Difficulty: 3/5
Distance: 7.57 km
From: Sham Wat Road
To: Man Cheung Po
Transportation:
- Take NLB No. 11 from Tung Chung heading to Tai O, alight at Sham Wat Road
- Return by continuing along Lantau Trail Section 6 until distance post L051, then walk down Keung Shan Country Trail back to Tai O Road, about 2 km in total
Date: 26 Oct 2021
This is one of the interesting section of Lantau Trail, with distance post from L035 to L050. The beginning of the trail is just a few steps walking up from Sham Wat Road bus stop.
On the small piece of grassland you can look up at Kwun Yam Shan, or 'Knee-Cap Peak', as the shape resembles the kneecap.
The walk uphill is not too challenging, and on the way you can take a look at the Kwun Yam Temple opposite.
Reaching the top allows you to also have a good look at the Tai O in the distance.
Then it is a short comfortable walk, with Shek Pik Reservoir in sight.
Soon it is the ascend again, this time going up to Keung Shan. This part of the trail has less shades and so it is important to do proper sun protection.
You can have a full view of Shek Pik Reservoir too along the way.
The going is not too rough, and then you will reach the peak of Keung Shan, which is 459 m high.
There is a nice panoramic view, and you can also see the trail continuing on the hills.
After about 3 km from the start, there is a fork and to continue towards Ling Wui Shan.
Very soon there is another fork, with the signs showing the way going to Man Cheung Po on the right. This is a shortcut in case you do not want to continue Lantau Trail, as a result you should take the left trail instead.
It is then probably the most comfortable part of the whole section, continuing along the dirt trail to gradually go uphill towards Ling Wui Shan.
Soon you will reach the peak of Ling Wui Shan, at 490 m high.
Then it starts the downhill part towards Man Cheung Po. After a short while there is a fork, with the left leading to Kau Ling Chung so taking the right to continue instead.
Soon there is another fork. This time we should head towards Tai O.
The path continues and you will start to hear the stream, with also the trail changing to concrete. It is now close to Tsz Hing Temple and Man Cheung Po campsite.
Instead of heading down to the campsite, continue along the trail. Then there is a fork and taking the right one you will start to go down to Lung Tsai.
Walking downhill soon there are signs of buildings, and you have arrived at the destination, Ng Yuen. It is a private property with a large lotus pond.
While it is still occupied, the stone bridge looks a bit shaky and might not have seen sufficient maintenance. Anyway it is off limit to visitors.
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