Scenic and Less Crowded Hiking Trail｜Ng Tung Chai + Tai Mo Shan

If you only hike one trail in Hong Kong, highly recommend the "Ng Tung Chai - Tai Mo Shan" route, which is also Section 8 of the MacLehose Trail. Just 1 hour direct from Shenzhen. Waterfalls, cat house, sea of clouds, and sunset all in one trip—every snap looks like a cinematic masterpiece, definitely worth multiple visits! ✨Route Highlights: 1️⃣ Ng Tung Chai Waterfall Group — Step into the Avatar Rainforest · Starting from Ng Tung Chai Village, passing Wander Garden, follow the stone steps uphill to encounter Hong Kong’s longest waterfall group💦 2️⃣ Hidden Surprise: Hillside Cat House🐱 · Walk along Section 8 of the MacLehose Trail towards Tai Mo Shan, with a full view of Shenzhen’s city skyline. Near the M146 marker post, look to the right to find an abandoned house painted with a giant cat—this is the super popular photo spot, the Cat House📸 3️⃣ Tai Mo Shan Sunset — Hong Kong’s version of “La La Land” · Reach the summit of Tai Mo Shan (Hong Kong’s highest peak⛰️), and wait for the sunset at the viewing platform below the radar station. · When the sunset dyes the horizon red, the sea of clouds rolls beneath your feet, and city lights twinkle in the distance🌆, the moment is so romantic it leaves you speechless! It feels like a scene straight out of “La La Land,” with the atmosphere fully charged. 📌 Practical Tips: 🚌 Transportation: Take bus 64K from Tai Po Market MTR Station to “Ng Tung Chai” stop → hiking start point (Wander Garden) → waterfall group → connect to Ng Tung Chai Stream Trail → Sze Fong Shan Au Pavilion → Tai Mo Shan summit → Tai Mo Shan Visitor Centre → take bus 51 on Castle Peak Road back to Tsuen Wan. If there are many people, you can take a taxi directly to the start point “Jade Mountain Villa” (150 HKD). 🥾 Gear: Hiking shoes (essential! Mossy paths are very slippery), at least 1.5L drinking water (no supply along the way), windbreaker (it’s windy at the summit), headlamp (if descending after sunset). ⌚️ Duration: 6 hours (including photo breaks) ⚠️ Note: Avoid the waterfall section on rainy days due to slippery and dangerous paths! Check sunset time and weather before departure; sea of clouds mostly appear in winter and spring. Leave no trace in the wilderness, remember to carry all trash down with you~ Heal all inner struggles in the mountains~ The joy of hiking in Hong Kong is something only those who do it can understand!