Sunset Splendor at Fu Shan: Tai O’s Hidden Treasure

For those in search of Hong Kong’s most breathtaking sunsets, few places rival the vantage point at Fu Shan (虎山), also known as Tiger Mountain. Just a short 15-minute hike from Tai O village, this family-friendly trail offers a reward that far outweighs the effort: golden skies melting into the South China Sea, with the iconic Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge stretching across the horizon.

The journey begins in the heart of Tai O. From the market, follow the signs marked “To Pavilion” that guide you through a charming path dotted with banana groves, stilt houses, and flowering gardens. Soon, the scenery begins to open, with pink-orange fences framing a sweeping view where sea and sky blur into one. At the top, a modest pavilion provides the perfect spot to linger, capture photos, and embrace the serene beauty of dusk.

Yet Fu Shan is more than a scenic lookout. It is one of the few vantage points where visitors may glimpse the endangered Chinese white dolphins leaping in the distance — a reminder of the fragile balance between development and nature. Below, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the world’s longest sea crossing, gleams as both an engineering marvel and a subject of debate over cost, usage, and environmental impact.

Whether you come for the panoramic views, the chance to witness rare wildlife, or simply to bask in the tranquility of sunset, Fu Shan is a destination that lingers in memory. It is a place where Hong Kong’s natural beauty and human ambition meet — and where every evening ends in brilliance. Just a 20-minute walk along the Tai O Country Trail brings you to the scenic Fu Shan Viewing Point. From here, you can take in sweeping views of the water, with the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge stretching across the horizon. Nestled on the northern edge of Tai O Village, this hidden gem lies at the far end of Lantau Island.