big day out
A northern Lantau hiking a Rory Mackay explores Fa Peng Teng and its surroundings Once remote and untouched, Lantau Island as a whole is anything but nowadays. Since the construction of Chek Lap Kok Airport, the island has become a major transport hub and commuter base. Many of us pass through the northern reaches of Lantau on a regular basis, but most overlook this region for outdoor pursuits as it is not part of any country park. Known instead as a hotspot for infrastructure; namely the Lantau Link, Disneyland and Sunny Bay. Despite all the construction of recent decades, the area still possesses some surprisingly secluded areas, peppered with nature walks and stunning viewpoints to accompany them. There is a fantastic short to mid-length loop walk that navigates hilltops and coastlines,
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offering a contrast of vistas. The basic loop described here is around seven kilometers in length, so allow anything between two to four hours to complete it depending on your pace. It is perfectly feasible to complete this route in a clockwise direction, but the anticlockwise adventure makes for the best experience and simplest navigation in my opinion. No matter which direction you decide to go, you’re guaranteed a peaceful retreat from city life and a dose of fresh air. The simplest way to reach these trails is by taking a bus rather than a train or by car, as this enables one to disembark at the Lantau Link Toll Plaza bus stop. If travelling by MTR or car, then the option exists to begin from Sunny Bay or Disneyland and access the route via alternate
