Hiking in Misty Mountain

Tai Mo Shan (misty mountain), at 957 metre, is the highest peak in HK. It is also part of a designated country park, Tai Mo Shan Country Park. As the highest peak, it is the coldest place in HK, attracting some people to drive up here to sight the frost when the temperature drops to near freezing point.

The trail I walked in the park recently is called Twisk Nature Trail. I walked it after rain. The trees looked so green, and sometimes the whole surrounding was shrouded in mist – I then realized why it is called Misty Mountain. With little slope, the trail is definitely a pleasant walk with native trees in their plenty.

The trail is only about 2km – in about 1.5 hours you will finish the walk. But towards the end of the trail, you can detour (there is signpost to direct you) to hike to Chuen Long where there are Chinese restaurants famous for Yum Cha. That would add another 1.5 hour walk. At the end of a long walk you can enjoy dim sum with Chinese tea. What a treat.

I have posted about Yum Cha in Chuen Long. Check out here.

How to get to Twisk Nature Trail
For details about the trail and transportation, check out here. My tip for going to the Country Park and the trail is take bus No. 51 from Tsuen Wan MTR station. Exit to the flyover parallel to the station, where you can see stairs going up. Follow them and you will see bus stop for No. 51 at Tai Ho Road. But make sure that you choose the right bus stop that is in the direction of Country Park. The bus runs every 25-30 minutes. So be patient. You get off at Country Park stop.

Or take bus No. 51 from Kam Sheung Road MTR station, which is quite far from the city.

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