Lamma Island | 7 km | Moderate
From turquoise coves and traditional fishing villages to an environmentally friendly wind turbine, Lamma Island is a medley of hidden Hong Kong scenery.
Lamma Island, also known as Y Island or Pok Liu Chau or simply Pok Liu, is the third-largest island in Hong Kong. Photo credit: hongkong.cathaypacific.com
Starting Point — Sok Kwu Wan
Visitors are welcomed by a streetful of seafood restaurants and arts and crafts stores once they disembark at the pier. Photo credit: beckyexploring.com
Tin Hau Temple
This 150-year-old Tin Hau Temple is where local fishermen pray to Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea, for safety and fruitful returns before setting out to fish. Renovated after a fire in 2005, the temple houses a specimen of the world’s longest bony fish, giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne), discovered in 2001 in Lamma Island Strait. Photo credit: pinterest.com
Hilltop pavilion (Lamma Island Family Walk)
Following the Family Walk you will soon reach a pavilion. Take a break and enjoy the magnificent view of Aberdeen, Repulse Bay and Ocean Park across East Lamma Channel. Photo credit: en.tripadvisor.com.hk
Hung Shing Yeh Beach
Fine sands, clear waters, beautiful sunshine and refreshing sea breeze — no wonder visitors and locals alike love to swim and sunbathe here!. Photo credit: jonistravelling.com
Lamma Winds
After a 20-minute hike from Hung Shing Yeh Beach to the hilltop of Tai Ling, a giant wind turbine comes into sight. It is Hong Kong’s first commercial-scale wind turbine, providing electricity to local residents and reducing the amount of coal burnt for energy by about 350 tonnes annually. Walk up a small stairway to the pavilion nearby for an open view of both the Lamma Wind Turbine and Lamma Power Station. Photo credit: scmp.com
Endpoint — Yung Shue Wan
Holiday rental flats, handicraft stores, bars, restaurants and cafes line the narrow streets of Yung Shue Wan. The village is a great hang-out for islanders and a colourful finale to your journey offering snacks and souvenirs before you hop on a ferry to Aberdeen and Central. Photo credit: gabisworld.com
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Info:
Area: Outlying Island District
Starting point: Sok Kwu Wan
Endpoint: Yung Shue Wan Main Street
Average hiking time: About 3 hours
Distance: Approximately 7 km
Replenishing stations: There are a few booths selling herbal tea, soft drinks and snacks on the way but they usually only open during weekends. It’s better to stock up at Sok Kwu Wan, but please note that some restaurants may close on weekdays.
Difficulty: Moderate - Leveled path, a number of replenishment options)
How to get there:
To the starting point:
Take a 30-minute ferry ride from Central Pier 4 (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit E1, walk through IFC mall, and the footbridge) to Sok Kwu Wan.
From the endpoint:
Take a ferry from Yung Shue Wan pier to Central or Aberdeen. From here, public transport is available to other destinations.