Praying for the day when it crumbles to dust, i start up a flight of steps, along which the wilson and hong kong trails run. Hiking in amazing victoria trailthe peak trail in hong kong. Mar 28, 2020 hong kong may be celebrated as a concrete jungle, but as any real hongkonger knows, its the scenic countryside that is the real attraction. Hong kong has some wonderful hiking trails but it is often difficult to find them unless you are a native cantonese person. So grab a decent pair of shoes and plenty of water and get out there youve got 300 km of trail ahead of you if you want to see it all. The countryside series map hong kong island is useful. This is where the wilson trail changes from section 1 to section 2 and where it shares a path with the hong kong trail section 5. Created by hong kong s agriculture, fisheries and conservation department, the app showcases various hiking trails in hong kong. Martin williams is one of those seminal hiking books that ive been waiting for. Hiking hong kong is your number one resource for all things hiking related in hong kong. A short ferry ride can take you to yung shue wan and the walk over the hill to sok kwu wan is an ideal way to build an appetite, with beautiful views, or you can. There are four main hiking trails for you to explore.
Jun 27, 2012 sam had an excellent book on hiking called the serious hikers guide to hong kong by pete spurrier which offers maps of the hiking trails hong kong trail, the wilson, the maclehose and the lantau trails, brief explanations on history of places you visit, nice photos and useful tips. Of trails in hong kong, the wilson trail is the only one that covers parts of hong kong island, kowloon, and the new territories. Hong kong has several marathon trails, which for most of us, are best tackled one or two sections at a time unless you are up for an 80km to 100km hike. Mar 09, 2020 sassy hong kong is the goto guide for girls in the city that truly never sleeps. Hong kong pathfinder is available in several local bookshops, and can be ordered online through swindon books online direct link is hong kong pathfinder. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places where they love to play. A dragons back, deserted beaches, volcanic landscapes, feng shui woods and remote temples await your discovery. Grab your boots and go hike hong kong undulating mountain trails, deserted beaches, volcanic landscapes, feng shui woods and more. The two trails part ways again just before mount butler.
Added to this, public transport in hong kong is excellent and many trails are within short and easy reach of the city. Hong kongs best beaches are also the territorys most remote, and one of the only ways to get to them is on foot. The 25 best day walks in hong kong hiking guidebook hong. Many named hiking trails have been established in hong kong. And while hardcore hillwalkers can take on the likes of tai mo shan, which at 957 metres 3,140 feet is hong kong s highest peak, and trail runners can blaze over thighachingly tough courses like the 100kilometre 62mile oxfam trailwalker, there are also plenty of options for the more painaverse.
Tiu shau ngam, 588m, is the west branch of ma on shan. Ill be in hong kong for 10 days, and wanted to go hiking at least 3 of the days. Its a gorgeous place to store some of lifes energy. Stage 5 of the hong kong trail starts at wong nai chung gap road. Hiking trails in hong kong long trails kitchenlister. But there is a world beyond the impatient trffic and chic shopping malls. Try to book for a weekday as weekends can be busy here. On lantau, hong kongs largest island, i relate some tremendous hikes. Theres a trail for every traveller and with the wealth of options to choose from, it can understandably get overwhelming to know which one to set foot upon. Agriculture, fisheries and conservation department. Hiking guidebook by hong kong outdoors founder martin williams, who has chosen 25 of the best day walks in the. The best hiking trails i n hong kong plan your next trip here. Theres a beautifully rural world within a hiking boots throw of hong kong s downtown. The leisurely hikers guide to hong kong paperback february 21, 2007.
Hiking guide books various hiking guides are available in both chinese and. From al fresco bars and holeinthewall restaurants, to secret shopping spots and special events, we pound the pavements in search of all the best hong kong has to offer. The 40 guided walks in this book are quickly reached from public transport, and. High ridges, sparkling waterfalls, lush feng shui woods and ancient fishing communities nestled in rocky harbours. The best way to take it all in is to get out there and. There are places to surf, camp out, hike, swim, dive and canoe. It is a 50kilometre walking route which passes through the five country parks on hong kong island. Many thanks to michele koh morollo at culture trip for choosing the serious hikers guide to hong kong as one of the 10 best books about. The hiking trails to tai mo shan is the 7th and 8th sections of one of hong kongs most beautiful hiking trails. Mar 31, 2018 of trails in hong kong, the wilson trail is the only one that covers parts of hong kong island, kowloon, and the new territories. Situated at an altitude of 957 m, tai mo shan is the highest place of hong kong island. Its hong kongs favorite active outdoor craze, and youve been seeing the photos all over instagram. Travel twenty minutes out of the metropolis, and youll find stone aid trails, sheltered beaches and waterfront restaurants galore.
