Tsing Yi Nature Trails Hike, Hong Kong

The Tsing Yi Nature Trails is an easy and family-friendly hike that consists of multiple trails, pavilions, and picnic areas located among the hills in the northwest of the island of Tsing Yi.

Hiking across the Tsing Yi Nature Trails is not only easy and fun but also sometimes confusing thanks to the number of criss-crossing trails. But once you manage to chart a route, you can take your time to enjoy the beautiful views of Tsing-Ma Bridge, Ma Wan, Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan, Tai Mo Shan and its subpeaks.

Aerial view of Liu To Shan South Peak and beyond

About The Tsing Yi Nature Trails

The Tsing Yi Nature Trails stretch 6.4 km and are spread across 6 nature trails.

The map of Tsing Yi Nature Trails with all the trails

Tsing Yi Reunification Trail
Ching Hom Path
Ching Wan Path
Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail
Kwai Tsing Celebration of Education Health Trail
Fong Tin Mei Path

5 of the 6 trails are interconnected and can be accessed from either the North Entrance or the South Entrance. Only the Fong Tin Mei Path lies separate from the others.

There are also 5 numbered pavilions, multiple lookout areas, and 2 picnic spots on the trails. The ease of the trails along with the views and the aforementioned attractions make it a perfect hike or outing for families.

Tsing Yi Nature Trails consists of many picnic areas and pavilions

But when it comes to hiking across the Tsing Yi Nature Trails, there is no single path to complete all the trails. So, you’re left to your own devices to chart your path.

Lucky for you, we can recommend a path that covers most of the top attractions.

Not including breaks

Hours

North Entrance to South Entrance

Kilometres

Height of Liu To Shan North Peak

Metres High

Tsing Yi Nature Trails Hike Map

The map might not be 100% accurate because my GPS went a little wonky.

Starting point

So, how do you get to the Tsing Yi Nature Trails?

Transportation options are limited to the starting point for the Tsing Yi Nature Trails. The best way to start the hike is from the Cheung Wang Bus Terminal in Tsing Yi. Depending on your location, you may need to change a couple of buses to arrive here. We recommend using Google Maps to plan your journey to the Cheung Wang Bus Terminal.

Once at the bus terminal, locate Liu To Road and continue walking on the road. For those curious, the entrance to Fong Tin Mei Path is located at the start of Liu To Road.

Start walking on Liu To Road

Liu To Road is on a gentle incline and car-free, other than those cars that come to park here.

: Start walking on Liu To Road

: Stay on Liu To Road

At the end of Liu To Road is the North Entrance to the Tsing Yi Nature Trails.

: That’s the starting point at the end of Liu To Road

: Tsing Yi Nature Trails starting point

Start on Kwai Tsing Celebration of Education Health Trail

The path at the North Entrance of the Tsing Yi Nature Trails is the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Education Health Trail. Start the hike on the red ramp that leads to the steps.

Take the steps up

At the end of the steps, continue walking ahead.

Go straight after the steps

The trail is on a gentle incline with brief views of Ha Fa Shan and Shek Lung Kung across the Rambler Channel.

: Views of Shek Lung Kung across the Rambler Channel

: The initial section of the Tsing Yi Nature Trails

As the trail continues, it becomes engulfed in trees and the views across the channel disappear.

Kwai Tsing Celebration of Education Health Trail is a gentle incline

Continue walking on the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Education Health Trail for approximately 150 metres to Pavilion 4.

Reached Pavilion 4

To stay on the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Education Health Trail, take the trail on the right of the pavilion and keep walking for another 80 metres.

Walk past Pavilion 4

At this point, the trail splits in two with the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Education Health Trail continuing on the left and the Tsing Yi Reunification Trail on the right.

The path on the right is twice as long as the path on the left

Optional detour on Tsing Yi Reunification Trail

Although both the Tsing Yi Reunification Trail and Ching Hom Path connect at Liu To Shan North Peak, you should know the differences.

The Tsing Yi Reunification Trail takes a more circuitous 1 km route to Liu To Shan. In the process, it passes Pavilion 3, which offers views of the hills across the Rambler Channel.

However, the Ching Hom Path takes a more direct 500-metre route to Liu To Shan. It passes Pavilion 5, which offers views of Kowloon and Tsing Yi, including Sam Chi Heung (Tsing Yi Peak).

We decided to continue straight on the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Education Health Trail.

Stay on the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Education Health Trail

Ching Hom Path

A short distance ahead, the trail once again splits in two next to a bench.

