Lantau Trail section 5 starts off at the Keung Shan picnic site. You will then ascend uphill and follow the ridge through grassy hills. It is quite an exposed hike, so be aware if its hot and sunny. Most of the hike is on packed clay and rocks, and can be a bit slippery when wet.
Highlights: The great nature, especially in the beginning of the section. The abandoned villa by the lake, Lung Tsai Ng Yuen was built by a rich businessman many years ago. Once it was a beautiful landscaped park, today it is overgrown and degraded but still kind of fascinating.
How to get there: Take any bus from Mui Wo to Ngong Ping or Tai O and get off at Fat Hwa Yuen and walk back to the start of section 5.
How to get home: You can either continue on section 6 to Tai O or walk back to Tai O Road through a service road going east (appx 2 km).
Good to know
Combine this section with section 6 to Tai O for easier access to get home again.