Get out of the city and explore the best of Hong Kong with these hikes and trails on the outlying islands.
As much as we love the bustling city streets, there are few better weekend activities then exploring Hong Kong's stunning landscape. While there are plenty of hikes to do both on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon, if you're wanting to truly escape, venture out to one of these hiking trails on the outlying islands. From beginner and family-friendly walks, to rugged terrains and steep climbs, we're rounding up some of the best hikes on Lamma, Lantau and Cheung Chau islands.
Mui Wo to Pui O Beach
The hike from Mui Wo to Pui O Beach offers unbeatable sea views – along with the promise of a beachside beer at the end. Beginning just after you disembark the ferry in Mui Wo, the hike follows the Lantau Trail Section 12 to Pui O.
The hike is moderate difficulty and around 10km in length, taking under 3 hours to complete. Starting off steady and hugging the shoreline, the trail then gets a little harder as it heads inland, with a handful of steep climbs along the way as it heads up to Tai Ngau Wu Peak. Once at the peak, the trail descends down to Pui O town and the beach, where you'll find a campsite and Treasure Island beach restaurant and bar – the perfect pit stop for a bite to eat and a drink before catching the ferry home.
How to get there: Take the ferry to Mui Wo from Central pier 6. Head left out of the ferry pier past the bus station and the restaurants, the path curves around and you’ll see a set of stairs and a signpost marking the start if the trail.