The walking trail
Between villages over the hills.
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Lamma Island is Hong Kong's third largest island, a rural, car-free place 30 minutes by ferry from Central Pier. It has nature trails, seafood restaurants and a multicultural community, and makes an easy escape from the crowded city. Its name comes from a chart-reading error. In the 1760s Alexander Dalrymple obtained a Portuguese chart of the Pearl River entrance, on which the owner had written «lama» near the island, meaning mud, as a note on the seabed. Dalrymple took it for the island's name, and it stuck. Yung Shue Wan lies in the north and Sok Kwu Wan in the east, linked by a walking trail over the hills, past a sandy beach and wide sea views. The power station's three chimneys appear from many spots, adding an odd touch to the scene. Colourful guesthouses and narrow lanes give the village a mood of its own. It is 9 km in a straight line from Central. Start at Yung Shue Wan, walk to Sok Kwu Wan and take the ferry back from there, checking return times. Bring water, a hat and sun protection, as parts of the route are exposed. Ask about halal food, as most restaurants serve seafood and may offer alcohol and pork.
Between villages over the hills.
A fine stop on the way.
Colourful lanes in the north.
Southwest of Hong Kong Island, by ferry from Central
A misread Portuguese chart carried a word meaning mud.
Yes, half a day covers the walk between villages and the ferry back.