Hiking in Hong Kong | Escape the Crowds and Unlock the Secluded Island Hometown of Chow Yun-fat

| Escape the crowds and unlock the secluded island hometown of Chow Yun-fat. When it comes to the most famous outlying islands in Hong Kong, it must be Lamma Island. The reason is simple: Lamma Island is the hometown of Chow Yun-fat. He spent his childhood and adolescence here, and it is said that he often returns to Lamma Island now. Unfortunately, I didn't run into him on this hike to Lamma Island. · Of course, in addition to being Chow Yun-fat's hometown, Lamma Island itself is also a paradise among the outlying islands of Hong Kong. As the third largest island in Hong Kong, it is very suitable for hiking. Lamma Island has both the simple charm of a fishing village and the natural beauty of mountains and seas. You can also have a cup of coffee in the artistic alleys of Yung Shue Wan, or go to Sok Kwu Wan to enjoy freshly caught seafood and feel the slow pace outside the city. · 📍 Location: Islands District, Hong Kong (ferry from Central Pier 4) 💰 Ferry ticket: I entered from Yung Shue Wan and exited from Sok Kwu Wan. The former is HKD 22.1 (HKD 30.8 on weekends), and the latter is HKD 27.5 (HKD 38.7 on Sundays). ⏰ Recommended time: Half-day trip (the ferry ride is about 30 minutes. Remember to check the schedule in advance to avoid waiting too long.) 🚶 Hiking difficulty: ⭐ (about 7km, about 3 hours for the whole journey) · 🔀 Hiking route reference Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier → Yung Shue Wan Main Street → Tin Hau Temple → Family Walk → Hung Shing Yeh Beach → Summit Viewing Platform → Lo So Shing Beach → Kamikaze Cave → Tin Hau Temple → Sok Kwu Wan Ferry Pier · 📸 Must-see spots along the way ✅ Yung Shue Wan Main Street: The streets in the village are crisscrossed, full of a strong artistic atmosphere. There are two- or three-story buildings on both sides, operating many interesting shops. ✅ Tin Hau Temple: A fishing village temple with a history of more than 200 years. The small temple is not large in scale, but it is full of faith. ✅ Hung Shing Yeh Wan Beach: About 20 minutes walk from Yung Shue Wan. On the way, you will pass the famous Kin Hing Ah Por Tofu Dessert, which is very cool and refreshing. As the most popular beach on Lamma Island, Hung Shing Yeh Wan still seems too mini, but the sea water is very clean, and there are reefs covering the coast cliffs, suitable for swimming or sunbathing. ✅ Summit Viewing Pavilion: Continue up from Hung Shing Yeh Wan for about 30 minutes to reach the highest point of the hiking route. The view from the summit viewing pavilion is not good. You need to walk to the mountain behind the pavilion. Here you can overlook the panoramic view of Lamma Island and Hong Kong's first wind power station - Lamma Winds. ✅ Lo So Shing Beach: On the way down the mountain, you can overlook the entire Sok Kwu Wan, and then reach Lo So Shing Village, where there are many exaggerated and strange graffiti. Compared with Hung Shing Yeh Wan, Lo So Shing Wan is less visited. The sand is very fine and is considered the most pleasant bay on Lamma Island. ✅ Sok Kwu Wan: Go down the mountain from Lo So Shing and enter the seaside boardwalk. Compared with the small freshness of Yung Shue Village, the nearby Sok Kwu Wan Village is closer to the feeling of a fishing village. On the way, you will pass the mysterious Kamikaze Cave. Sok Kwu Wan Village is full of various seafood food stalls along the street. You can have a good meal before leaving Lamma Island. · 💡 Hiking tips ✅ Difficulty: Mostly stone roads and steps, some sections are steep. ✅ Equipment: Lightweight sneakers, sun hat, mosquito repellent, plenty of water (only Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan have supplies along the way). ✅ Best time: Spring and Autumn (October to April), avoid high temperatures at noon in summer.