Go Green- Lamma Winds & Its Island

Follow the Family Trail through some of the most scenic parts of laid-back Lamma Island to the area’s first wind farm. A ferry will bring you to the smallish island, whose slow pace and traditional lifestyle have made it a favorite escape for locals that live in bustling Hong Kong. You will meander along a trail that connects the pier at Yung Shue Wan with the pier at Sok Kwu Wan, a route that offers sweeping views of the beautiful countryside and passes through delightful residential areas. In between, you will find Lamma Winds, a wind farm with exhibits that highlight renewable energies. While tiny, the wind farm demonstrates the potential for sustainable wind power in Hong Kong, whose power needs are constantly increasing. Elsewhere on the trail, you will see fish farms and fishing boats that show how deeply the island revolves around the sea. It makes for a perfect introduction to your seafood lunch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk an easy-to-negotiate trail through laid-back, wonderfully scenic Lamma Island.
• Pause at a wind farm with exhibits showing the huge potential for renewable energies.
• Ride the ferry to and from Lamma Island, which lies just south of Hong Kong.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.