Remember Jean-Claude Van Damme’s “Double Impact”? Mong Tung Wan served as a film location for it. This bay offers more than just cinematic history. Welcome to Mong Tung Wan. It is a serene escape on Lantau Island’s Chi Ma Wan Peninsula in Hong Kong.
Mong Tung Wan is a recognized village. It operates under the New Territories Small House Policy. This policy acknowledges the rights of indigenous villagers. It allows them to build small houses on their ancestral land.
Once, the Former Jockey Club Mong Tung Wan Hostel stood here. It had three blocks of two-story houses. The hostel’s design even won the 1984 HKIA President Prize. White walls and triangular tiled roofs characterized the buildings. External staircases led to the upper floors. Now, nature reclaims the site. The BBQ area is covered in weeds.
Today Mong Tung Wan offers a unique blend of relaxation and activity. The Hong Kong Outpost is located on a secluded beach. It provides stunning sunset views. You can get here by foot, bike, or boat.
What can you do at Mong Tung Wan? Explore Lantau’s Chi Ma Wan Peninsula. There are over 150 climbing routes. Relax on the secluded sandy beach. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards. Play beach volleyball or basketball. The sunset views from the Beer Garden or the pier are amazing.
If you seek tranquility, Mong Tung Wan is perfect. Stroll through the forest. Listen to birds and waves. Try some fishing. Or simply read a book.
Mong Tung Wan is a place where film history meets natural beauty. It is a place where you can relax. You can also find adventure. It is a unique corner of Hong Kong. It is waiting to be explored.