Hiking trails on Lantau Island

Lantau Hiking Shelters & Trailheads

Lantau Island's extensive trail network is supported by a system of traditional Chinese-style pavilions and strategically placed transportation hubs. This list identifies key rest shelters, such as the Sham Shek and Shan Hoi Pavilions, which provide essential shade and rain protection along coastal and mountain routes. It also features critical trailheads and transit points like Pak Kung Au and the Tai O Bus Terminus, which serve as primary access gateways for the Lantau Trail and the Tung O Ancient Trail.

Lantau Hiking Shelters & Trailheads — Map

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Sham Shek Pavilion

A trailside shelter on the coastal path between Tung Chung and Tai O, providing a rest point for hikers on the Tung O Ancient Trail.

B

Ling yin xi jian ting

Traditional rest pavilion located on the western slopes of Lantau near the Ling Yan Monastery.

C

Shan Hoi Pavilion

Mountain pavilion on Keung Shan Road offering views of the South China Sea and the surrounding peaks of West Lantau.

D

Neng ren ting

Small rest shelter situated along the hiking paths connecting Sham Wat and the monastic areas of western Lantau.

E

Huan ting

Mountain shelter located along the trails in the central hills of Lantau North Country Park.

F

Lung Tin Estate

Public transport stop in Tai O providing access to the western trailhead of the Lantau Trail and the stilt village.

G

Lung Tin Estate

Bus stop serving the Lung Tin Estate area, useful for accessing the coastal trails toward Sham Wat.

H

San Hoi Ting

Roadside bus stop on Keung Shan Road, serving as a drop-off point for the Keung Shan and Sham Wat hiking routes.

I

San Hoi Ting

Bus stop located near the Shan Hoi Pavilion, providing access to the Keung Shan section of the Lantau Trail.

J

Cheung Sha Bridge

Transit point on South Lantau Road near the entrance to Lower Cheung Sha Beach and nearby coastal walking paths.

K

Pak Kung Au

A major mountain pass and bus stop situated between Lantau Peak and Sunset Peak, serving as the trailhead for Lantau Trail Sections 2 and 3.

L

Lantau Link Toll Plaza

Major transport interchange connecting Lantau Island with Kowloon and the New Territories via the Tsing Ma Bridge.

M

Tai O Bus Terminus

Main transportation hub for Tai O village, connecting hikers to Tung Chung, Mui Wo, and the Ngong Ping plateau.

N

Tai O Bus Terminus

Bus terminus serving New Lantao Bus routes, providing access to the westernmost sections of the Lantau Trail.

O

Tai O Bus Terminus

Central transit hub in Tai O for buses heading toward Mui Wo and Tung Chung.

P

Lantau Link Toll Plaza

Interchange plaza for airport and external buses entering the North Lantau highway system.

Q

Lantau Link Toll Plaza

Bus stop at the Lantau Link Toll Plaza used for transferring between different cross-district bus routes.

R

Lantau Link Toll Plaza

Strategic transfer point for public transport located at the entrance to the Lantau Link.

S

Lantau Link Toll Plaza

Bus stop serving the Lantau Link Toll Plaza, facilitating travel between the airport and various Lantau districts.

T

Lantau Link Toll Plaza

Major bus interchange point on the North Lantau Highway for routes entering Lantau Island.

U

Caribbean Coast Phase 2

Residential transit stop in Tung Chung East providing access to the North Lantau waterfront paths.

V

Caribbean Coast Phase 2

Bus stop in the Caribbean Coast development, useful for accessing the coastal walking routes of North Lantau.

W

North Lantau Hospital

Bus stop in Tung Chung providing access to the North Lantau Hospital and the trailhead for the Tung O Ancient Trail.

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North Lantau Hospital

Transit point near the hospital serving the Yat Tung Estate area and nearby hiking routes.

Y

Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works

Bus stop on Cheung Tung Road providing access to the northern slopes of Lantau North Country Park and Siu Ho Wan.

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