It is an impressive hike in Hong Kong, full of fun and thrill. It has a fall, a big swimming pool with cliff jumps, clean and clear water, and beautiful weather, which makes tourists relax and happy. The streams suit amphibians like Hong Kong newts, South China frogs and toads—the enormous rocks on the streams' upper side.

Yes, we are talking about one of the most visited and loved hiking streams in the world: The Wong Lung Hang Stream, also known as the Yellow Dragon Stream. Visitors from all over the globe visit Yellow Dragon Stream to hike and get a fun escape from their rather dull and hectic lifestyle in the lap of nature. Yet, before you step out for the trekking, there are certain things to know. Wondering what? Keep reading, and the forthcoming content will elaborate on everything you must know about the fantastic and beautiful Wong Lung Hang stream trekking.

Your complete guide to Wong Lung Hang Stream trekking

About the Wong Lung Hong

Hong Kong has five major trekking streams, among which Wong Lung Hong stands out for many reasons. It is located in southern Tung Chung town, one of the most renowned towns of Hongkong country. The trek originates from the Li Fa Shan and ends near the northwest end of the country.

Because of the golden colour of the limestone, the valley looks like a golden dragon. It is called Huanglong, which means "yellow dragon"

Here is some of the significant information about the trail you must know

1. 78% Wet Surface and Rocks
2. 22% dry surface
3. Duration: 4 hours IN and 2 hours OUT. If you choose a problematic trail uphill, which will get you up to Sunset Peak Trail, anyone can finish at Mui Wo to take you to central, then take you to the taxi.
4. The hike location is Lantau Island, Tung Chung.
5. Hike difficulty; Difficult 8/10 -
6. Hike Length; 7 Hours
7. High Distance; 14 KM
8. Elevation Gain; 750m

The streams include some uphill mountains, downhill mountains and countless stairs. The trail is sandy rock land, so visitors should be careful and alert at every moment.

The Wong Lung Hang stream gives an excellent view of the majestic surroundings.

Best time to visit:

For a great trip, timing is quite important, so our research shows that April is the best time to visit Wong as the weather remains pleasant and the sky looks clear.

Clothing and essentials

Before going to Wong Lung Hang, take easy-to-wear clothes to make your body comfortable, joggers for easy travel, a first aid medicine kit for any accident, a helmet to protect your head, a pair of water shoes, goggles for eyes protection, wrist watch, gloves for hand protection, mobile phone to contact in an emergency, hat for the protection from harsh sun rays

How to reach the stream

Go to Tung Chung MTR station at Lantau Island to begin the trail. Hire a blue taxi from the station and ask the driver to get you to " Wong Lung Hang Picnic Point"; the taxi will take 15 minutes to reach the Wong Chung Hang site.

The other half of this trail is intricate, complex, adventurous, and thrilling.

Leaving the ascending valley wall will make the trial more complex and challenging.

About 1 KM from the trail starts along the Wong Lung Hang picnic point.

When you arrive at the fence at the end of the street, turn to the left, which will get you into the steam system. It is the beginning point of the trail.

A guide to hike on the trail

After you have stepped on the trail, move up the steps under the left-side trees of the stream. This way takes you near the dam building. From this point, you follow the stream till you reach the first giant falls. It will take 2 hours to climb the rocks.

After arriving at the second big waterfall, start the climb with the help of ropes along the trail. Be Careful when you follow the yellow ribbon marks near the stream, and quickly, you will reach a big, giant, tall waterfall running down the trees, Joh Lung Waterfall. Along the creek, there is another big and very tall waterfall on the right-hand side called Yau Lung Waterfall, and the waterfall at the last point of the valley is known as Lung Mei Waterfall.

This big waterfall gives a pleasant view of this beautiful landscape. The waterfall is so cool and clear but noisy at the same time. The traveller adores having a dip under this charming waterfall

This part of the hike is more problematic, including many climbing along the cliffside with a cord, so be careful. At this point, the jungle becomes thickest. So, be alert for spider webs and intricate vines along the path.

The endpoint of the Wong Lung Hang trekking

The trail moves up to Lin Fa Shan trail, from which we can pass out either Tung Chung via Pok To Yan or Mui Wo to Lantau Trail.

Exit leading towards Mui Wo following the Lantau Trail and finishing our journey at South.

Lantau Park at South Road.

After the three waterfalls, you can either follow the ribbons to leave the stream or follow other ribbons to continue the adventure. The upside stream has some ribbon marks, so be alert when encountering barriers and obstacles. Only a few hikers visit the upper stream; many leave because of dangerous obstacles that are difficult to hike.

Conclusion

On the bottom line, Wong Lung Hang is one of the five major trekking streams in Hong Kong and is also known as the Yellow Dragon. The spot is famous among locals and tourists for setting up hiking trips. However, before you start, there are a few things worth considering that we have mentioned above in the content.

It includes the best time to visit, tips for a smooth journey, the history of the trek, and the list. So make sure to read the whole content from start to end very carefully. Rest, we wish you a pleasant journey.