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Outdoors Ngong Ping, Lantau Island

Nei Lak Shan Country Trail

An outdoor spot in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Nei Lak Shan Country Trail in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lantau Island, alongside 3 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) and Po Lin Vegetarian Kitchen.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Ngong Ping
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

    Bronze Buddha 34 meters tall, reached by 268 steps.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Po Lin Vegetarian Kitchen

    Monastery dining hall serving set Buddhist vegetarian meals.

    Food · 0.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Po Lin Monastery

    Active monastery with colorful halls opposite the Big Buddha.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan)

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

    Outdoors · 2.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Tai O Fishing Village

    Stilt houses over tidal creeks, dried seafood stalls and short boat trips.

    Sight · 3.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ngong Ping 360

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

    Activity · 5.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Nei Lak Shan Country Trail is a stop on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Lantau Island

Another curated outdoor spot in Lantau Island. 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 Nei Lak Shan Country Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

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Address
Nei Lak Shan Country Trail, Ngong Ping, New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates
22.25757, 113.90203
Destination
Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Nei Lak Shan Country Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Nei Lak Shan Country Trail?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Nei Lak Shan Country Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Nei Lak Shan Country Trail?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Start from Ngong Ping village; the north side has the best airport views.

Is Nei Lak Shan Country Trail free?

Yes, we list Nei Lak Shan Country Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Nei Lak Shan Country Trail?

Nei Lak Shan Country Trail is at Nei Lak Shan Country Trail, Ngong Ping, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Nei Lak Shan Country Trail?

Nei Lak Shan Country Trail appears on Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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