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Lantau Trail, China: what it is and when to go
Lantau Trail is a hiking trail (鳳凰徑第4段 Lantau Trail Section 4) in China (分流 Fan Lau). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Local name
- 鳳凰徑第4段 Lantau Trail Section 4
- Where
- China
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SZX Shenzhen, 44 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- Run by
- 漁農自然護理署 Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
- Coordinates
- 22.25314, 113.90299
What it is and where
Lantau Trail is a hiking trail (鳳凰徑第4段 Lantau Trail Section 4) in China (分流 Fan Lau).
It is in 分流 Fan Lau, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 8.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 22.25314, 113.90299; the nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, Shenzhen), 44 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- Run by
- 漁農自然護理署 Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
It is one of the Hiking places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Lantau Trail is April to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:47
- FebPossible11:16
- MarPossible11:51
- AprBest time12:31
- MayBest time13:04
- JunPossible13:21
- JulPossible13:14
- AugPossible12:46
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:28
- NovPossible10:55
- DecPossible10:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Po Lin MonasteryMonastery in Hong Kong, China389 m
- Nei Lak ShanMountain in Hong Kong1.4 km
- Lantau PeakMountain in People's Republic of China1.8 km
- Lantau TrailHiking2.6 km
- Shek Pik Rock CarvingAncient rock carving in Hong Kong3.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Hiking
- Lantau Trail
- Wilson Trail: long-distance footpath in Hong Kong
- Aotai trail: Hiking trail in China
- 广东环船百2025
- 2550
- Alpine Lake 3330m
Every China place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lantau Trail?
It is a hiking trail (鳳凰徑第4段 Lantau Trail Section 4 in the local language) in China.
When is the best time to visit Lantau Trail?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39.
How do you get to Lantau Trail?
The nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 44 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Po Lin Monastery, Nei Lak Shan, Lantau Peak. The rest is in the China guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Lantau Trail on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.