Among the trails here in the Big Lychee where one can do so is Hong Kong Trail Stage 8, which includes a trip up, down and along the famous Dragon's Back before ending at Big Wave Bay. Over on Lantau, there's also the eastern section of the South Lantau Country Trail (which I prefer to its western one) when combined with either an old village path to Mui Wo or the portion of Section 1 of the Lantau Trail which actually goes by the side of a main road!
I just introduced the latter -- which is one of my favorite Hong Kong hiking trails -- to a friend this Chinese New Year period. But this photo-essay actually consists of snaps I took the previous time I went along this pleasant unpaved trail that goes from Pak Kung Au all the way down to Mui Wo -- which, with its ferry pier, sandy beach and choice dining options, is one of my favorite places in Hong Kong to be at hike's end... :)
At several points along the South Lantau Country Trail,
one is privy to views of the waters off Lantau Island :b
Among the beaches on view are Hong Kong's longest
There are sections of the trail where I'm glad to see
a clear path over the waters of an intersecting hill stream
Less of a welcome sight were these steep steps
that one has to go up in order to get
to the trail going down to Mui Wo! ;)
The old stone path leading down to Mui Wo
Around greater Mui Wo, there can be seen
old watch towers along with village houses
My delicious post-hike repast at the China Beach Club,
whose food I appreciate along with its beach and sea views :b
There was time to snap this "lights reflecting on the water"
photo before catching the ferry out of Mui Wo :)
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