Sunset Peak. Trekking along the Lantau Trail toward Sunset Peak, be ready for a 2 km uphill climb. Luckily, much of the ascent is shaded. At the end, with only shrubs and tall grass along the trail, you’ll get panoramic views.
Photo Credit: Chester Choy
Stop 2: Sunset Peak
The ridge between Sunset Peak and Yi Tung Shan is a great site for photographing the seas of silvergrass that light up the surrounding slopes.
If you plan to watch the sunset from the trail, check the Hong Kong Observatory website for the exact sunset time. It is also essential to bring along torches or headlamps.
Photo Credit: Chester Choy
Stop 3: Lantau Mountain Camp, Yi Tung Shan & Nam Shan
While walking uphill, you will find stone sheds along the trail. The Lantau Mountain Camp was built almost a century ago as holiday accommodation for early British missionaries. Continue on the trail to begin your descent towards Yi Tung Shan and Nam Shan.
If you choose to end your hike at Nam Shan, you can take bus 1, 2, 3M, or 4 to Mui Wo, or 3M to MTR Tung Chung Station. The bus stop is on South Lantau Road.
Photo Credit: Derek Yung
Stop 4: Luk Tei Tong Watch Tower
When descending towards Nam Shan, watch your step on the flight of stone steps. Then take the old village path toward Mui Wo. After about 20 minutes on the path, you will see the sturdy granite Luk Tei Tong Watch Tower that was built in 1942. After walking for about 15 minutes on the village path, you will arrive at Mui Wo, your destination.
If you’ve still got energy after the hike, continue on the seaside path for a swim at the beautiful beach in Silver Mine Bay.
Don’t pick the wild plants.
Getting to the Lantau Trail at Pak Kung Au:
From MTR Tung Chung Station Exit B, take bus 3M, 11, or 23 at Tung Chung Bus Terminus and get off at Pak Kung Au.
Leaving from Mui Wo:
- At Mui Wo Bus Terminus, take bus 3M to MTR Tung Chung Station.
- Take the ferry from Mui Wo to Central.
