Ng Tung Chai
We can’t get enough of waterfall hikes, even when the weather is mild enough that a dip may not be mandatory, so here’s the hike for Ng Tung Chai waterfall. The whole journey is approximately 3.5 miles of challenging hiking, going up and down steep sections, but you’ll come across scenic waterfalls to admire or splash around in, so it’s all worth it.
From Tai Wo Station, hop onto bus 64K or minibus 25K, and alight at Chai Kek along Lam Kam Road. Turn up the little sidewalk past Chai Kek Road and continue on until you reach the village; you should see a sign for the Ng Tung Chai Waterfall behind these houses and to the left. At this point, it’s a simple matter of staying on the trail. Before you even reach the main attraction, you’ll pass by some farms, a traditional Chinese archway, Man Tak Yuen Temple, and a mini-waterfall to get you pumped for what comes next.
There are four waterfalls to Ng Tung Chai in total, aptly (if rather unimaginatively) named Bottom Fall, Middle Fall, Main Fall, and Scatter Fall. Have a little swim, or break out some snacks for a quick picnic; either way, stop and admire the raw beauty of these natural falls before moving on.
The section to look out for is from Middle Fall to Main Fall, which consists of going up very narrow and steep steps, and then an incline after the stairs end. Also, the climb from the base of Main Fall up to Scatter Fall is short but very steep, with large rocks that you may have to clamber over with your hands. A round-trip hike is roughly 11 kilometres and should take the average hiker three hours to complete without breaks. If you would like to continue the challenge, hike all the way up to Tai Mo Shan for a gruelling day out!
Click here for our full guide to hiking Ng Tung Chai and Tai Mo Shan.