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Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)

An outdoor spot in Lantau Island, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan) in Lantau Island
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Why go

Hong Kong's second-highest peak, a steep climb with sweeping sea views.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lantau Island, alongside 3 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Po Lin Monastery, 1.4 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Adventure
Price
Free
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lantau Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Po Lin Monastery

    Active monastery with colorful halls opposite the Big Buddha.

    Sight · 1.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Po Lin Vegetarian Kitchen

    Monastery dining hall serving set Buddhist vegetarian meals.

    Food · 1.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

    Bronze Buddha 34 meters tall, reached by 268 steps.

    Sight · 1.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Nei Lak Shan Country Trail

    Easy loop trail on the slopes above Ngong Ping with views over the Big Buddha, the airport and the South China Sea.

    Outdoors · 2.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Cheung Sha Beach

    Long sandy beach on Lantau's south coast with lifeguards in summer.

    Outdoors · 3.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ngong Ping 360

    Cable car from Tung Chung over the bay and hills to Ngong Ping plateau.

    Activity · 4.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan) is a stop on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lantau Island

Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan) is our only outdoors pick in Lantau Island; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lantau Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lantau Island run from 18°C in January to 29°C in August; June is usually the wettest month. For Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan) itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Lantau Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lantau Island weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan), so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Lantau Trail Sec. 3, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates
22.24925, 113.92012
Destination
Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan): quick answers

How much time do you need at Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)?

Plan on about 4 hours at Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan). That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Sunrise hikes start from Pak Kung Au around 4am.

Is Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan) free?

Yes, we list Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan) as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)?

Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan) is at Lantau Trail Sec. 3, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)?

Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan) appears on Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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