Lantau South Country Park contains the highest and second-highest peaks in Hong Kong, Lantau Peak and Sunset Peak.
The park is home to a unique variety of high-altitude flora that is not found in lower-elevation Hong Kong country parks.
It forms a contiguous protected area with the neighboring Lantau North Country Park, creating a near-island-wide conservation corridor.
The park protects significant portions of the catchment areas for several of Hong Kong’s major reservoirs.
Despite its proximity to urban Hong Kong, the park is known for its high level of biodiversity, including rare fern species and various butterflies.
Lantau South Country Park covers 5,640 hectares of rugged terrain on Lantau Island, representing the largest country park in Hong Kong. It features a diverse landscape ranging from the island's high peaks, including Lantau Peak and Sunset Peak, to coastal areas overlooking the South China Sea. The park is a major hub for the Lantau Trail, a 70-kilometer circular route that traverses the island's interior. Vegetation is characterized by broad-leaved woodlands and shrublands, which provide habitats for local wildlife such as Rhesus macaques and various bird species. Visitors can access multiple mountain stream valleys and reservoirs located within the protected area. The park boundary encompasses the majority of the mountainous southern half of Lantau Island. It is managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for conservation and recreational purposes.
The summit of Sunset Peak, particularly during the autumn golden hour when the silvergrass glows.
Carry at least two liters of water, as there are no shops or refill stations inside the interior trail sections.
Wear sturdy, broken-in hiking boots with good ankle support to navigate the steep, uneven stone steps common to the Lantau Trail.
Download an offline topographical map, as cellular reception is inconsistent in the valleys and northern shadow of the peaks.
Attempting steep, exposed sections during summer midday heat or during T3 or higher typhoon signal alerts.
Practice 'Leave No Trace' principles, do not feed wild macaques, and stay on marked paths to prevent erosion.
