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Lamma Island Hiking

Hong KongMorten Byskov - 5050 TravelogCanon 5Ds R, EF 16-35 4L IS, Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4, Hong Kong 15, Hong Kong, Lamma Island, Hiking, Swimming, Dining, Ferry, Yung Shue Wan, Sok Kwu Wan, Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, Travel Photography, Travel Blog, Travel Tips, Southeast AsiaComment
Lamma Island Hiking

The coastline at Lamma Island

Day Trip to Lamma Island in Hong Kong

Ferry to Lamma Island

Di's research made getting to the Lamma Island ferry a breeze. We are getting better at navigating the city here in Hong Kong. The weather was gorgeous, and we were excited for our 45-minute ride to Lamma Island. Being on the water around Hong Kong was an adventure in itself.

There is so much traffic from container ships, ferries, cargo ships, and smaller vessels. At High West, we passed right by an APL container ship.

We have admired countless container ships from a distance at The Peak, so it was interesting to see one up close. The sheer number of freight ships is a sure sign that this is an important gateway to southeast China.  

Hiking the trail between Yung Shue Wal Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma Island in Hong Kong

Hiking on Lamma Island

There are no cars on Lamma Island, and you immediately feel the change of pace when you step off the ferry in Yung Shue Wan.

We were on an early ferry and wandered around town for a while. We had coffee at a cozy cafe and bought extra water and a loaf of bread for our hike.

The plan was to hike from Yung Shue Wan on the island's north end and take the ferry home from Sok Kwu Wan, located on the East side about mid-island. 

The quiet was a nice change from the bustling city. We could hear birds chirping, and only small construction scooters or cargo transport wagons occasionally interrupted the peaceful, quiet morning. 

We had dinner and took the ferry back to Hong Kong from the small village of Sok Kwu Wan

After just 2 km, we came to Hung Shing Ye beach and went for a quick swim. A lady on the bus had warned us that it was probably too cold to go swimming, but the water was really warm and refreshing. It was a sunny day, 30 degrees, but coming from the dry Okanagan, we are still getting used to the humidity here.

Normally, this hike would not be strenuous, but with the heat and humidity, we were drenched in sweat. The trail provided great views of the ocean and surrounding hills.

The Fishing Village of Sok Kwu Wan

Sok Kwu Wan is a cozy fishing village, and the waterfront is lined with restaurants. Sharon recommended the Rainbow Seafood Restaurant to us. We were starving, so we got a table and ordered.

The food was great, and I finally got to try a "Blue Girl Pilsener." It's funny how the beer tastes so much better after a good workout. Lamma Island was a worthwhile stop, as we got to experience a quieter side of the region.