{"id":8673,"date":"2018-04-26T11:41:54","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T03:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/?p=8673"},"modified":"2023-08-25T16:03:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T08:03:37","slug":"en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Island Hopping in Hong Kong: Best Hiking Trails in Lantau Island!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u76ee\u9304<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#Beyond_the_skyline_of_Hong_Kong_there_are_many_hiking_trails_waiting_for_you_to_explore_Dont_let_the_modernity_of_this_metropolis_fool_you_There_are_many_wondrous_nature_if_you_know_where_to_look_So_pick_up_your_backpack_and_some_comfortable_sneakers_for_were_taking_you_to_some_glorious_hiking_trails_in_Lantau_Island_with_the_best_view_in_all_of_Hong_Kong\" >Beyond the skyline of Hong Kong, there are many hiking trails waiting for you to explore. Don\u2019t let the modernity of this metropolis fool you! There are many wondrous nature if you know where to look. So pick up your backpack and some comfortable sneakers, for we\u2019re taking you to some glorious hiking trails in Lantau Island with the best view in all of Hong Kong!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#Tung_O_Ancient_Trail\" >Tung O Ancient Trail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#Living_fossils\" >Living fossils?!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#Hikers_watch_out\" >Hikers, watch out!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#Lantau_Trail_Stage_2_%E2%80%93_Sunset_Peak\" >Lantau Trail Stage 2 &#8211; Sunset Peak<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#Whats_so_unique_about_this_hiking_trail\" >What\u2019s so unique about this hiking trail?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#If_you_are_a_beginner_at_hiking_we_DO_NOT_recommend_this_hiking_trail_at_your_first_go_This_one_is_more_physically_demanding_and_challenging_in_comparison\" >If you are a beginner at hiking, we DO NOT recommend this hiking trail at your first go. This one is more physically demanding and challenging in comparison.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#Lantau_Trail_Stage_3\" >Lantau Trail Stage 3<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#A_hiking_trail_for_Buddhist_pilgrims\" >A hiking trail for Buddhist pilgrims<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#Tung_Mui_Ancient_Trail\" >Tung Mui Ancient Trail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/en-2018-island-hopping-hong-kong-best-hiking-trails-lantau-island\/#Whats_so_unique_about_this_hiking_trail-2\" >What\u2019s so unique about this hiking trail?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_the_skyline_of_Hong_Kong_there_are_many_hiking_trails_waiting_for_you_to_explore_Dont_let_the_modernity_of_this_metropolis_fool_you_There_are_many_wondrous_nature_if_you_know_where_to_look_So_pick_up_your_backpack_and_some_comfortable_sneakers_for_were_taking_you_to_some_glorious_hiking_trails_in_Lantau_Island_with_the_best_view_in_all_of_Hong_Kong\"><\/span>Beyond the skyline of Hong Kong, there are many hiking trails waiting for you to explore. Don\u2019t let the modernity of this metropolis fool you! There are many wondrous nature if you know where to look. So pick up your backpack and some comfortable sneakers, for we\u2019re taking you to some glorious hiking trails in Lantau Island with the best view in all of Hong Kong!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8674\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tung_O_Ancient_Trail\"><\/span>Tung O Ancient Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The Tung O Ancient Trail connects two coastal regions of Tai O and Tung Chung. The total length of this hiking trail is around 14 kilometers, which takes around 4 and a half hours to finish. Most parts of the route lay by the sea. It isn\u2019t a difficult hiking trail relatively but due to the length, it takes quite some commitment to finish the entire hike.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hikers can start their journey in the Yat Tung Estate in Tung Chung. If you\u2019re looking for some good coastal hiking trails in Hong Kong, this one is perfect for you! Along this hiking trail, you get to see the broad bayside scenery of Sha Lo Wan, San Shek Wan, and Sham Wat Wan.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8675\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8675\" class=\"wp-image-8675 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2.png 760w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-585x439.png 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-390x293.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sha Lo Wan (Image credits to NANA Loves Traveling)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sha Lo Wan Village is located by the seashore along the Tung O Ancient Trail, encompassed by the tranquility of the forest and the sea. There isn\u2019t many inhabitants in this historic and quiet village in Lantau Island, making it a hidden oasis in the cosmopolitan frenziness of Hong Kong. Many old constructions are still very much well-preserved if you are in for some hiking adventure into history of Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_fossils\"><\/span>Living fossils?!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two ancient camphors that are estimated to be at least 400 years-old in the Sha Lo Wan Village! Now that\u2019s not something you see everyday!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8676\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8676\" class=\"wp-image-8676 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/3-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/3-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camphor (Image credits to YaPEX)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hikers_watch_out\"><\/span>Hikers, watch out!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Part of the hiking trail by Sham Wat Wan is right next to a cliff. Be careful of the potential hazards!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8677\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8677\" class=\"wp-image-8677 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/4.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/4-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/4-585x199.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/4-390x132.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credits to OasisTrek<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lantau_Trail_Stage_2_%E2%80%93_Sunset_Peak\"><\/span>Lantau Trail Stage 2 &#8211; Sunset Peak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Ever wonder what are the local\u2019s favourite hiking trails in Hong Kong? This one is definitely one of the most highly-rated hiking trail, especially for its unique view! It is about 6 kilometers in total, which might take 4 and a half hours to finish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8674\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8674\" class=\"wp-image-8674 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/feature-cover-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset Peak (Image credit to Ching Ching Tsui)<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_so_unique_about_this_hiking_trail\"><\/span>What\u2019s so unique about this hiking trail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sea of miscanthus blooms from late Winter to early Spring! With an absolutely magical view of golden miscanthus, it is easily one of the local hikers\u2019 favourite! If you missed the miscanthus sea, you can always enjoy a breathtaking view of sunset and sunrise on the Sunset Peak once you hike up to its top! Several huts scattered along the Sunset Peak with an 88-years worth of history. Many have claimed that there are 24 huts in total. Want to count that for yourself?