Lantau South Country Park — Attraction in Hong Kong

Quite simply stated, it's a beautiful out-of-the-city escape. We had a quick trip (2 weeks long) and it was my wife's first visit to Hong Kong. We live in Seattle, so greenery is our "normal". Hong Kong is a different story. Both of us, thanks to the parents, were taken on hikes to the country parks in Hong Kong, seeing things that normal tourists would unlikely see. If you are visiting Hong Kong, as a tourist, I strongly recommend that you pack a pair of hiking shoes, and go on a few of these hikes. You wouldn't believe that places this beautiful can be just minutes away from all...

Lantau country park had just amazed me. I'd never have thought that there could be such an place in HK!! Peaceful, clean air, plenty of tropical forest and a good hiking nework that brings you in a small valley with few buddhist temples. What I particurally enjoyed about this path is that althought I could see the enormous artificial island hosting the International airport, I felt so far away by the busy and...

It's the right place for you when you're tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and you want a retreat to the green and quiet. The Lantao Trail is good for weekend hiking. You may spend from a couple of hours to an entire day there. If you are so adventurous, you might as well bring a camping tent and utensils and stay overnight there. You won't regret it, especially...