There are numerous beautiful hidden gems in Hong Kong that are yet to be discovered, Pak Kok Cave 白角洞 is definitely on top of the list. This stunning cave is situated southwest of Lantau Island Tai Long Wan Village 大浪灣村, close to Tai Long Wan Campsite 大浪灣營地. 

If you are a nature lover, rest assured Pak Kok Cave 白角洞 will not disappoint you. The coasteering and swimming before getting to the cave will ensure your day is filled with nothing but a lot of fun. It’s an adventure you will never expect!

There are many popular caves in Hong Kong that are known to many, like Cheung Po Tsai Cave 張保仔洞 in Cheung Chau, Silvermine Cave 銀鑛洞 in Mui Wo, Mok Min Cave 木棉洞 in Sai Kung, etc. Pak Kok Cave 白角洞 is like no others, once you are inside the cave looking out, the view you are going to get is mind-blowing, you will be stunned for a while. The natural shape of the cave forms a beautiful frame framing the sky, clouds, mountain and sea, there’s even a platform for you to be on the picture. It is extremely Instagrammable!  

My Trail: 

” Sha Tsui 沙咀 > Tai Long Wan Campsite 大浪灣營地 > Campsite Beach 營地海灘 > PAK KOK CAVE 白角洞 > Campsite Beach 營地海灘 > Tai Long Wan Campsite 大浪灣營地 > Sha Tsui 沙咀 ”

Distance: 9 KM
Duration: 5 hours
Elevation Gain: 391 M
Difficulty: 4/5 
(coasteering experience is needed for this trail!)
View: 5/5

How to get there & return:

1. Take MTR Tung Chung Line to Tung Chung 東涌 station, take exit B and walk to the main bus terminus. 

2. Take the New Lantau Bus #11 going to Tai O, then get off at Sha Tsui 沙咀 right after passing Shek Pik Reservoir. 

3. If you are going from Mui Wo 梅窩 Pier, take the New Lantau Bus #1 going to Tai O, then get off at Sha Tsui 沙咀 right after passing Shek Pik Reservoir. 

4. Your adventure begins there!

5. This is a circular trail, starting and finishing point are the same. After you complete the hike, you can cross the road and wait for the bus to either return to Tung Chung by taking New Lantau Bus #11 or to Mui Wo Pier by taking New Lantau Bus #1. 

Hike Overview:

This trail is a combination of hiking & coasteering. The hiking part is easy, I am rating this trail with the difficulty level of 4/5 for its physical part when you are coasteering from the campsite beach to the cave. There are certain levels of danger, I’d recommend you to either have some experiences in coasteering, or you go with experienced hikers, just to minimise the risk of putting yourself in danger. Also, you must know how to swim.

From Sha Tsui 沙咀, where you get off the bus, it is less than 4 km hike on an almost flat concrete path and you’ll arrive at the Tai Long Wan Campsite sign. 

Take the steps behind the sign and go down to the campsite beach. 

Once you are at the beach, take a moment to immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings, then you will begin coasteering.

So, what is actually coasteering? Coasteering is a physical activity that encompasses movement along the intertidal zone (seashore) of a rocky coastline on foot or by swimming, without the aid of boats, surf boards or other craft. 

It is always recommended you do coasteering during low tide, because you will have more walkable rocky coastline without the need of climbing higher to go further. Remember, coasteering can be dangerous, if at any time you slip or lose your footing, you will have injuries. Challenging yourself is good but your safety should always be the top priority, you should know your limit!   

Click here to check for the tide forecast.

Make sure you are well-equipped, a good hiking shoe with good grip to prevent slippery, gloves for climbing, torch/headlamp in the cave or draw attention when needed, waterproof bag as you might be swimming in the water, ziplock bag to protect your cellphone and wallet, plenty of water and snacks.

From the campsite beach, it is approximately half a kilometre by coasteering to the 2 gorgeous Pak Kok Caves.

Please see the map below for the location of the 2 caves: 

While you are coasteering, depending on the tide level, the accessibility by trekking on the rocky shoreline, and your ability to climb over higher rocks, you will decide if it is easier & safer for you to trek along the shoreline, or to get in the water and swim along the coast. Do be careful while you swim, most rocks under the water have sharp edges, some cuts are inevitable. 

You will first arrive at the Pak Kok Cave (2nd Cave), where you will see a big entrance, go inside the cave and look out, enjoy the view and take some stunning pictures.  

“ Exploration is curiosity put into action. ”

– Don Walsh

The Main Cave is just less than 100 feet away, at the entrance of the 2nd cave, you should see a long rope, use it to help you climbing up the rock and that will lead you to the main cave. 

Soon you will arrive at the Pak Kok Cave (Main Cave), this one is even more impressive than the 2nd one. Now, you deserve a lot of time resting, admiring the scenery and take a lot of pictures. This is your biggest reward! 

For returning to the campsite beach, why not taking a swim, it is very relaxing. 

You will then follow exactly the same way from the campsite beach all the way back to Sha Tsui 沙咀, where you started. 

If you are attempting this trail, be careful and I hope you will have an enjoyable time like I did.  

You can check out my Mok Min Cave Hike & Twisted Cave Hike if you are interested in exploring the beautiful caves in Hong Kong.