Lantau South Country Park

Lantau South Country Park

Vast natural area known for hiking trails & for offering panoramic island & sea views.

Lantau, occupying a land area of 144 square kilometres, is Hong Kong’s largest island. This major outlying island has 47 settlements, headed by Mui Wo, Tung Chung and Tai O which have all been developed into new towns in recent years. More than half of Lantau comes within the protected realm of Lantau South Country Park, Lantau North Country Park and Lantau North (Extension) Country Park. The former was designated in 1978 as the largest country park in the territory. Occupying 56.4 square kilometres, it borders with Lantau North Country Park in the north and ends at South Lantau Road in the south. To the west lies Fan Lau and to the east sits the coastal town of Mui Wo. Within the boundaries of this park you find Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, Shui Hau Peninsula, the south face of Sunset Peak, Yi O, Fan Lau, Man Cheung Po, Ling Wui Shan, Shek Pik, Shap Long and Nam Shan. Famous sights include Fan Lau Fort, Chi Ma Wan rock formation, and of course, the famous Lantau Peak sunrise.

Lantau South Country Park has a host of captivating attractions. Set amidst the rolling slopes of Lantau Peak and Sunset Peak, the park spreads across a radiating network of natural waterways. Historical records show that South Lantau’s complex circuitry of village paths date back several hundred years. Most stone trails still existing today, known as traditional paths, are frequented by hikers, while the ever popular Lantau Trail is the premier choice for challenging your stamina and will power. Divided into 12 stages, the 70 km Lantau Trail traverses Lantau South Country Park and Lantau North Country Park. Beginning in Mui Wo, it snakes across the uplands for a full circle to end also in Mui Wo. Along the way, you enjoy a great diversity of natural vistas.

Chi Ma Wan is a peninsula in the southeastern corner of Lantau. A hiking trail in Pui O Beach takes you there via Mong Tung Wan. The peninsula has extensive plantations which support a great variety of butterflies and birds. You can see them in striking colours along the trail. Also eye-catching is the Lantau seascape : a series of bays and coves along the coast set against Shek Kwu Chau and Cheung Chau in the distance.