Lantau Trail – Section 10

📍 【Lantau Trail – Section 10 (鳳凰徑第10段) 】 is located on Lantau Island. Starting from Shui Hau Village, the trail winds gently along a catchwater for about 6 to 6.5 kilometers. This heavily shaded, peaceful trail is completely flat and easy to tackle, with the elevation rising gently from 20 meters to just 105 meters—making it absolutely perfect for a relaxed weekend stroll. Along the way, the trail serves up stunning, wide-open panoramic views over Tong Fuk and Cheung Sha beaches, giving you the best of both quiet forest paths and grand coastal scenery. With a beginner-friendly 1-star difficulty rating, the trail wraps up at Old Tung Chung Road. From there, you can choose to keep the momentum going onto Lantau Trail Section 11, or head out to the main road to catch public transport back to Tung Chung town centre.—

📌 Quick Facts

Item Details

District Lantau Island

Starting Point Shui Hau Village

Ending Point Cheung Sha or Old Tung Chung Road

Distance 5.8–6.5 km

Duration Approx. 2 hours

Distance Posts L100 – L113

Elevation Max approx. 120m, Min approx. 12m

Trail Conditions Approx. 90% concrete paved road, 10% natural dirt trail

Difficulty Easy—perfect for beginners and casual hikers

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🗺️ Geography & Trail Highlights

Shui Hau: The hike kicks off at the peaceful Shui Hau Village, where you’ll climb a set of stone steps up to the catchwater, rising from 20m to about 105m above sea level. Right next to the village lies a vibrant intertidal mudflat packed with diverse coastal ecology.

Catchwater: The vast majority of this section runs right alongside a catchwater. The ground is flat, nicely shaded by dense trees, and incredibly peaceful. You can hear the soothing sound of flowing water as you walk, with occasional wide-open clearances serving up great views of Lantau Peak.

Tong Fuk: Passing by a local BBQ site, you’ll get a fantastic bird’s-eye view looking down at Tong Fuk Beach. Historically known as “Tong Tong”, the village has been settled by the Chan and Tang clans since the late Ming Dynasty. Archeologists have uncovered ancient Tang Dynasty lime kilns at Miu Wan, alongside pottery shards and stone tools dating all the way back to the Bronze Age. The local Hung Shing Temple, built in 1803 (the 8th year of the Jiaqing reign) to honor the god of the sea, houses a historic bronze bell from that very same year. The village also features a Tin Hau Temple and a Guan Di Temple, showcasing a rich mix of local spiritual traditions.

Cheung Sha: Boasting one of the longest sandy beaches in Hong Kong, Cheung Sha is split into an Upper and Lower Village. The villagers’ ancestors originally migrated here from Guishan Island about two hundred years ago. Upper Village is one of Hong Kong’s top five archaeological hotspots, having turned up historical artifacts stretching from the Neolithic period right up to the Tang Dynasty. Today, Cheung Sha is famous as a laid-back holiday resort, dotted with European-style villas and beachfront cafes.

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🚍 Transport Info

Location Transport Options

Starting Point (Shui Hau Village) Take New Lantao Bus routes 1, 2, or N1 (from Mui Wo Ferry Pier); or routes 11, 11A, or 23 (from Tung Chung Town Centre). Hop off at the Shui Hau Village stop.

Ending Point (Cheung Sha) Catch bus routes A35, 1, 2, or 4 (heading to Mui Wo Ferry Pier) or routes 11, 11A, or 23 (heading to Tung Chung Town Centre) at the Cheung Sha Bridge stop. Alternatively, keep hiking Section 11 through to Tung Chung Road.

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✨ Trail Highlights

Category Location Highlights

Natural Scenery Lantau Peak, Tong Fuk, Cheung Sha Beach Flat catchwater paths, beautifully shaded trails, and stunning coastal views looking straight down onto Tong Fuk and Cheung Sha beaches.

Culture & History Hung Shing Temple, Cheung Sha Upper Village Coastal Site Ancient village temples and archaeological hotspots featuring the Tong Fuk lime kiln ruins, the 1803 Hung Shing bronze bell, and early excavations that showcase a deeply rooted fishing village culture.

Amenities Ma Po Ping Prison, South Lantau Country Trail The trail is well-equipped with plenty of pavilions and BBQ sites for a comfortable break.

Convenience Shui Hau Village, South Lantau Road Incredibly easy to access, with direct bus routes servicing both the starting and ending points.

Item	Details
District	Lantau Island
Starting Point	Shui Hau Village
Ending Point	Cheung Sha or Old Tung Chung Road
Distance	5.8–6.5 km
Duration	Approx. 2 hours
Distance Posts	L100 – L113
Elevation	Max approx. 120m, Min approx. 12m
Trail Conditions	Approx. 90% concrete paved road, 10% natural dirt trail
Difficulty	Easy—perfect for beginners and casual hikers

Location	Transport Options
Starting Point (Shui Hau Village)	Take New Lantao Bus routes 1, 2, or N1 (from Mui Wo Ferry Pier); or routes 11, 11A, or 23 (from Tung Chung Town Centre). Hop off at the Shui Hau Village stop.
Ending Point (Cheung Sha)	Catch bus routes A35, 1, 2, or 4 (heading to Mui Wo Ferry Pier) or routes 11, 11A, or 23 (heading to Tung Chung Town Centre) at the Cheung Sha Bridge stop. Alternatively, keep hiking Section 11 through to Tung Chung Road.

Category	Location	Highlights
Natural Scenery	Lantau Peak, Tong Fuk, Cheung Sha Beach	Flat catchwater paths, beautifully shaded trails, and stunning coastal views looking straight down onto Tong Fuk and Cheung Sha beaches.
Culture & History	Hung Shing Temple, Cheung Sha Upper Village Coastal Site	Ancient village temples and archaeological hotspots featuring the Tong Fuk lime kiln ruins, the 1803 Hung Shing bronze bell, and early excavations that showcase a deeply rooted fishing village culture.
Amenities	Ma Po Ping Prison, South Lantau Country Trail	The trail is well-equipped with plenty of pavilions and BBQ sites for a comfortable break.
Convenience	Shui Hau Village, South Lantau Road	Incredibly easy to access, with direct bus routes servicing both the starting and ending points.

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