Century-old Stone House – Mess Hall Opening Day, Guided Tour at Sunset Peak
Details
- Date & Time: Saturday, December 26, 2025 – Meet in Tung Chung at 12:45 PM; 1-hour return transportation. 3.5-hour hike, 1-hour tea time, 0.5hour exploring around ; return to Tung Chung by around 1830 PM
- Meeting Point & Venue: Start at Pak Kung Au trailhead near Tung Chung (exact details shared after RSVP); hike to the stone houses (Lantau Mountain Camp) on Sunset Peak
- • Cost: HK$190 per person including guided tour, tea/ coffee, snacks, visiting mess hall with kitchen, a few stone houses inside.
- First come, first serve. FPS or Payme to 55073213. Please provide the payment slip to WhatsApp: 55073213 to keep your spot!
- Optional: extra pay-as-you-like to support the Volunteer Unit's preservation efforts
- • Highlights: 4-hour moderate (6/10 difficulty) hike, about 8km round trip through silvergrass slopes to the 1920s stone cabins; guided stories on their missionary origins and survival through typhoons; 1-hour tea break: listening to story while enjoying boiling hot tea from the water source of the mountain and snacks; group photos and mingling. Exploring heaven lake.
- Asking for help: highly appreciate if you could help to carry the supplies or materials for fixing the stone houses and public water tank.
- Vibe: suitable for moderate fitness levels; bring water, comfortable shoes, and layers for mountain weather
- • Why Join? Mess hall opening day with kitchen available to explore and see how century-old look like. hearing stories from Sunset Peak Volunteer Unit.
RSVP Now - limited spots for this special opening day! Share your favourite HK hike when you join. P.S. Craving more? Check out our Christmas party on Dec 20! 🥾🏔️
Explore history on the trails!
Join a guided tour of the century-old stone houses, the highest private housing in Hong Kong at Sunset Peak on Lantau Island, coinciding with the Mess Hall opening day. Hear stories from the Sunset Peak Volunteer Unit about these missionary-built cabins, once a summer retreat for families escaping the heat. Hike the 3.5-hour trail, enjoy tea/coffee and snacks, and return to Tung Chung.
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**Hiking Disclaimer: **Participation is at your own risk. You acknowledge inherent dangers like terrain, weather, and exertion. The organizer is not liable for injuries or losses—consult a doctor if needed.
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