Top 10 outdoor hiking spots in Hong Kong

In addition to being a shopping paradise, Hong Kong is also more popular among outdoor enthusiasts for camping. Bring your outdoor camping gear, buy the freshest seafood in Hong Kong, and spend a leisurely weekend with friends cooking hot pot and barbecuing.

Shek O Road

Route: Near To Tei Wan Village on Shek O Road >> Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir >> Shek O Country Park >> Big Wave Bay; Starting from near To Tei Wan Village on Shek O Road, it takes about 5 hours to complete the entire Dragon's Back hiking trail, offering magnificent views of the South China Sea, Shek O, Big Wave Bay, Stanley, and more along the way!

Beitan Chong

MacLehose Trail Exploration Route: Beitan Chong >> High Island Reservoir West Dam >> High Island Reservoir East Dam >> Long Ke Wan >> Sai Wan Pavilion; Starting from Beitan Chong to Sai Wan Pavilion, along the way you can not only admire the large hexagonal rock columns of the Hong Kong Global Geopark, but also see two of the 'Top Ten Scenic Spots in Hong Kong': High Island Reservoir and Long Ke Wan. Although the journey is relatively long, the well-constructed hiking trail makes it not too strenuous to walk!
Route: Lion Rock Park >> Memorial Pavilion >> Lion Rock >> Amah Rock >> Sha Tin Hung Mui Kuk; Lion Rock has many hiking trails with numerous exit points. The route is clear and has paved steps, making it easy to reach the summit of Lion Rock. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of most of Kowloon. It gives a feeling of 'standing at the summit, viewing all the small mountains below.' Amah Rock on the Lion Rock range is a famous landmark in the Sha Tin district.

Tai Long Sai Wan

Route: Sai Wan >> Ham Tin Wan >> Tai Long Au >> Chek Keng >> Pak Tam Au; Walking along this route, you can not only listen to birds chirping and see flowers and plants in the forest, but also enjoy the charming coastal scenery and the clear water and white sand beaches. You can even walk barefoot to feel the coolness of the fine sand and clear water, and listen to the natural sounds of wind and waves.

Lamma Island Family Trail

Route: Yung Shue Wan >> Wind Power Station >> Hung Shing Yeh Beach >> Lo So Shing Beach >> Sok Kwu Wan; This Lamma Island Family Trail, from Sok Kwu Wan to Yung Shue Wan, is about six kilometers long. The surrounding road construction is quite well-developed, and the difficulty is not high. It takes about two hours to complete. If you want to get some fresh air but are not particularly good at or fond of sports, you can try this route!

Victoria Peak

Route: Victoria Peak >> Lugard Road >> Lung Fu Shan and Pinewood Battery >> Harlech Road >> Pok Fu Lam Reservoir; First, overlook the skyscrapers of Hong Kong and the bustling cityscape, then turn into the lush green forest. The stark contrast between the bustling high-rise buildings and the dense natural jungle gives a sense of returning to nature!
Route: Shing Mun Reservoir >> Needle Hill >> Grass Hill >> Lead Mine Pass; The route from Shing Mun Reservoir to Lead Mine Pass is the seventh section of the MacLehose Trail. Here you can overlook the entire Shatin Valley, Shing Mun Valley, and the reservoirs within Shing Mun. There are also flora and fauna here, and many birds come here to overwinter in winter!

Pak Kung Au

Route: Pak Kung Au >> Phoenix Mountain >> Ngong Ping; Phoenix Mountain is the second highest peak in Hong Kong, second only to Tai Mo Shan! The main peak is called Feng, and the secondary peak is called Huang. These two peaks are often shrouded in mist, standing proudly on Lantau Island.
Route: Mui Wo >> Nam Shan Ancient Trail >> Sunset Peak; If you want to watch the sunset in Hong Kong, Sunset Peak is the top choice! With an elevation of 869 meters, Sunset Peak is the third highest mountain in Hong Kong. To watch the sunset from Sunset Peak, you can start from Mui Wo and hike up along the Nam Shan Ancient Trail, which takes about three hours.

Wu Tong Village

Route: Wu Tong Village >> Wan De Garden >> Well Bottom Waterfall >> Middle Waterfall >> Main Waterfall; To view the Wu Tong Village waterfalls, one usually starts from Wu Tong Village, passes through Wan De Garden, and then takes the mountain path. Alternatively, you can choose to first climb Si Fang Mountain next to Da Mao Mountain, descend via a nearby side road, and then take the mountain path extending from Wan De Garden, or go left to Well Bottom Waterfall on the way down before viewing the other three waterfalls.