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Fan 2 Lau (分流) 2025

Daniel Kohler 發佈於 13.05.2025 查看圖片庫

Fan 2 Lau (分流) 2025

Fan 2 Lau (分流) is a peninsula on the southwest tip of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. In Cantonese, Fan Lau means “separating water flow“. It precisely describes the main characteristic of the peninsula: separating the current from the Pearl River and the water of the South China Sea.

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Label	Name
A	Discovery Bay Plaza
B	Neo Horizon Entry Point
C	Lau Fa Tung
D	Tiger Head
E	Lok Fu Tau (View Point)
F	Celestial Peach
G	Mui Wo Silvermine Bay Beach

In addition to the peninsula’s geographical property, the area has an ancient stone circle, an old military fort, a Tin Hau temple, abandoned villages, and panoramic views of Lantau South Country Park.

However, the area is only accessible on foot via the Fan Lau hike, which includes Lantau Trail Section 8, Fan Lau Country Trail, and Lantau Trail Section 7. The point-to-point coastal trail is easy but very long.

In this post, I’ll explain everything you need to know about Fan Lau Peninsula and how to spend the day hiking this long but rewarding trail on Lantau Island.

Fan 2 Lau (分流) 2025

What you need to know before starting Fan Lau Hike

Before you start hiking to Fan Lau, take a look at my Hong Kong solo travel guide and get an overview of HK first.

Here are a few additional tips for hiking the Fan Lau trail:

The best times to hike to Fan Lau are late autumn, winter, and early spring. The trail is long and exposed to the sun, so I would not recommend hiking during summer.
Bring enough water (at least 2-3L) and food for seven hiking hours.
Bring sunscreen and other sun protection for the exposed trail.
Get an Octopus Card, a rechargeable smartcard for public transportation in Lantau.
Google Maps has enough information about the Fan Lau hiking trail. But if you really want to see all the trail details, especially around the Fan Lau Peninsula, download the “Hiking Trail HK” app on your smartphone.

Difficulty: intermediate (easy trail, not much elevation gain, but long duration)

Duration: 7 hours

Distance: 16km

What to bring:

hiking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), lots of water, snacks, smartphone (for taking photos and navigation)

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How to get to the start of the hiking trail to Fan Lau

From anywhere in Hong Kong, take the MTR to Tung Chung Station. Then walk 1 minute from Exit B to the bus terminus and hop on bus 11 to Sha Tsui, which is west of Shek Pin Reservoir.

NLB Bus #11: from Tung Chung Station Bus Terminus to Sha Tsui Bus Stop

Time: 50 minutes (every 10 to 20 minutes)

Cost: $13.4HKD on weekdays and $22.3HKD on weekends and public holidays (pay with Octopus card)

There is a big sign for Lantau Country Park. You don’t have to walk around the sign – a short staircase is next to the bus stop. Shek Pik public toilet is in front of the bus stop if you need to use the facilities.

Are you ready to hike to Fan Lau on Lantau Island?

Not many people know about Fan Lau, not even the locals. But if you love to hike and discover off-the-beaten-path places, you’ll have to hike this fantastic Lantau Island hike.

The journey is long, but the views are all worth your time and effort.

If you have any other questions about Fan Lau Country Trail, please leave them below in the comment section.

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Fan 2 Lau (分流) 2025

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評論來自 Daniel Kohler 於 06.05.2025 (01:17)

This article is very well written, I do like the way you are presenting the your experience and how you explain it to others. It is easy to follow and allows many others to do the same. I am looking forward to meet up with you on the next hike.
- 回覆者 Author 2 於 06.05.2025 (01:18)
  
  Thank you for posting this feedback Daniel, we look forward to meet you at our next hike. Check out the upcoming events..

歡迎嚟到香港行山會！ 這裡是與志同道合的人一起享受香港數百條步道樂趣的好去處。

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歡迎嚟到香港行山會！
這裡是與志同道合的人一起享受香港數百條步道樂趣的好去處。