South Lantau Country Park

South Lantau Country Park (designated on 20 April 1978) is a country park in Hong Kong, covering 5640 hectares, the largest area in Hong Kong. The park covers the south of Lantau Island and North Lantau country park. Fenghuangshan special area and Dadongshan special area are located in South Lantau country park.

South Lantau Country Park

South Lantau Country Park (designated on 20 April 1978) is a country park in Hong Kong, covering 5640 hectares, the largest area in Hong Kong. The park covers the south of Lantau Island and North Lantau country park. Fenghuangshan special area and Dadongshan special area are located in South Lantau country park.

geographical position

South Lantau country park is located in the south of Lantau

Lantau is an island about 10 km (6 miles) west of Hong Kong Island and is part of the new territories of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. Lantau is about 27 km (17 miles) long and 9.5 km wide, covering an area of 150 square km (58 square miles).

South Lantau country park is located in the south of Lantau Island, between the peaks of Fenghuang Mountain and Dadong mountain. North Lantau country park is in the north, South Lantau road in the south, diversion in the West and Meiwo in the East.

About the park

Park formation

Founded in 1978, South Lantau country park is the largest country park in Hong Kong with a total area of 56.4 square kilometers. Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong, covering an area of 144 square kilometers. It has 47 villages. The three largest villages are Mui Wo, Tung Chung and Tai O. in recent years, they have all developed into new towns. More than half of Lantau Island is listed as country park. Lantau country park is divided into South Lantau and North Lantau.

Park overview

South Lantau country park includes sesame Bay Peninsula, Shuikou Peninsula, south slope of Dadongshan, er'ao, shunting, wanzhangbu, Linghui mountain, Shibi, Shishi and Nanshan. Famous scenic spots include diversion fort, sesame Bay stone forest and other places. Among them, climbing on Fenghuang mountain to watch the day is a must for tourists.

South Lantau country park has many attractive places. It is located on the two peaks of Fenghuang Mountain and Dadong mountain in the south of Lantau Island. Fenghuang mountain is 934 meters high, with undulating mountains and beautiful natural scenery along the way. The southern part of Lantau Island is protected by Fenghuang Mountain and Dadongshan mountain. Because it is back to the north and south, the climate is mild. Standing on the angping plateau, you can see the Shibi reservoir, the scenery of lakes and mountains, making people relaxed and happy.

In the natural water system of Lantau Island, there are distinctive radial patterns. Looking through historical data, it turns out that hundreds of years ago, villagers built cross shaped stone paths on the mountain. Most of the existing stone paths have become popular ancient pedestrian paths for the country goers. Fenghuang trail is the first choice for mountain walkers to challenge themselves. Fenghuang trail is divided into 12 sections, 70 kilometers long, through Lantau country park in the north and south. It starts and ends at Meiwo. Along the way, there are ups and downs of mountains, beautiful scenery and panoramic natural scenery. Sesame Bay Peninsula is located in the South East corner of Lantau Island. It can be reached from Beiao beach via the hiking trail of Wangdong Bay. There is a large forest planting area on the peninsula. Along the way, you can see colorful butterflies. It can be said that birds are singing and flowers are fragrant. You can also see the beautiful scenery of Shigu island and Cheung Chau and the Bay Beach along the coast.

Park ecology

Due to the vast area of Lantau country park and its remote location and far away from noisy cities, Lantau is an ideal habitat for animals and plants with abundant ecological resources. Even the relatively rare plant species can be found in the northern foot of Fenghuang Mountain and Dadong mountain and the central area of zhimawan Peninsula, and large areas of primary secondary forests are preserved. For example: Shushen, Hong Kong Mulan, Shizi, etc. Among them, Shizi has been included in the atlas of rare and endangered plants in Guangdong Province. The artificial forest planting areas are mainly concentrated in the pond catchment area, guangtou mountain and the vegetation replanting after the mountain fire. The distribution of afforestation on Lantau Island is centered on the Shibi reservoir and spreads to the surrounding area. In view of the poor soil and close to the ocean in Lantau, early plants mostly used some fast-growing tree species. For example: Acacia formosana, red bakelite and Pinus elliottii. In recent years, some local plants have been planted. For example: park tree, Litsea cubeba, water Weng, camphor, Thoreau, Ficus microcarpa and Myrica rubra, etc.

There are many representative precious wild animals in Hong Kong, such as Huang Yu hiding in deep mountains and dense forests, lively and lovely squirrels living in trees, white bellied sea eagles flying in blue sky and blue sea, green butterfly shuttling among trees, thin winged dragonflies resting on waterside pavilions by streams, etc.

