Hiking Lantau Peak: Hong Kong's Majestic Summit

Breathtaking views. Started the hike at Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car and through Tian Tan Buddha. Not recommended for beginners.

It’s not long. But claims are steeper Beautiful views. Walk above clouds Challenge yourself to go the extra distance Some areas are very steep and need to walk with care A great hiking experience

Phoenix Mountain is the second highest mountain in Hong Kong, with an altitude of 934 meters. It has steep slopes, many stairs, and a long journey (more than 3 hours up the mountain and more than 2 hours down the mountain). It should be a more challenging hiking trail in Hong Kong, but the wind along the way and on the top of the mountain is The scenery is stunning, with miscanthus and clouds along the way, and the Xiao Wu Huitou Rock is very beautiful. From the top of the mountain, you can clearly see the Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Shek Pik Reservoir, and Pui O Beach... At this moment of beautiful scenery, I feel that the hard work is worth it. This hike was a bit taxing on the legs, so I used knee pads to protect my knees when going down the mountain. Friendly advice: The itinerary starts from Pek Kung Au and goes down the mountain towards Ngong Ping, which is less strenuous.

Had a great time on this hike. Worth the view especially after visiting the Big Buddha. It's basically a constant stair master for 700m. There were many people going up and down along the way. Each step is quite steep at times, so people do have to double step going down which may make it more tedious.

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 plan to end your hike via Ngong Ping you will end up at wisdom path, Ngong Ping fun walk which will lead to Ngong Ping bus Terminus which is just an open space for tour buses (No public bus goes there). There are no Taxis (difficult to get uber) after sunset, wisdom path area is pitch black which is creepy AF. The distance to from the plaza to the nearest bus stop is 3-4km prolly about 40mins walk away. My advice is to start early regardless your experience. check the weather, if end point at gong ping plaza have a car waiting at the plaza/ terminus. Pack food & at least 1L water, my trip was in June 2023 when it was rainy season. I can only sum up my experience with 5 words: Inexperience, Stupid, Treacherous, Exhausted, Crazy.