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Sunset Peak (Tai Tung Shan 大東山) is the third highest peak in Hong Kong located in Lantau Island and stands at a height of 869 metres (2,851 ft) above the sea level. The second highest peak is Lantau Peak located right in front of this peak with Pak Kung Au in between.
My route started at Pak Kung Au through Section 2 and ended at Nam Shan near the Campsite. The total distance is 7km and about 4 hours. The trail is kind similar to Lantau Peak but perhaps due to the fog I really couldn’t to enjoy as much as I did in Lantau Peak despite it was also partially cloudy.
HOW TO GET THERE
To get there you should take MTR to Tung Chung station exit B and grab the bus 3M. The bus station is passing by the cable car station. You have to get off at Pak Kung Au after 15-20 minutes of bus ride. You will notice of the stop easily, since many people will get off right there. Continue walking further ahead and you will see Sunset Peak indications to start the trail.
HIKING AROUND
The starting is the most difficult part of this trail since everything are steps and rocks for almost 40-50 minutes but with stunning views behind of Lantau Peak. You may see during the climbing the Lantau Peak trail and its mountains.
Almost arriving to the top of this first climb the views of Soko Islands are really great.
By looking at opposite direction of Soko Islands is easy to see Tung Chung and HK Airport. Much better with clearer weather
Continuing walking the views will be clearer of Soko Islands, the Trail behind and Shek Kwu Chao. The views are stunning!
The views heading to Yi Tung Shan are also amazing despite it was foggy during my day
Passing by the campsite there are a lot of allegedly abandoned shelters.
Once crossed the Campsite, the descent will starts with views of Pui O and Chi Ma Wan Peninsula. Personally, the descent was rather tougher than ascent maybe due to the weather conditions.
The latest photo is a crossing to choose or continue to Nam Shan or turn to Tung Chung. According with the map, the trail back towards Tung Chung takes about 1 hour or so.
Finishing the Trail, once you see the road on the right side, simply get to the road, then turn left and go up to the bus stop. From there can grab the bus 3M to Tung Chung Station in about 20 minutes
DETAILS
- Location: Sunset Peak @ Lantau Island, Hong Kong
- Transportation: MRT to Tung Chung & bus 3M to Pak Kung Au // Return: bus 3M
- Time spent: 4 hours
- Weather conditions: unpredictable! Cloudy, foggy, cold, windy…
- Season: End of February
- Score: 8.5/10
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