Lovely place, gorgeous breath taking views (literally for me, I was so outta breath going up) at the peak despite being cloudy and super windy, BUT NOT FOR UNPREPARED first time hikers. if beginners (challenging level 4/5) be prepared for Steep 3-4hr vertical climb up (each step is almost knee high nearing top) to reach the peak and another 3-4hrs down. DO NOTE that if you reach the peak by sunset, better to leave via Pak Kung Au (where you will end up at the road with bus stop). If you...

This is the highest peak in Lantau Island, elevation 934 m. It is indeed a wise choice to come to this place in December.

You can either take a bus to half way, or walk all the way up along the road, then turn into a path. It is quite boring to walk on the road, the cars are really loud. Personally I don’t think it’s pleasant to walk along the road, but the road part takes up 300 meters ish of the whole hike.

The path is very well maintained, not difficult to walk along. Sometimes step...

Took the train into Tung Chung and hiked up here early one Saturday at start of March - it's about 10km with about 1km elevation - actually more as you are going up and down. Need a good level of fitness or need to be pretty stubborn :) - ascent is very steep and unrelenting in sections. Be sure to take enough water (~1.5L+) and some snacks. At the peak it can be pretty chilly so an extra layer is advisable. Definitely need sensible trainers or hiking shoes. Walked down to the Big Buddha...