Hiking Hong Kong Peng Chau Loop 03

Please visit our Peng Chau Information page for more details about Peng Chau including Ferry Timetables from and to Central, Discovery Bay and Cheung Chau as well as a run down of the various hiking trails found on Peng Chau.

This hiking trail starts off the same as Peng Chau Loop 01, but takes a slightly shorter route via the land rather than the waterfront.

This hiking trail lives up to its 3 star enjoyment rating by taking you on a complete tour of the northern side of Peng Chau Island, showing off views of Discovery Bay, Kowloon (on a very clear day), and the Disneyland Hotels. Taking you through the local village and then via a cemetery of graves, this is a pleasant hiking trail with difficulty levels rated at easy, making this a quick, enjoyable hike.

The starting point for this hike is the Peng Chau Market which is located mid-way between the Central ferry pier and the Discovery Bay ferry pier.

Starting the hike at the Peng Chau Market, continue around the right hand side of the market and past HSBC. On the right you should find a small shop selling drinks: grab a couple of drinks if it is a hot day.

At the end of this alley, go towards the left and turn right straight away into a dark alley way.

As it comes into the warmer months after summer, you will start to see the appearance of these Giant Golden Orb Weaver spiders. This one pictured above was seen in March and is about the length of my little finger (leg span included). When fully grown, they may be as large as a mans hand.

Continue through the alley way and at the end turn left around the big tree and then head right toward the beach.

At the beach take a left and continue along the beach front. On a clear day you can see Hong Kong Island from here.

After the Temple, take the second left at the street lamp pictured above.

Up ahead, go right then left through the chicane.

Continue straight along the concrete trail heading toward the trees in the distance.

Near the top of the incline, take a left. There is a sign here marking the "Family Trail", however the signs are so old that they are barely readable. You'll know you are at the right turn off when dogs bark loudly behind the fence, scaring you half to death!

Continue straight along the trail which veers off to the left.

There are some great views of Discovery Bay and Disneyland along this stretch.

When you reach the t intersection be sure to continue straight ahead.

Up ahead we pass through an area scattered with grave sites. One thing you can be sure of when coming across these areas is that there will be a good view.

Continue out the other side of the grave areas and down the steps. Turn right at the bottom.

At the next junction turn left and head back towards the Peng Chau Market.

Continue along the road and past the residential buildings, toward the water front.

Veer left at the park then right at the fire station. Walk past Wellcome and back to the ferry pier from where you started.