2022.04.16 SAT
【Hiking • 013】
Roaring Tiger Rock River . Middle Kau Nga Hang . Kau Nga Ling
虎吼石河 . 中狗牙坑 . 狗牙嶺
This route is a legendary “gold medal” trek in Hong Kong, famous for its intense technicality and heart-pumping scrambles. It kicks off with a tough climb through the loose scree of 【Tiger Roaring Rock River (虎吼石河)」 and continues along the rugged ridges of 【Kau Nga Ling (狗牙嶺)】, where you’ll get massive 360-degree views of 【Shek Pik Reservoir (石壁水塘)】. The real adrenaline hits at the 【Single Lifeline (一線生機)】, a narrow, nerve-wracking ridge with steep drops on both sides, followed by the grueling vertical climb of 【Hades’ Wall (閻王壁)】. After passing the iconic 【Bird Rock (小鳥回頭)】 and hitting 【Chop Wood Hollow (斬柴坳)】, you’ll finally descend into 【Ngong Ping (昂坪)】, finishing a properly hardcore day out. The whole trek is about 10km long and takes roughly 6 hours to smash out—it’s pretty intense and definitely best suited for those with a bit of hiking experience under their belts.Hope you have a cracking time on this hike!
Shui Hau (水口) → Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑) → Tiger Roaring Rock River (虎吼石河) → Kau Nga Ling (狗牙嶺) → Single Lifeline (一線生機) → Yim Wong Pik (閻王壁) → The Bird Rock (小鳥回頭) → Tsam Chai Au (斬柴坳) → Ngong Ping (昂坪)
Route Overview
Shui Hau (水口) → Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑) → Tiger Roaring Rock River (虎吼石河) → Kau Nga Ling (狗牙嶺) → Single Lifeline (一線生機) → Yim Wong Pik (閻王壁) → The Bird Rock (小鳥回頭) → Tsam Chai Au (斬柴坳) → Ngong Ping (昂坪)
【Start】 The hike kicks off at 【Shui Hau (水口)】. From here, head along 【South Lantau Road (嶼南路)】 towards 【Tong Fuk (塘福)】 before hitting the entrance to 【Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑)】. You’ll pass a catchwater section first; once you enter 【Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑)】, the terrain gets pretty rugged, so you’ll need to watch your step. It is a deep valley sandwiched between 【Middle Kau Nga / Middle Dog’s Teeth (中狗牙)】 and 【East Kau Nga / East Dog’s Teeth (東狗牙)】, with the stream originating from the southern part of 【Lantau Peak (鳳凰山)】.
【Mid-section】 Next, you’ll reach 【Tiger Roaring Rock River (虎吼石河)】, an epic stone river made of boulders that looks absolutely massive. These loose rocks were formed by the weathering of the neighboring 【Middle Kau Nga / Middle Dog’s Teeth (中狗牙)】 and 【East Kau Nga / East Dog’s Teeth (東狗牙)】 ridges — be extra careful with your footing here. Keep pushing up from the stone river until you reach 【Kau Nga Ling (狗牙嶺)】. The ridgeline ripples just like dog’s teeth; it involves a fair bit of scrambling and is quite technical, but the views are world-class. You will then cross the 【Single Lifeline (一線生機)】, a super narrow ridge where you’ll definitely need to use both hands and feet to scramble across.
【Finish】 Keep grinding upwards until you hit 【Yim Wong Pik (閻王壁)】. It’s a steep, daunting rock face that requires a careful climb. After that, you’ll pass 【The Bird Rock (小鳥回頭)】, a scenic spot where you’ll need to take a detour. Finally, you’ll reach 【Tsam Chai Au (斬柴坳)】. This marks your intersection with the 【Lantau Trail (鳳凰徑)】, where you can follow the path all the way down to 【Ngong Ping (昂坪)】 to finish the trip.
Here are the reference statistics for this journey:
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Transport Guide
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MTR • Tung Chung Station (港鐵 • 東涌站)
- Take 《Bus 11》, get off at 【Shui Hau 《East》 (水口站《東》)】.
- Take 《Bus 23》, get off at 【Shui Hau 《East》 (水口站《東》)】.

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Route Breakdown
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Outbound Route
《Shui Hau (水口) → Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑) → Tiger Roaring Rock River (虎吼石河)》
1. 📍 Shui Hau Village 《East》 • Bus Stop

Shui Hau Village 《East》 • Bus Stop (水口村 《東》 • 巴士站)
💡 P.S.:
- If needed, you can hit the nearby 【Shui Hau • Public Toilet (水口 • 公廁)】 before you start the trek.
2. 📍 Lantau Trail • Section 10 《I》

Lantau Trail • Section 10 • 《Information Map》 (鳳凰徑 • 第10段 《導覽地圖》)

Distance Post • L100 (標距柱 • L100)
3. 📍 Distance Post • L101

Distance Post • L101 (標距柱 • L101)
4. 📍 Lantau Trail • Section 10 《II》

Lantau Trail • Section 10 (鳳凰徑 • 第10段) 《II》
5. 📍 Lantau Trail • Section 10 《III》

Tong Fuk Catchwater / Shui Hau • Directional Sign (塘福引水道、水口 • 路牌)

Lantau Trail (鳳凰徑) • Logo

Distance Post • Info Board (標距柱 • 說明牌)
6. 📍 Tong Fuk • Catchwater

Tong Fuk • Catchwater (塘福 • 引水道)
7. 📍 Distance Post • LX317

Distance Post • LX317 (標距柱 • LX317)
8. 📍 Middle Kau Nga Hang • Entrance


Middle Kau Nga Hang • Entrance (中狗牙坑 • 入口)
9. 📍 Middle Kau Nga Hang 《I》



Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑) 《I》
10. 📍 Middle Kau Nga Hang 《II》


Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑) 《II》
11. 📍 Middle Kau Nga Hang 《III》

First Scrambling Challenge (第一個 • 攀爬挑戰)
12. 📍 Middle Kau Nga Hang 《IV》



Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑) 《IV》
13. 📍 Middle Kau Nga Hang 《V》

Rocky Section (岩石 • 路段)
14. 📍 Middle Kau Nga Hang 《VI》

Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑) 《VI》
15. 📍 Middle Kau Nga Hang 《VII》

Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑) 《VII》
The scramble up 【Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑)】 continues, requiring you to scale several more towering slopes.
16. 📍 Middle Kau Nga Hang 《VIII》

Middle Kau Nga Hang (中狗牙坑) 《VIII》
17. 📍 Tiger Roaring Rock River • Entrance

Tiger Roaring Rock River • Entrance (虎吼石河 • 入口) 《I》

Tiger Roaring Rock River • Entrance (虎吼石河 • 入口) 《II》

Tiger Roaring Rock River • Entrance (虎吼石河 • 入口) 《III》
18. 📍 Tiger Roaring Rock River

Tiger Roaring Rock River (虎吼石河) 《I》

Tiger Roaring Rock River (虎吼石河) 《II》
Route Breakdown
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Return Route
《Tiger Roaring Rock River (虎吼石河) → Tsam Chai Au (斬柴坳) → Ngong Ping (昂坪)》
19. 📍 Kau Nga Ling 《I》

Kau Nga Ling (狗牙嶺) 《II》
20. 📍 Kau Nga Ling 《II》


Kau Nga Ling (狗牙嶺) 《II》
21. 📍 Kau Nga Ling 《III》

Kau Nga Ling (狗牙嶺) 《III》
22. 📍 Single Lifeline

Single Lifeline (一線生機)
‼️ Warning:
- This section is incredibly steep and narrow. You must be extremely cautious and watch every single step!
23. 📍 Yim Wong Pik

Yim Wong Pik (閰王壁) 《I》

Yim Wong Pik (閰王壁) 《II》
24. 📍 The Bird Rock



The Bird Rock (小鳥回頭)
25. 📍 Tsam Chai Au




Tsam Chai Au (斬柴坳)
26. 📍 Lantau Trail • Section 3 《I》

Lantau Trail • Section 3 (鳳凰徑 • 第3段) 《I》
27. 📍 Distance Post • L026


Distance Post • L026 (標距柱 • L026)
28. 📍 Lantau Trail • Section 3 《II》


Big Buddha Views (遠觀 • 大佛)
29. 📍 Lantau Trail • Section 3 《III》

Viewing the Wisdom Path (遠觀 • 心經簡林)
30. 📍 Ngong Ping Plateau • Gateway

Ngong Ping Plateau • Gateway (昂坪高原 • 牌坊)
31. 📍 Lantau Peak Sunrise • Gateway


Lantau Peak Sunrise • Gateway (鳳凰觀日 • 牌坊)
32. 📍 Lantau Trail • Information Board



Lantau Trail • Information Board (鳳凰徑 • 資訊牌)
33. 📍 Wisdom Path


Wisdom Path (心經簡林)
34. 📍 Lantau Trail • Section 3 → Ngong Ping Fun Walk

Wisdom Path • Stone Inscription (心經簡林 • 石碑)
35. 📍 Ngong Ping Fun Walk 《I》


Ngong Ping Fun Walk (昂坪奇趣徑) 《I》
36. 📍 Ngong Ping Fun Walk 《II》


Ngong Ping Fun Walk (昂坪奇趣徑) 《II》
While walking along the 【Ngong Ping Fun Walk (昂坪奇趣徑)】, I spotted a wasp! You’ll also pass some abandoned village houses that have been reclaimed by nature—it’s amazing how flowers can bloom right out of the concrete.
37. 📍 Ngong Ping Fun Walk → Ngong Ping Road

Ngong Ping • Signpost (昂坪 • 路牌)
38. 📍 Ngong Ping Road 《I》



Looking up at the Buddha (仰望 • 大佛)
39. 📍 Ngong Ping • Pavilion

Ngong Ping • Pavilion (昂坪 • 涼亭)
Along 【Ngong Ping Road (昂坪路)】, you’ll pass a pavilion built in a very distinct traditional Chinese architectural style.
40. 📍 Di Tan and Po Lin Monastery • Archway

Di Tan and Po Lin Monastery • Archway (地壇 及 寶蓮禪寺 • 牌樓)
41. 📍 Ngong Ping Road 《II》


At the Foot of the Buddha (大佛腳下)
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Ngong Ping Plaza

Ngong Ping Plaza (昂坪廣場)
Past the Buddha, you’ll reach the 【Ngong Ping Plaza (昂坪廣場)】. The central path connecting the gateways is 【Bodhi Path (菩提路)】, which is lined with Bodhi trees and 12 statues of the 『Twelve Divine Heavenly Pastors』.
43. 📍 Ngong Ping Plaza • Archway


Ngong Ping Plaza • Archway (昂坪廣場 • 牌樓)
44. 📍 Ngong Ping Road 《III》



Ngong Ping Road (昂坪路)
45. 📍 Ngong Ping Village



Ngong Ping Village (昂坪市集)
Pass through the archway and you’ve reached 【Ngong Ping Village (昂坪市集)】. The Ngong Ping Nature Centre offers guided tours that cover famous landmarks and the Tree Walk leading to the 【Wisdom Path (心經簡林)】. It’s a great way to learn about native trees while enjoying the views. They also offer map and hiking pole rental services.





