| Nei Lak Shan | |
| Distance: 11.0 Km | |
| Duration: 5.5 hours | |
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Nei Lak Shan Country Trail
From Ngong Ping Bus Terminal through the archway, the trail starts by following the avenue straight until Ngong Ping Piazza. Along the way, the rounded hill of Nei Lak Shan is towering on the left in contrast to Lantau Peak like a pyramid on the right. From the round open area in front of another archway, follow the concrete road (Ngong Ping Fun Walk) on the right which could leads to Wisdom Path. Not far ahead, the trail then joins the right concrete path. Head to the next junction, it traces the path on the left according to the signpost for the way until joining Nei Lak Shan Country Trail (Going forward will be led to Wisdom Path and Lantau Trail). Along the path, you could overlook Lantau Peak towering on the right. Afterward, it leads to the entry of Nei Lak Shan Country Trail on the left.
Nei Lak Shan
Along Nei Lak Shan Country Trail up, not far ahead, turn left at the junction (the both sides are the same country trail that just skirts along the hillside of Nei Lak Shan for a loop). Ascend the path a short distance, then pay attention to the entry of the uphill path on the right. Head the path, it is obvious and contours along the hillside gently up until climbing to the knoll. Look back to Lantau Peak, its northwest crags named Inverted Bowl Cliff seems to be a huge inverting bowl falling from the sky. Skirting along the left wire netting enclosing something like antennas and then having a look, the full view over Ngong Ping could be seen clearly. Afterward, return to the main path and still follow it uphill. There are many silver grasses distributing on the hillsides to lighten the nature in the sunshine of the winter. Moreover there are also some large rocks on the surrounding hillside, which form a picturesques mountain seen with the swinging silver grasses. Further up, the trail comes to the range pole on the left of the transmittion station at the hilltop.
At the helipad on the right, it offers the splendid veiws over the lofty Sunset Peak and Lantau Peak like side by side. Afterward, follow the path alongside the wire netting of the station to the right, it then joins the downhill path at the northeast. The path is clear and slightly steep at the beginning then roughly contours along the ridge. Along the way, you could overlook Tung Chung. In addition, there are also full of sliver grasses on the hillsides. After the descent over several hillsides, the angle station of cable car could be seen in the valley. Further down, it then leads to Nei Lak Shan Country Trail.
Note: The downhill path from Nei Lak Shan is partly steep that would require clamber.
Ngong Ping 360 Rescue Trail
At Nei Lak Shan Country Trail facing the angle station of cable car, there is a shortcut path on the left of the station that could lead up to it. After crossing through the station along its left side, it then joins Ngong Ping 360 Rescue Trail beside the station. Afterward, follow the concrete path to the right which undulates along the hillsides roughly alongside under the aerial ropeway. Pass through the iron support tower, it turns the wood-paved path. Along the trail, it alternately traces concrete and wood paths through the woods. Part of the flights of the steps are quite steep. On the way, the view is rairly open that offers the distance view over the airport, Sunset Peak and Shek Mun Kap. After passing through the angle station no.3, Tung Chung Town could be seen and the path sharply turns downward. Descend the long flight of the steps, it then leads down to Tung O Ancient Trail.
Afterward, follow Tung O Ancient Trail to the right. Pass through the football field and the public toilet, then take the left path at the junction until joining Yu Tung Road. Along Yu Tung Road to the left, it then comes to the junction of Shun Tung Road. Cross Shun Tung Road through the subway then trace Shun Tung Road until the junction of Tat Tung Road. Finally, head Tat Tung Road to Tung Chung Railway Station.
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Alternatives: After descending to Nei Lak Shan Country Trail from the top of Nei Lak Shan, if you do not go to Tung Chung via Ngong Ping 360 Rescue Trail,
- You could still follow Nei Lak Shan Country Trail to the left, then join Lantau Trail to the right at the junction to return Ngong Ping.
- Or follow Nei Lak Shan Country Trail to the left leading straight to the cable car terminal at Ngong Ping.
Summary
Nei Lak Shan* seems to nestle the buddhist hall and the hude buddha. In the tranquil atmosphere, it lets you to be at peace with yourself. In the hills, there are full of vitality from the grasses, the trees, the birds and even the butterflies in the verdant surroundings. In contrast, we are caged in the pale ruined city which the peoples and the cars always run in an endless stream. Although we made our daily schedules full, it could not fill our emotional emptiness, even let you easily become frustrated or lost. Perhaps, by pondering deeply upon and experiencing the real meaning of life, it would achieve spiritual fulfillment.* Nei Lak is one of the name of Buddha in chinese.
Last Update : 29.07.2019
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