Hiking Hong Kong Lantau Trail Stage 5

Lantau Trail Stage 5 is a great hiking trail which gets you away from everything and offers some exquisite views of Lantau South Country Park.

This hiking trail gets 5 stars for enjoyment as it is predominantly off paved trails, offers a good range of various terrain and has great views of Lantau South Country Park, Soko Islands, Lantau Peak, Tai O and Shek Pik Reservoir. The trail gets four stars for difficulty as it is rather long and rises and falls over many mountain tops.

This hiking trail starts from the end of Lantau Trail Stage 4 or you can jump on either the number 11 bus from Tung Chung to Tai O or the more expensive number 23 bus from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping.

Head up through the Lantau Trail sign and cross through the park toward the toilet block. The trail leads up the hill behind the toilet block.

Lantau Peak can be seen to your left. On this bright, sunny day it was covered in cloud which is difficult to see due to the glare.

There are loads of insects jumping and flying around on the start of this trail. Keep you eyes peeled.

Tai O can be seen far in the distance. This is most likely where you will be headed as Lantau Trail Stage 5 ends at the start of Lantau Trail Stage 6 which continues on to Tai O.

Another little critter I saw jumping around. Look out for his identity on the Hong Kong Insects page.

Shek Pik Reservoir and Prison can be seen down to your left when you get to the top of the first hill.

The trail follows the mountain ridges to begin with. In the image below you can see it drop off the hill and continue up the hill ahead. On a hot and sunny day like this one, this trail is quite difficult.

A long uphill awaits. While heading up you can enjoy the views of Shek Pik Reservoir to your left, Tai O to your right and Lantau Peak behind.

At the top again, the trail can be seen extending off into the distance.

Distance post L040 at the top of Keung Shan is mysteriously missing.

At the connecting trail below, continue straight ahead.

At the following fork in the road shortly after, take the trail on the left up the hill.

These small flowers are dotted all over the landscape.

I spotted this beautiful blue butterfly and followed it until it took a rest here.

Ahead we reach the maximum height of 490 metres at Ling Wui Shan.

Once again, the trail continues into the distance. At the next possible opportunity, turn right.

At the next intersection, continue straight ahead toward Man Cheung Po via Tsz Hing Monastery.

You will see the Flying Dragon on your right, high up in the trees as you pass the Tsz Hing Monastery.

Continue across the bridge below. There is also a spider infested trail that leads off to the right toward Tsz Hing Monastery.

There are loads of dragonflies around this area. You will see them if you keep your eyes peeled.

Continue across the small bridge and then turn left at the footpath ahead.

Continue past the campsite above and then turn right at the fork in the road toward Tai O.

You will come to a junction, shown below. Follow the yellow signs which mark out Lantau Trail with the image of the two hiking people. Merge right and then take the middle path ahead, down the hill.

Be sure to keep to the right at the point below.

Congratulations, you have reached the end of Lantau Trail Stage 5. Here, you may continue on to Lantau Trail Stage 6 or turn back and do Lantau Trail Stage 5 Reversed.