With the cooler Hong Kong weather, it is time to explore the beauty of rural and ancient Hong Kong again.

MAYCHAM is pleased to invite you to join the Tung-O Ancient Trail (大嶼山東澳古道) hike from Tung Chung to Tai O on Saturday, 3 December 2022.

The Tung O trail was the only passage connecting Tung Chung to the Tai O fishing village before urbanisation. Tai O, at the western-most tip of Lantau Island, is a wonderfully well-preserved microcosm of life in old China.

Starting from Tung Chung MTR, the trail meanders along a generally flat path of about 15 km long. It passes through many landmark points of cultural and archaeological significance as well as some very Instagramable spots. The walk will take up to 4.5 hours. It is suitable for all reasonably fit persons.

Arriving at Tai O, you will be greeted with the sight of salted fish and dried shrimps and a thriving local market. Seafood lunch at Tai O is included.

Details are as follows:

Date : 3 December 2022, Saturday

Time : 8:00AM to 2:30PM

Tentative Program

8:00AM - Meet at Tung Chung Station (Exit B).

11:00AM – Stop at Sham Wat for Tofu Pudding

12:30PM – Seafood lunch at Tai O, explore Tai O.

2:30PM – End of official programme (see below).

Actual timing may vary depending on the speed of the hiking group.

Participants are encouraged to make their own way back using one of these routes (self-paid):

Option A: Take a bus from Tai O to Mui Wo and then a ferry from Mui O to Central. (Journey time: circa 2 hours).

Option B: Take a bus from Tai O to Tung Chung MTR station. (Journey time: circa 1.15 hour).

Option C: Take a bus from Tai O to Big Buddha. Tour the Tian Tan Buddha and then take the Ngong Ping cable car back to Tung Chung ((Journey time: circa 2 hours). [Note: The one-way price of Ngong Ping cable car is HK$160].

Cost (inclusive of dessert and lunch)

Member: HKD 300

Non-member: HKD 400

Spaces are limited. Please register your interest by 27 November 2022.

Note: Kindly provide your Whatsapp number during registration as we will create a Whatsapp group chat for further communication of this event.

Let's get our gear on!