Outing facilities

Lantau country park is far away from the bustle. People can go for a walk, camping, sightseeing, swimming or fishing. They can also choose to barbecue or have a picnic in the scenic spots around the South Lantau catchment. There are three campsites along the coast of goulingyong, dalangwan and luojiwan, which can be used for camping. South Lantau country park is the first choice for a large and small suburban amusement park, with Fenghuang trail, Ngong Ping fun trail, country trail, cross-country bike trail, tree trail and other tourist sites.

The public can also choose to visit the temples in Ngong Ping and Shang Qiang mountain. Some of them provide cheap accommodation for tourists. There is also a youth hostel at Wangdong Bay in sesame Bay. In the areas of Tong Fu and Pui o, there are also private rental holiday houses with beautiful environment for tourists.

Scenic spots

In addition to the Phoenix sunrise, the ancient lime kilns on the sesame Bay Peninsula and the diversion Fort mentioned earlier, there are many places to visit in the South Lantau country park.

Interesting road in Ngong Ping

With a total length of 2.5 km, the road is wide and smooth with pleasant scenery. It takes about 45 minutes to complete the whole journey, which is the most suitable for beginners. Through the shady path beside Baolian temple, you can get to the tea garden. There is also a forked path at the end. 150 meters to the left, it is a plain with green trees. Standing on the plain, you can also see the charming scenery of Maitreya mountain and Phoenix Mountain. In addition, the agriculture, fisheries and Conservation Department has opened a 350 meter long "tree path" in Qiqu path. There are 20 species of local wild plants, many of which are rare. They are most suitable for visitors who love nature plants.

Phoenix Sun watching archway

Fenghuang path runs through the whole country park. Visitors can start from Meiwo and return to Meiwo through Erdong mountain, Dadong mountain, bogong'ao, Fenghuang mountain, angping, qiangshan, wanzhangbu, DAAO, er'ao, shunting, Shibi, Shuikou Peninsula, Beiao and Shilong. Fenghuang path is 70 km long and is divided into 12 sections. However, the first five sections need to cross the steep mountain road. Tourists should do what they can to make the best use of it Section tour is better. Fenghuang mountain is the second highest peak in Hong Kong, higher than Dadong mountain in the East. As the main peak and the sub peak are called Fenghuang and huanghuang respectively, they are called Fenghuang mountain. Tourists can take the Lantau bus from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping, and then follow the signs to Fenghuang sun memorial archway. Visitors who have watched the sunrise on Fenghuang mountain will be awed by its majestic momentum.

The best of Parks

Fenghuang mountain is the highest peak in the South Lantau country park, with a height of 934 meters. It is a tourist attraction for local mountaineers. Mountaineering activities are often carried out in the dark. The best choice for mountaineers is to stay in Ngong Ping hostel for one night, start early the next day and arrive at the top of the mountain before dawn, which is the best time to watch the sunrise. The mountain road along the way is very steep. It is better for climbers to have enough rest and preparation before climbing, and carry necessary items, such as coat, dry food, water, flashlight, etc.

The southern part of Lantau Island is protected by Fenghuang Mountain and Dadongshan mountain. Because it is back to the north and south, it has a mild climate, a large population and relatively developed transportation. Since ancient times, Lantau has been guarding the traffic hub of the South China River, with a unique location. All the historical sites found on the island indicate that the southern part of Lantau was inhabited in the Neolithic age. Fishing, salt making and ash burning have always been the main basic production industries in Lantau. The history of ash burning can be traced back to the Sui Dynasty (AD 500). A number of abandoned ancient lime kilns in erlangwan, sesame Bay Peninsula, have recently been completed for tourists to study and appreciate.

During the Qing Dynasty, Lantau and other coastal islands in South China were invaded by pirates and opium smugglers. At the beginning of the 18th century, the governor of Guangdong ordered the construction of a series of forts on Lantau Island with garrisons. The first fort was set up at the southwest tip of Lantau Island to defend the military stronghold at the mouth of the Pearl River. Local people call the fort "chicken wing corner fort". The diversion fort is the longest-term fort in the history of Hong Kong. It has been abandoned for many years. Although its ruins are overgrown with weeds, they are still clearly visible.

Located in South Lantau country park, Shibi reservoir is one of the reservoirs located on an outlying island. Shibi reservoir was once the largest reservoir in Hong Kong, with a storage capacity of 738 million cubic meters. Now it ranks third, behind Wanyi reservoir and chuanwan freshwater lake. The main dam of the reservoir has the same road as the Tai Tam tuk reservoir. The road has now become the main passage between Mei Wo and Tai o. As long as you stand on the angping plateau, you can overlook the whole Shibi reservoir. In the distance, there is a line of sea and sky, and in the near, there are lakes and mountains. You feel relaxed and happy. It not only washes the noisy mood of the city people, but also is an ideal place for taking photos. South Lantau country park has a number of

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