🗺️**Explore Hong Kong Vase Rock: Hiking**🗺️

#HongKongHiking Lantau Island has many magnificent natural landscapes, among which Vase Rock is a unique rock worth exploring. This hiking trip not only allows you to enjoy the magnificent coastline, but also allows you to experience the wonders of nature up close. **Overview of the trip** Vase Rock is located at Vase Top in the northeast of Lantau Island, with an elevation of about 273 meters. It is a uniquely shaped rock, named after its appearance which resembles a vase. This hiking route is suitable for intermediate hikers, and you can enjoy spectacular views of the Tsing Ma Bridge, Kap Shui Mun Bridge and more along the way. **Route and Difficulty** Starting from the Lantau Link Bus Interchange, you will go through the second and third turns along the way, then descend to Tsao Wan, then climb to Hua Ping Peak. Finally, you can choose to continue to Tai Yin Peak or return to Sunny Bay Station. The whole journey is about 7 kilometers and takes about 3.5 hours. Some sections are steep, so please pay attention to safety. **Attractions** • Vase Rock: This rock has a unique bottle-shaped appearance due to long-term weathering and erosion, which is very spectacular. • Beautiful coastal view: Standing on the top of the vase, you can overlook the Tsing Ma Bridge, Kap Shui Mun Bridge and Ting Kau Bridge, and the scenery is open. • Caowan and Huaping: You will pass Caowan and Huaping along the way. These places have quiet coastlines and are suitable for a short break. **Hiking Tips** 1. Transportation: You can take a bus to Lantau Link Bus Interchange Station, and take the MTR from Sunny Bay Station on the return trip. 2. Equipment: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring enough supplies. Some sections are steep, so it is recommended to use hiking poles. 3. Environmental awareness: Keep the environment clean, do not leave garbage, and jointly protect the natural landscape. 4. Weather considerations: Pay attention to weather changes and avoid traveling during typhoons or severe weather.