September 4th: Olympic Trail (Lantao)

The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.


Dear Fridayhikers,

Many thanks to Michael for suggesting this route which is one of my favourites, the Olympic Trail which goes from 白芒村 to 梅窩.   It is a 3 hour walk on paved road which passes two interesting villages 白芒村 with a 更樓 (resistence to Japanese invasion) and a 三級歷史建築的門樓，有一對大門神, and the pretty 白銀鄉 and a silver mine.  The route is rather exposed but gives you a view.

Meeting place:  Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B

Meeting time:  9:15 am


The plan is to assemble and then group up to take taxis to 白芒村 (near 大壕灣).  Louisa has a better memory as I don't remember having difficulty getting a taxi.  But as Michael said, there is a bus 36 which has a stop outside the village so if there is a super long queue at the taxi stand, you can always take the bus which departs at 10 am and you get off at the third stop.

As far as I know there is a public convenience at 白芒村 as you walk in.


Please bring plenty of water, rain gear, and sun gear .

The weather should be fine tomorrow but there may be showers.  However, should the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rain signals be hoistered at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.


Enjoy the hike !  Although one of my favourite routes, I cannot join tomorrow because of a previous appointment with friends.   See you maybe next week !



Belinda