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8678\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8678\" class=\"wp-image-8678 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/5.jpg 720w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/5-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/5-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/5-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miscanthus in Sunset Peak (Image credits to GetReady)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_are_a_beginner_at_hiking_we_DO_NOT_recommend_this_hiking_trail_at_your_first_go_This_one_is_more_physically_demanding_and_challenging_in_comparison\"><\/span><em>If you are a beginner at hiking, we DO NOT recommend this hiking trail at your first go. This one is more physically demanding and challenging in comparison.<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lantau_Trail_Stage_3\"><\/span>Lantau Trail Stage 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>This hiking trail takes you to see the most famous tourist spots on Lantau Island. Starting from Pak Kung Au, you will be greeted by the Buddha and Po Lin Monastery on this hiking trail. With a 5.5 kilometers length, it is also quite a challenging trail, which might take around 4.5 hours to finish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8679\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8679\" class=\"wp-image-8679 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6-1170x794.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6-585x397.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6-390x265.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Big Buddha (Image credit to Chris Brown)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_hiking_trail_for_Buddhist_pilgrims\"><\/span>A hiking trail for Buddhist pilgrims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Wisdom Path lies along part of the route, while the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery wait for you at the end of this hiking trail! Even if you aren\u2019t a Buddhist, it\u2019ll still be worthwhile to check out these intriguing spots for their astonishing scale and rich history!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8680\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8680\" class=\"wp-image-8680 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-585x329.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-390x219.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Po Lin Monastery (Image credits to James Nash)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tung_Mui_Ancient_Trail\"><\/span>Tung Mui Ancient Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The Tung Mui Ancient Trail connects Tung Chung and Mui Wo. Though with 10 kilometers in length, the hiking trail is more plane in comparison.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8681\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8681\" class=\"wp-image-8681 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tung Chung (Image credits to Tom Booth)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_so_unique_about_this_hiking_trail-2\"><\/span>What\u2019s so unique about this hiking trail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The middle section of this route is also called \u201cHong Kong Olympic Trail\u201d, named after the eleven symbols of the Olympic Games cemented on the ground. Do go collect a picture for each one of them!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8682\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8682\" class=\"wp-image-8682 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/9.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/9-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/9-585x389.png 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/9-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/9-390x260.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hong Kong Olympic Trail (Image credits to Nice Spots Hong Kong )<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hikers might run into Pak Mong Village. A watchtower, which was built to alarm the villagers against local bandits, is still preserved till today.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8683\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8683\" class=\"wp-image-8683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-390x390.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credits to Nice Spots Hong Kong<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8684\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8684\" class=\"wp-image-8684 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/11-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/11-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/11-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.holimood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/11-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Silvermine waterfall (Image credits to James Cridland)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Silver Mine Cave and Silver Mine Waterfall are located next to this hiking trail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beyond the skyline of Hong Kong, there are many hiking trails waiting for you to explore. Don\u2019t let the modernity of this metropolis fool you! There are many wondrous nature if you know where to look. So pick up your backpack and some comfortable sneakers, for we\u2019re taking you to some glorious hiking trails in Lantau Island with the best view in all of Hong Kong! &nbsp; &nbsp; Tung O Ancient Trail The Tung O Ancient Trail connects two coastal regions of Tai O and Tung Chung. The total length&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7396,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5827,5831,2964,5828,2860,2862,2854],"tags":[2091,2093,2095,2097,2099,5915,5916],"class_list":["post-8673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-5827","category-5831","category-2964","category-5828","category-2860","category-2862","category-2854","tag-hiking-in-lantau-island","tag-hiking","tag-hong-kong","tag-lantau-island","tag-hiking-trail","tag-lantau-activities","tag-lantau-hiking-trail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8673"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43639,"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8673\/revisions\/43639"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holimood.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}