Hong Kong Trail (Section 7) Tai Tam Road to To Tei Wan
Hong Kong Trail

Trail Summary

Length
7.5 km
Duration
2 hours
Region
Hong Kong Island
Overall Difficulty (2-Star Moderate)

Length (Rating 2-Star)

Duration (Rating 2-Star)

Total Elevation Gain (Rating 2-Star)

Surface (Rating 2-Star)

Shading Level
(3 green leaves represent high shading level)

  • (Medium)

Overall Rating (5 hearts is the highest)

(Rating 3-Heart)

Section 7 of the Hong Kong Trail begins with plentiful shade from trees, but as you continue along this trail, the scenery gradually opens up. Following the Tai Tam East Catchwater, the stunning views of Tai Tam Harbour and Red Hill Peninsula slowly unfold before your eyes. Along the catchwater, you will pass the junction of trails leading to To Tei Wan and Obelisk Hill where there is an obelisk without inscription. Consider spending an extra half hour climbing up to explore Obelisk Hill before returning to the catchwater and continuing towards To Tei Wan. As you reach the final stretch of Section 7 of the Hong Kong Trail, the scenery of Lan Nai Wan Village presents itself—take a moment to appreciate the simple and peaceful rural lifestyle here. Although most of the trail follows halfway up the hill and is not particularly difficult, once you leave the catchwater and approach the end, the trail becomes increasingly steep, adding a bit of challenge and excitement to this section! Looking down at Tai Tam Bay from the uphill trail, the water is crystal clear, with weekend visitors enjoying various water activities that add life to the tranquil bay.


To facilitate the public in planning their hikes, the geographical information of the route, including the route map, starting point, endpoint, and elevation chart, has been saved in a "GPX" file. The public can download hiking-related applications on their smartphones or smart watches, then click on the following "GPX" file to import the relevant information, which serves as an aid for hiking. Please note that downloading "GPX" files may increase data usage, and the functions and content display may vary depending on the device and application used.



Transportation Information

Starting Point
Take public transport to “Tai Tam Reservoir (North)” bus stop or “Tai Tam Road, Tai Tam Dam (North)” minibus stop. Walk for about 30 m towards Tai Tam Harbour until you reach a staircase. Go down the stairs and continue walking approximately 1 km towards Shek O to reach the starting point.

Citybus routes - 14 and 314
Green Minibus routes - 16A, 16M and 16X


Endpoint
Take public transport to leave from “To Tei Wan” bus stop.

Citybus routes - 9 and X9

The transportation information provided in this website is for reference only. Please check the updated transportation information from the websites of Transport Department and relevant transport utilities before setting off.

HKeMobility web page
https://www.hkemobility.gov.hk/

Route Map

The map below shows the route and scenic spots along the hiking trail.
For details, please refer to the transportation information above and photos below.

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