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Tai Mo Shan hike

Tai Mo Shan Road, Tai Mo Shan, New Territories

Description

Tai Mo Shan is Hong Kong highest peak, culminating at 957m where the Hong Kong Observatory weather station is located. The peak acts as the centre point of the Tai Mo Shan Country Park that is accessible by road and multiple trails, including section 8 of the MacLehose trail. There are many hike options of varying length.

Access & Transport

The starting / end points most frequently used include Shing Mug Reservoir, Lead Mine Camp, Kadoorie Farm and Rotary Club Campsite. All of those besides Kadoorie Farm are accessed from the southern side of the Tai Mo Shan range.

Instructions & Recommendations

The trails can be steep and rocky so proper footwear is required - but need not be ankle high. There are few, if any, water points or even opportunities to buy drinks so make sure you carry sufficient water, especially if temperatures are close to or above 30 deg. (keeping in mind the high humidity level in HK). Unless you are looking at an out-and-back you will end in a different point from where you started so bear that in mind when planning your transport.

Meta review

Most reviewers and travel / blog writers very much enjoy the hike up HK highest peak, especially if the weather is clear. There are no meaningful negative comments.

Environmental & Social

Green activity and socially neutral

Conclusion

Hiking Tai Mo Shan is a good option for those looking to escape the city - it can be accessed from several points and therefore can be seen as less time consuming than alternatives in the Sai Kung peninsula or Lantau. However, the views are not as impressive (even though it is more proeminent), probably because the location is not near the sea.

Key positive

Good trails requiring a different range of fitness level

Impressive views if you are lucky with the weather

Not crowded

Key negative

The Observatory is not open to the public

Insufficient water points

Suitability

Most sections require some degree of fitness and there is little to do for kids so mostly recommended for 12 - 65 years old. Not suitable for people with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:4h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningNo

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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