Hiking, Hong Kong

Take a ferry from Central to Lamma's North-West (Destination: Yung Shue Wan) and follow the path to the so-called "Power Station Beach". The real name is Hung Shing Yeh Beach but most foreigners can't remember that name so they simply call it according to its nearby Power Station (Lamma is actually famous for its foreign community. On weekends there are beach- and rooftop-parties taking place all around the village of Yung Shue Wan).

Once you reached the beach, there is only one way that leads further south and brings you to Sok Kwu Wan in Lamma's South-East.

The hike takes approx. 2 hours (incl. sporadic rests) and shows you a nice part of HK's green side with splendid views on the way.

From Sok Kwu Wan, you can either take a ferry back to Central or further to Aberdeen (recommended!), from where you can take a bus or taxi back to Central, Wanchai, etc.!

If you like hiking, you can't miss the "Dragon Back" of Hong Kong Trail. It's the best hiking route in Asia according to a survey by Times Magazine.

To get there, take the MTR to Shau Kei Wan Station (Blue line, near the Eastern end). Then take bus no. 9 (direction to Shek O) at the bus terminus right outside the MTR station. Get off at "To Tei Wan" (you can ask the driver). There is a trial entrance right at the bus stop. Just walk along the trail. Whenever you see a junction, choose the direction to either "Hong Kong Trail No.8" or "Big Wave Bay". The trail will take you about 2.5-3 hours and you will end up on a beautiful beach "Big Wave Bay". From there, you can rent a body board for body boarding or buy some food for barbeque near the beach. Afterwards, you can take a mini-bus (red and yellow) back to Shau Kei Wan MTR Station.

The scene on the top of Dragon Back is wonderful. You'll feel like walking along a bridge high above the sea.

Difficulty (5* max.)
* : very flat trail, suitable for the whole family.

One of the nicest trek is walking down from Ngong Ping to Tung Chung . There are lots of stairs and trail is quite sheer, but it is very easy to walk. If you are not very sporty or stupid, do as I done and walk downhill.

Being located at the south-east of Hong Kong Island, Tai Tam Country Park stretches from Quarry Bay to Stanley Mound, and from Wong Nai Chung Gap to Tai Tam Road. It covers more than 1500 hectares and represents about one-fifth of the area of Hong Kong Island.

The park is traversed by Tai Tam Reservoir Road?ia section of which has been renamed Violet Hill Road) and Mount Parker Road. There are many picnic and barbecue sites along the trial.

More importantly, the view of the reservoir is lovely. It's really a nice idea to go there for a morning walk before you start your day in the busy city.

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How to get there?

To Tai Tam Road of Tai Tam Country Park, take Bus no. 6, 61, 66 from Exchange Square in Central

Happy Hiking!

Don't just focus on shopping, eating, drinking and shopping in Hong Kong, go hiking and explore the nature.

Most country parks in Hong Kong are easily accessible by buses and the hiking paths are not that difficult.

Wanna see someth' special, don't be lazy, go hiking!!!

If you want a bird's eye view of Chai Wan and beyond, take the walking trail that links Chai Wan and Big Wave Bay. The trail at Chai Wan starts beside Island Resort (a major private housing estate in Siu Sai Wan). Island Resort can be easily reached by bus nos. 8 and 8P (from Wanchai Ferry Terminal).

This is a local nature trail in the wilderness of northeastern New Territories. The famous Bride's Pool waterfall (Hong Kong's most popular waterfall) is located here. This trail can be reached by taking bus no. 275R (on Sundays and public holidays only) from KCR station Tai Po Market. You alight at the terminus of the Bride's Pool parking lot. If you go on weekdays, you can take a taxi or take a minibus from Tai Po. The minibus comes by every 1/2 hour to an hour I think.

This is a breathtaking yet strenuous hiking trail along the famed Pat Sin Leng Range in Tai Po District. Here's a shot of part of the trail that goes up and down the eight peaks of the mountain range. You can take KMB Bus no. 75K from KCRC Tai Po Market Station and get to Tai Mei Duk. Afterwards, get off at Tai Mei Duk (the bus terminus) and follow the signs to Pat Sin Leng Nature Trail. You need to walk 15 minutes along Bride's Pool Road to reach the trailhead.