South Lantau Country Park was established in 1978, with a total area of 56.4 square kilometers, including Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, Shui Hau Peninsula, the southern slope of Dadongshan, Er'ao, Shunliu, Wanzhangbu, Linghui Mountain, Shek Pik, Shilang and Nanshan area. Famous attractions include Shunliu Fortress, Chia Bay, Stone Forest and other places. Among them, climbing the Phoenix Mountain to watch the sun is a must-see sightseeing activity for tourists. Phoenix Mountain Viewing Sunrise Phoenix Mountain is a peak in the South Lantau Country Park with a height of 934 meters. It is recommended that climbers stay at Ngong Ping Hostel for one night, set off as early as the next day, and arrive at the top of the mountain before dawn, which is a good time to watch the sunrise. The mountain road along the way is very steep. Before climbing, take sufficient rest and preparation, and bring necessary items, such as: jacket, dry food, water, flashlight, etc. During the Qing Dynasty, Lantau and other coastal islands in southern China were invaded by pirates and smugglers. At the beginning of the 18th century, the Governor of Guangdong ordered the construction of a series of forts on Lantau Island, and the troops were stationed there. The first fort was set up at the branch at the tip of the southwest of Lantau Island to defend the military stronghold of the Pearl River. The diversion fort has been abandoned for many years, and its ruins are still clearly visible despite the overgrown weeds. Chi Ma Wan Peninsula is located at the southeastern corner of East Lantau, and can be reached by hiking trails from Pui O Beach via Wang Tung Wan. There are large areas of plantation on the peninsula, and you can see colorful butterflies along the way. Biological resources Lantau is very rich in ecological resources. Even rare plant species can be found in Phoenix Mountain, the northern foothills of Dadong Mountain, and the central part of Chia Wan Peninsula, where large tracts of primary and secondary forests are preserved. For example: ginseng, Hong Kong magnolia, Shizi, etc. Among them, Shi Zi has been included in the "Map of Rare and Endangered Plants in Guangdong Province". There are many representative and precious wild animals in Hong Kong, such as the yellow deer hiding in the deep mountains and dense forests, the lively and lovely squirrels living in the trees, the white-bellied sea eagles flying in the blue sky and the blue sea, the green butterflies flying among the trees and flowers, Thin-winged dragonflies on the riverside waterside pavilion, etc.
South Lantau Country Park is a hiking journey. After disembarking from Tai O Wharf and going to the Rock Beach, first along the cement path, you can enjoy the sea view while walking, and then enter the bushy country path. The deeper you go, you will find that the dense forest is more quiet. It can be seen that there are fewer tourists who can insist on walking for more than 2 hours, until the campground, you can stand on a high place and look around and let go of the mood!
Many people in Lantau may not know, and they may know the Ngong Ping Buddha. Lantau is actually an outlying island in Hong Kong. Hong Kong locals rarely worship the Buddha. It is also a good way to relax and exercise in the Qinghai Sea on Lantau.
Climbing Lantau Island, I went on a hike everywhere. The first time I walked in Lantau Country Park, the population was sparse, inevitably a little nervous. The scenery along the way supports the driving force. One thing to be sure is that the road signs are clear and it's easy to ask for help according to geographical location even when there are difficulties.
The East Dam of Wanyi Reservoir in Saigon District, Hong Kong, retains hexagonal nodular columnar rocks formed by volcanic eruption, half-cliff hills, and double lower members of the East Dam for reservoir protection, weighing tens of tons and one. Because it is also the second section of the famous MacLeho Trail, although the traffic is inconvenient, (taxi or walking), but there are many visitors.
There is a barbecue and a picnic venue. The scenery is beautiful, but there is no need to enjoy it during the epidemic.😥
South Lantau Country Park is a good place for hiking. The whole journey is quite long. It's still very tiring to climb the whole journey. The scenery is good along the way. You can see the Lantau Cable Car from your head. The whole journey has been repaired for hiking, so it is very safe. If you want to go to Lantau in another way, you might as well choose this route.