Tung Chung Road: The Beast

A signature Lantau wall climbing about 264 m in 2.58 km from Tung Chung toward Pak Kung Au, with little room to recover. ## Overview The Beast starts at the roundabout south of Tung Chung and climbs the paved Tung Chung Road toward Pak Kung Au. It is the sharpest part of the direct crossing from north to south Lantau. The route ends near the crest and excludes the descent toward Cheung Sha. It shares the road with buses, taxis and permitted vehicles. ## Climb analysis The mother segment is 2.58 km with about 264 m of track-derived ascent, averaging roughly 10.2%. The formal rebuild has two sections covering 2.34 km and 264 m of ascent: one real Strava subsegment and one terrain fill. The shorter covered distance reflects endpoint matching; use the 2.58 km mother segment for the full effort. Double-digit gradients arrive early and recovery is scarce. ## Riding tips - Control breathing from the first 500 m. - A compact crank with a 32T or larger sprocket is recommended. - Fill bottles in Tung Chung; do not rely on supplies on the climb. - Keep left and hold a predictable line when buses approach. - Early mornings reduce heat and traffic stress. - Check pads and tyres, brake before bends and avoid dragging overheated brakes downhill. This part of Tung Chung Road lies within the Lantau closed-road area, but Transport Department permit rules apply to motor vehicles. Cyclists must still obey signs and police directions. The steep, narrow road carries buses, taxis and permitted traffic. Check TD or HKeMobility on the day for works, festivals, landslides or weather controls. Cool, dry mornings from October to March; cancel for extreme heat, heavy rain, thunderstorms, typhoons, dense fog or temporary controls. Classic Lantau Beast · 2.58 km and about 264 m ascent · Roughly 10.2% average