Investment immigration to Hong Kong offers many great places for hiking and watching the sunrise. Inviting a few friends, packing your hiking gear, and experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the vast red light dyeing the clouds is a wonderful way to spend a weekend. Here, we recommend ten of the best sunrise viewing spots for friends living in Hong Kong. Personally, I think every one of them is worth a visit! Go ahead and relax your body and mind!
1. Tai Mo Shan
As the highest peak in Hong Kong and adjacent to the plains of Yuen Long and Kam Tin, it is a great place for sunrise, sunset, and even photographing the galaxy, attracting many photography enthusiasts. On the eve of New Year's Day, the mountain is often crowded with people waiting for the first rays of the new year's sun.
Transportation: If hiking in a group of 4-5, you can take a taxi via Tai Mo Shan Rotary Park to the gate before the mid-mountain area, walk along Tai Mo Shan Road for about an hour to reach the vicinity of the summit, and you can see the sunrise by looking east from any point along the road.
2. Lantau Peak
Lantau Peak is the second highest peak in Hong Kong and a famous spot for watching the sunrise. However, the temperature at night on Lantau Peak is low, so night hikers should find someone familiar with the route to lead the way and be well-prepared before setting off. Moreover, the summit is often foggy in the early morning, so there is no guarantee of seeing the sunrise; the chances are higher in winter. Some say the chance of seeing the sunrise on Lantau Peak is one in three; good luck to everyone!
Transportation: Take Lantau Bus No. 23 to Ngong Ping Village, which takes about 50 minutes. After getting off, follow the signs to Lantau Trail and walk for about 25 minutes to arrive.
3. Sunset Peak
Sunset Peak is located on Lantau Island and is the third highest peak in Hong Kong. It is part of the Lantau Trail. Along the way, you can see the scenery of Lantau Peak and South Lantau. The sea of clouds and sunrise at Sunset Peak are famous far and wide, making it very suitable for photography enthusiasts. However, be aware that the stone steps on the mountain path are large and rugged, so walk with caution.
Transportation: Take bus 11 or 23 from Tung Chung Town Centre and get off at Pak Kung Au. After getting off, you will see a pavilion opposite; there is a path next to it, which is the way up the mountain. For more convenience, you can take a taxi directly up.
4. Ngong Ping (Ma On Shan)
Ngong Ping is located within Ma On Shan Country Park. It is a rare high-altitude grassland between Ma On Shan town centre and Sai Kung town centre. It is highly accessible and offers spectacular scenery, providing a panoramic view of the entire Sai Kung sea. You will occasionally see people paragliding and hiking.
Transportation: Take the NR84 village bus from Yiu On Estate, Ma On Shan, get off at the Ma On Shan Village terminus, and then walk along the Ma On Shan Country Trail for about 1 hour.
5. Sai Kung Pier
A sunrise spot suitable for drivers, with transport available 24 hours a day. It is a few minutes' walk after getting off. The foreground is the inner sea of Sai Kung. At sunrise, the water surface turns red, and the sun rises over Kau Sai Chau, which, combined with the various islands, is very attractive.
Transportation: Take bus 92 from Diamond Hill MTR Station, or take minibus 1M from Exit C1 of Hang Hau MTR Station.
6. Tin Ha Shan, Clear Water Bay
Tin Ha Shan is also a popular sunrise viewing spot. It is convenient and easy to reach, so there is no need to worry about night hiking. The bay near the east of Tin Ha Shan is Po Toi O. Photography lovers can use this as a foreground to capture beautiful sunrises.
Transportation: Take KMB bus 91 or green minibuses 16, 103, or 103M and get off at Ng Fai Tin. You will see the High Junk Peak Country Trail; walk upwards to reach it.
7. Tiu Tang Lung
Located on the highest peak in the northeast New Territories, it faces Yan Chau Tong, known as the most beautiful coastline, to the east. When the weather is good, the morning sun rises over the water, and the surrounding red clouds, combined with the winding coastline and small islands, are so beautiful that you will forget where you are. However, the mountain path does not have clear signs, so it is suitable for experienced hikers.
Transportation: Take green minibus 20C from Tai Po Market MTR Station to Wu Kau Tang, then pass through the Kau Tam Tso jungle, follow a clearer mountain path, walk for about ten more minutes, choose the upward stone steps at the fork, and keep walking up to the top.
8. Tap Mun
Climbing up Tap Mun, you can see the beautiful scenery of the boundless coastline. If the weather is clear, you may be lucky enough to see the sun rising from the horizon. Transportation here is convenient, making it a great place to watch the sunrise!
Transportation: Take a ferry from Wong Shek Pier. After getting off, walk along the small path for twenty minutes to reach the large grassland.
9. Cape D'Aguilar
Cape D'Aguilar is located at the end of the Southern District of Hong Kong and is the only marine reserve in Hong Kong. Walking along the road on Cape D'Aguilar Road, you can reach the seaside of the University of Hong Kong's research institute. There are various attractions such as the Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse built in 1875 and cliffs eroded into rugged shapes. The lighthouse paired with the rising sun is breathtakingly beautiful.
Transportation: Take bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus to Cape D'Aguilar Station (D'Aguilar Peak), then proceed along Cape D'Aguilar Road and walk for 30 minutes towards the seaside.
10. Tai Tau Chau
Tai Tau Chau is an island off Shek O with different scenery eroded by waves. Go straight into Shek O Village, pass Shan Tsai Road, and you will see the hill. There is a pavilion on the summit, and the scenery to the east and south is boundless, making it definitely a great place to watch the sunrise.
Transportation: Take bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus to the terminus. Walk to the end of Shek O Village Road from the right side of the roundabout, and you will see a pebble beach. Cross a stone bridge to reach Tai Tau Chau.