Olympic Trail on Lantau Island is also known as the Tung Mui Ancient Trail.
The 5.6-kilometre section between Pak Mong Village and Mui Wo was renamed the Olympic Trail in 2008 to honour Hong Kong’s hosting of the Beijing Olympic Games’ equestrian events.
Though shorter and with less elevation than other popular country trails, the Olympic Trail offers a quick getaway from the bustling city and a clear panoramic view of Lantau’s breathtaking waterfronts and idyllic nature.
Though the Olympic torch never passed the Olympic Trail, hikers can find plaques and memorabilia for different games held during the Olympics, from badminton to shooting and athletics.
Once you reach a more open area after a few kilometres in the woods, the contrast between the nature around the trail and the megastructure makes the experience quite memorable.
Take a moment to get dazzled by the breathtaking views from the Olympic Trail as you start your descent towards Mui Wo Silvermine cave.
The cave was once a place of silver production, and that’s how the area (and the hill) got its name. Silver mining began in 1910 but stopped later on account of low silver content. Although the cave is tens of metres deep, it is now completely sealed. It now only serves as a relic of Hong Kong’s past, and a reminder of how the area got its name.
Got back home to this beautiful sunset.
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