Hong Kong Scenic Spot No. 5: Sunset Peak

Stunning Golden Yellow

Sunset Peak

Sunset Peak is the second highest mountain on Lantau Island, just behind Lautau Peak. At 800 meters above sea level, a couple dozen of stone shacks scatter over the highland between Sunset Peak and Yi Tung Shan.

Recent, here is so famous about the Miscanthus (芒草). In Autumn, the Miscanthus grow beautiful and turns into golden yellow. People would go up hill to take photos in front of the seas of golden yellow grassland. 

Hong Kong Scenic Spot No. 4: Tai Mo Shan

Top High Mountain in N.T.

Tai Mo Shan大帽山

Tai Mo Shan is the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an elevation of 957 m. It locates in Tsuen Wan, New Territories. The Tai Mo Shan Country Park covers an area of 14.40 km² around Tai Mo Shan. It is located to the north of Tai Lam Country Park. It is noted to have the 35-metre Long Falls. 

In daytime, people usually would use to go hiking. There are several hiking routes for visitors. You can select the hiking sites according your ability, time, lengths and difficulty level. You should also find your friends to go there if you are not familiar with Tai Mo Shan. In the country park, people would go BBQ with friends and family there as there are BBQ sites. I have been there for many times during my primary school and secondary school period. 

At night, people would go for sunrise as this is the highest place. In Spring, people would go more for taking photos of 'Sea of Cloud', which would be shown below. It is so awesome!

Hong Kong Scenic Spot No. 3: Grass Island

An Island of Grass

Grass Island 塔門

Grass Island or Tap Mun is an island in Hong Kong, located in the northeastern part of the territory. Its area is 1.69 km. It is part of the Tai Po District. There are about 100 people living on the island. The villagers are mostly farmers, merchants or fishermen. The latter category has recently diminished as many youths from fishing families have chosen to work in the city instead. 

Here is a popular camp site. However, the great contrast of temperature and wind condition make people uncomfortable to adapt. It still worths to come as the sunrise and sunset here are so stunning! Have you seen a sun coming out just beyond the coastline?

Actually, there is not much to eat. There is one seafood restaurant and a number of small tea restaurants, many of which are known for 'ice-less' ice-cold milk tea and boiled squid dishes. Some fishermen of Grass Island make a living by selling their sun-dried catch. Sun-dried fish and shrimp are popular amongst local tourists. There are also temples for tourists to visit! 

Hong Kong Scenic Spot No. 2: Nai Sang Wai

Place to Relax 

Nai Sang Wai南生圍

Nam Sang Wai is a wetland area to the north of Yuen Long, in Hong Kong, which covers a roughly triangular area. It is bordered by the Shan Pui River in the west, separating it from Yuen Long Industrial Estate, the Kam Tin River in the east and a branch of the KamT in River in the south. Here is a place not only attract the birds, but also people to take photos like wedding photos. Dramas, such as《搜神傳》,《胭脂水粉》and《洪武三十二》, takes recording here too! 

Hong Kong Scenic Spot No. 1: Shing Mun Reservoir Hike

Human Heaven

Shing Mum Reservoir Hike城門水塘

Shing Mun Reservoir is a reservoir in Hong Kong, which is located in Shing Mun, the area between Tsuen Wan and Sha Tin, in the New Territories.  It was completed in 1937, and also a great source of fresh water and home to many species of butterflies and migratory birds. There are protective feng shui woods remain, which boast more than 70 species of trees. It is a great place for running, picnic, hiking, etc. 

It lengths approximately 11 km. It may take 5-6 hours to around the hiking route.