Turn right onto Ching Hom Path

At this juncture, turn right onto Ching Hom Path and take the steps up.

Here comes the toughest section of the hike

What follows on Ching Hom Path is the toughest section of the Tsing Yi Nature Trails Hike.

Just a few more steps

It is an uphill climb with varying levels of difficulty but, on average, it’s relatively easy. The initial section is a constant climb which eases off slightly further ahead. Fortunately, it’s all shaded, so take your time climbing up.

After approximately 300 metres, Ching Hom Path arrives at Pavilion 5.

Finally at Pavilion 5

And from here, you can admire the three peaks of Sam Chi Heung (aka Tsing Yi Peak), a bit of Tsing Yi island and even ICC if the day is clear.

: Loving the views from Pavilion 5

: The gorgeous views from Pavilion 5

Another 100 metres ahead of Pavilion 5 is Liu To Shan, the highest point on the Tsing Yi Nature Trails.

: Take the steps up to the highest point

: Now arriving at Liu To Shan North Peak

Liu To Shan North Peak

At 218 metres tall, Liu To Shan North Peak is the highest point on the Tsing Yi Nature Trails Hike.

: Liu To Shan North Peak with Tsing-Ma Bridge in the background

: Liu To Shan North Peak triangulation station

: Looking down at Liu To Shan North Peak

The manicured peak is also the location of one of the picnic areas on the trails.

The highest point on the Tsing Yi Nature Trails

The views from Liu To Shan North Peak are limited thanks to all the surrounding trees. But towards the east, you can see Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan, Tai Mo Shan, and even Needle Hill.

: The views from Liu To Shan North Peak

: Aerial view of Rambler Channel from Liu To Shan North Peak

: Bird’s eye view of Liu To Shan North Peak hidden behind the trees

On the opposite side are limited views of the Tsing-Ma Bridge, Lantau Island, and Ma Wan. But fortunately, you can get much better views of the west from the next lookout point. So, let’s head there!

: The views to the west are slightly obstructed

: Tsing-Ma Bridge

Continue on Ching Hom Path

To continue the hike, follow the signs for Picnic Area 1 to the left.

: Take the steps down towards Picnic Area 1

: Views of Tsing Yi while walking down

Take the steps down Liu To Shan North Peak as they gently descend back below the trees.

The Tsing Yi Nature Trails is quite beautiful

After about 200 metres, the steps come to an end at the meeting point of three paths – Ching Hom Path (the one you’re on), Ching Wan Path, and Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail.

To reach the next viewing point, take Ching Wan Path, the flat trail on the right.

The meeting point for three paths. Take the one on the furthest right

Ching Wan Path

Among all the trails on the Tsing Yi Nature Trails, Ching Wan Path is the shortest.

Aerial view of Ching Wan Path hidden below the trees

It is essentially a 300-metre detour on the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail that occupies a picnic area and the best lookout area for the Tsing-Ma Bridge.

Stay on the main path

As you turn onto Ching Wan Path, stay on the paved path till it reaches the edge of the hill.

Arrived at the lookout area

At this bend is the lookout area from where you get the best views of Tsing-Ma Bridge, Ma Wan, and Lantau Island.

: The views from the lookout area on Chi Wan Path

: Tsing-Ma Bridge, Ma Wan, and Lantau seen from the Chi Wan Path lookout area

: The lookout area at Ching Wan Path

: Views of the Tsing-Ma Bridge from the Ching Wan Path

Once you’ve soaked in the views, continue on Ching Wan Path for another 80 metres to Picnic Area 1. Although it is a nice seating area, there aren’t any views from here.

Walk past the Picnic Area 1

And finally, another 100 metres after the picnic area, Ching Wan Path reunites with the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail.

: Still on Chi Wan Path

: Reunite with Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail

To Pavilion 2

Although the next section of the hike is fairly uneventful, I found it to be quite picturesque.

Enjoying this easy hike

In particular, the straight, flat section that appears immediately as you step onto the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail.

A beautiful and isolated section of Tsing Yi Nature Trails

And at the end of the flat section, is another oddly picturesque flight of steps. The steps start gently before increasing their incline.

: Still straight but uphill

: Almost at the end of the steps

So, at the end of these two brief but photogenic sections, the trail arrives at Pavilion 2.

Now approaching Pavilion 2

To Pavilion 1

The next section of the hike is a continuation of what you just covered – a flat, scenic trail. Except for this section, the trail isn’t covered, and you also get to enjoy the views of the sea and the city.

