Standing here before Ling Wui Shan, can you feel the isolation? Ling Wui Shan is the highest peak in southwest Lantau. It offers magnificent scenery. The air is fresh. The views are vast.
Ling Wui Shan rises to 490 meters. It is a rewarding climb. The Lantau Trail guides you here. It is part of Section 5. This section starts at Keng Shan Road. It ends at Lung Tsai Ng Yuen.
Hiking to Ling Wui Shan involves some effort. The trail has mixed surfaces. Expect rock steps and dirt paths. The initial descent from Ling Wui Shan is steep. Be careful.
From Tung Chung, take bus 11. From Mui Wo, bus 1 will get you here. Get off at Sham Wat Road.
The hike takes you through several mountains. You will pass Kwun Yam Shan and Keung Shan. Each peak offers scenic views.
Once, from Ling Wui Shan, you could see quite far. North to Shenzhen. West to Macau. East to Hong Kong Island. South to Zhuhai islands. Smog can obscure the view today.
The trail from Keung Shan winds along hillsides. Reeds sway in the breeze during autumn. They look like silver chains.
Ling Wui Shan offers a panoramic vista. Fan Lau Tung Wan can be seen. So can Kau Ling Chung.
The Keung Shan Country Trail leads here. Some combine it with a visit to Lung Tsai Ng Yuen. It makes for a more interesting hike.
Lung Tsai Ng Yuen was once a famous scenic spot. It features a Nine-turn Bridge. This bridge crosses a lotus pond. The garden belonged to Woo Quen-sung. It fell into disrepair after his death.
Ling Wui Shan is more than just a peak. It is an experience. It is a place to savor isolation. It is a place to appreciate scenery. Remember the views from Ling Wui Shan. They are a reward for your climb.