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* '''Mui wo-Discovery bay trail''', 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. Crosses several hills and valleys, the tops of which can give views of the Hong Kong skyline on clear days.
* '''Mui wo-Discovery bay trail''', 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. Crosses several hills and valleys, the tops of which can give views of the Hong Kong skyline on clear days.
* '''Sunset Peak''', 869 metres, 1-1/2 to 2 hrs, approx. 7km. This hike starts at the Nam San base station (approx. 300m altitude), an outdoor area with picnic tables, a vending machine and flushing toilets. Follow the sign for the <i>Nam San tree walk</i>, a relatively flat trail through a forest with signs describing the trees seen along the route. About 5 minutes into this walk, you will come to a junction. Here you can either take the tree walk back to Nam San, or follow the trail marked "Sunset Peak". The trail first follows some switchbacks through the forest, then ascends above the treeline and runs along a ridge. On clear days, the summit offers spectacular views of the whole of Lantau Island and the southwestern new territories. There are cabins at the summit, which can be rented by following the URLs painted on the side.
* '''Sunset Peak''', 869 metres, 1-1/2 to 2 hrs, approx. 7km. This hike starts at the Nam San base station (approx. 300m altitude), an outdoor area with picnic tables, a vending machine and flushing toilets. Follow the sign for the <i>Nam San tree walk</i>, a relatively flat trail through a forest with signs describing the trees seen along the route. About 5 minutes into this walk, you will come to a junction. Here you can either take the tree walk back to Nam San, or follow the trail marked "Sunset Peak". The trail first follows some switchbacks through the forest, then ascends above the treeline and runs along a ridge. On clear days, the summit offers spectacular views of the whole of Lantau Island and the southwestern new territories. There are cabins at the summit, which can be rented by following the URLs painted on the side.
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* '''Lantau Peak''', 934m. Lantau peak is the second highest point in Hong Kong and the highest point on Lantau Island. Most hikers hike to the summit from Ngong Ping (approx. 500m) though more experienced hikers can hike the full elevation, starting at Tung Chung road. You can also stay overnight at the Ngong Ping hostel, and wake up very early to reach the summit in time for the spectacular sunrise.
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| content=At 934 metres, the second highest point in Hong Kong and the highest point on Lantau Island. You can also stay overnight at the Ngong Ping hostel, and wake up very early to reach the summit in time for the spectacular sunrise. Although not particularly high by international standards, this is a fairly hard climb and you should make full preparations, especially during summer.
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* '''Swim''' at Silvermine Beach in Mui Wo or at any of the other beaches around the island.
* '''Swim''' at Silvermine Beach in Mui Wo or at any of the other beaches around the island.
* Have a '''BBQ''' on the beach
* Have a '''BBQ''' on the beach