The destination isn't so bad either -- you look forward to refueling at Ngong Ping after the climb. And of course, The Gallery is just a 10 minute cab ride away.
Here is how to get to the start of the hike from Tung Chung MTR (about a 2 km walk; the total distance is just shy of 8km).
If you have GPS, then no need to read past this (unless you have time on your hands and an un-discerning eye for photographic talent):
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MTR Exit B and take a left past the Subway.
Walk past the Pizza Hut on your right. Resist the urge to stop and line your stomach with indigestible grease.
Walk past the driveway and take a right down this path.
Before this stretch ends, you'll see arrows to the left. Follow.
Come out of the tunnel, and take a right and then left up this stretch.
Follow the arrows to the right this time.
Can't miss the arrow.
Follow the path till...
... you come to a foot-bridge. Go up and straight across.
Continue on straight.
Go around the next foot-bridge.
Appreciate the view of the water (and airport).
Behold your destination (the first climb).
Before the end of this stretch, take a right...
... toward Hau Wong Temple...
... and steps down.
Left at the bottom.
Follow straight through.
Now right toward Hau Wong Temple.
Take a left and straight past the soccer field on your right. Marvel at your determination to climb the hill before you.
Bridge over untroubled water.
Stick to the meandering path.
Spot some crabs.
Philosophize.
The hike starts up these steps on the left.
If you miss it, should you really be out without adult supervision?
Consider the map. Tower 5's helipad is my favorite sun-set, picnic, yoga spot in HK.
Make sure you haven't lost the baby.
That's it folks. Once you've made it to the start, follow your nose to the Big Buddha. The other way to get down (besides walking up over Lantau Peak) is to take a bus or taxi. No buses after sun-down, so make sure you have the Lantau taxi numbers.
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