Lamma is the largest outlying island of Hong Kong. Well, we don't consider Lantau an outlying island because it is every bigger than Hong Kong Island. If you count these an island, Lamma is the third largest island in Hong Kong. Spanning across 13.55 km² . There are four ferry piers. The northern side is more populated with lots of expats, shops and restaurants. The south side is less populated but more famous for seafood restaurants.

The tallest mountain is Mount Stenhouse (Shan Tei Tong) at 353 meters on the south side. Hiking up there is challenging because there is no clear hiking path, you will need a map and be prepared to walk through bushes. This article is about hiking the second highest peak Ling Kok Shan at 250 meters on the south side.

Start from Mo Tat Wan

Mo Tat Wan is the southern most ferry pier on Lamma. There are some scheduled ferries that goes from Aberdeen. For ferry schedule, please check here.

A small quaint beach is immediately in sight as soon as you get there. The public toilet was broken by a typhoon several years ago and was not rebuilt. There is a Thai restaurant on the beach where you can chill out and use the toilet which is reserved for customers only.

Walk pass the new village, the old Mo Tak village which is a valley, then you will see a public toilet  and there is a sign point up to Ling Kok Shan. The 1,000 steps begins here. it is well paved concrete path but no shade at all.

Descending downhill is gentle. There are many boulders along the way. You just have to be imaginative.