Taking a quick break at Pavilion 2

The remainder of the hike stays on the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail. Just after Pavilion 2, there is another flat, straight section which looks equally photogenic.

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: Continue walking after Pavilion 2

: Another scenic section of the End at the Tsing Yi Nature Trails

At the end of the section, is a short flight of steps. The steps elevate the trail just high enough to get some of the views of the sea and shipping terminals below.

Quite a scenic and breezy section of the trail

The trail remains flat with coastal views on one side and Tai Mo Shan on the other.

: Views of the sea and Lantau on the other side

: Aerial view of Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail

: Views of Tai Mo Shan from the trail

After gently meandering for a short distance, the trail reaches the short detour to Pavilion 1.

The optional detour for Pavilion 1

Although the detour is less than 100 metres, I’d recommend that you skip Pavilion 1 as the views aren’t exciting enough.

Liu To Shan South Peak

The final leg of the Tsing Yi Nature Trails was my favourite thanks to the unobstructed views just before the hike ends. And the views start from Liu To Shan South Peak.

Just after the detour for Pavilion 1 is a short flight of steps up to a seating area. And just beyond the seating area, the path curves to the right and arrives at Liu To Shan South Peak.

: The last steps uphill

: A picturesque seating and viewing area

: The final turn to Liu To Shan South Peak

At 214 metres, Liu To Shan South Peak is the second-highest point on the Tsing Yi Nature Trails.

: Arrived at Liu To Shan South Peak

: Standing at Liu To Shan South Peak

And although the area around the triangulation station doesn’t feel like a summit, it still has amazing views of Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan, and Tai Mo Shan.

: Liu To Shan South Peak

: Framing the views

: Views from Liu To Shan South Peak

Not only are the views beautiful but also framed quite perfectly between the two trees on the side!

Standing on Liu To Shan South Peak with Sam Chi Heung in the background

The Scenic Downhill Steps

The scenic descent on the Tsing Yi Nature Trails starts after Liu To Shan South Peak.

The start of the scenic steps

Continue walking on the trail to the zigzag steps, that showcase each side of the hill that you’re descending. At first, you can admire the views of Sam Chi Heung (Tsing Yi Peak) ahead.

: Sea views when descending

: Such gorgeous views

Then come the views of the sea and shipping depot, followed by views of Tsing Yi.

After the steps is another viewing point that overlooks the Nga Ying Chau Oil Depot below.

: Another viewing point

: The Nga Ying Chau Oil Depot

Keep walking on the trail till the next flight of steps. From these steps, you can appreciate more views of Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan, Tai Mo Shan, and even Needle Hill.

: Continue on the scenic steps

: The last of the scenic steps

: Soaking in the views one last time

Further ahead, the views of Tsing Yi finally disappear. And all that’s left are some glimpses of Sam Chi Heung through the tree branches above.

The last glimpse of Sam Chi Heung

End at the South Entrance

As the trail reaches another sitting area with a couple of benches, you may notice a few unmarked trails around the area. Although it is possible to take one of these shortcuts, we recommend staying on the Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail.

Stay on the path and avoid taking any shortcuts

This means, staying on the paved path and taking the steps going down after the sitting area. Remember to follow the sign for the South Entrance.

Follow the signs for the South Entrance and walk down the steps

At the end of the steps, turn left at the sitting area and continue walking on the trail.

Turn left at the bottom of the steps

The trail continues alongside a drain initially, before moving away from it.

: Walk along the drain

: Almost at the end

And a short distance later, it finally arrives at the South Entrance on Tsing Yi Road West, bringing the hike to an end.

The South Entrance of the Tsing Yi Nature Trails

Exit options

There aren’t any public transport options at the South Entrance. The closest bus stop is Ching Wah Court, a 300-metre walk towards the left.

Turn left on Tsing Yi Road West and walk towards the bus stop

From here there are a few bus options. We hopped onto the first bus that showed up, which was headed towards the Tsing Yi MTR Station.

Tsing Yi Nature Trails

This was our first hike on the island of Tsing Yi, and we thoroughly enjoyed it!

Aerial view of Tsing Yi and Tai Mo Shan

The Tsing Yi Nature Trails Hike isn’t too difficult and even though we hiked it on a relatively warm day, it was manageable. Of course, if you’re looking for a slightly more challenging hike, we do recommend the Tsing Yi Peak Hike (Sam Chi Heung) that takes you to the highest point on the island.

Aerial panorama with Kwai Tsing Celebration of Reunification Health Trail leading to Liu To Shan South Peak

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