Hong kong hiking trails hiking trails, hiking groups. These ten easy hikes are among the shortest hikes in hong kong but still offer amazing views. Nov 27, 2014 the peak, one of hong kongs most famous tourist destinations, is accessible either by walking through the university of hong kong or by taking a tram to the upper peak terminus. The serious hikers guide to hong kong pete spurrier on. May 10, 2016 hong kongs best walks all under three hours. It is also an awesome place to run, walk and get creative. At the bottom of each page you can find all the latest hong kong weather information, be sure to check the weather warnings before you head out. Here are 14 of the best hong kong hikes to get you started. Hong kongers are very conservative in reclaiming land from the nature. The wilson trail and the hong kong trail, two of hong kongs top 4 hiking trails, go through it. Once a british colonial outpost, the worldclass city of hong kong is now one of asias most popular destinations.
Whether youre looking for the best trails in central and western, tsuen wan or sai kung weve got you covered. Travel twenty minutes out of the metropolis, and youll find stone aid trails, sheltered beaches and waterfront restaurants. The 10 best hong kong hiking trails with photos tripadvisor. The maclehose trail is one of the four long distance trails in hong kong. The trail is scenic since it crosses over the twins, the highpoint of section 1. Weve rounded up the most scenic hiking trails right here, and ranked them by difficulty. Hong kong pathfinder is a bestselling guide covering 24 excursions in rural hong kong.
Sharp peak, at 468m, is known as the most precipitous hill in hong kong. Founded in 2002 we have a broad amount of information available to you. Lamma, cheung chau and peng chau have thriving villages, as well as fine rural trails. The 25 best day walks in hong kong hiking guidebook. Hong kong may be celebrated as a concrete jungle, but as any real hongkonger knows, its the scenic countryside that is the real attraction.
Luckily in hong kong, the survey and mapping office of the hong kong lands department offer a countryside series of maps that are designed to assist hikers and nature lovers in exploring the rural countryside, especially the country park areas. A complete guide to the best easy hiking trails in hong kong. The serious hikers guide to hong kong paperback february 22, 2007. We hiked section 1 on hong kong island, which ends or starts near the seaside town of stanley.
The 25 best day walks in hong kong, from the dragons back to. The book trail lonely planet hong kong the book trail. Best hiking trails with a view in hong kong the loop hk. The start of a new school year marks the end of summer holiday and the quiet arrival of autumn. Two of the following trails are on hong kong island and three of them are in the new territories. Hong kong hiking blog best hiking trails the hong kong. Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on tripadvisor, promoting. There is a massive hiking community in hong kong and it really is a hikers. After engaging in a series of water activities with your kids, here comes the best season to go hiking in hong kong.
Wikimedia commons has media related to walks and trails in hong kong. When most people think of hong kong their minds tend to drift towards crowded sidewalks, soaring skyscrapers, designer shopping centres and astonishing luxury stores, but there is another side to this city. Take a diversion from those urban excursions and hike asias world city. Lonely planet hong kong is your passport to the most relevant, uptodate advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hong kong hikers experience a day of adventure, day. Sassy hong kong is the goto guide for girls in the city that truly never sleeps.
The 14 best hong kong hiking trails our citys many hills, mountains, and country parks are perfect for hiking. We are here to suggest five hong kong short hiking trails for you to start your workout in the new year. Thanks for visiting and enjoying this site, but i no longer have time to keep maintaining the trail information and links. Your guide to hiking and cycling in hong kong discover hong kong. If you dont want to bother with public transport, you can book a. Many named hiking trails have been established in hong. If you have a chance to view the satellite map of hong kong, you can see that 80% of the land consists. Book a round trip on a private boat at sai kung pier to yin tsz ngam, fullday excursion. The eastern side of hong kong around sai kung has very large undeveloped parks, geoparks, and undeveloped coastline with great beaches. Hope this helps with reducing the latter and increasing the former. The structure of the book makes this approach very easy to follow. Hong kong countryside series maps hiking hong kong. Asias world city is the gateway to many amazing locations, just waiting for you to explore.
As the founder and organizer one of worlds largest hiking groups, this book helps to expand my knowledge on information previously unknown to me about hong kong s trails. Hong kong pathfinder bestselling hiking guide book. The wilson trail and the hong kong trail, two of hong kong s top 4 hiking trails, go through it. Have a fun walk and discover the beautiful country side of hong kong. It is 100 km and made up of 10 sections that pass through a variety of. Fan lau fort, southwest lantau island mirror pool waterfall, northeast new territories. By now it should come as no surprise that hong kong is home to some of the best hiking spots in the world. I depart the asphalt at the point where the hong kong trail and the wilson trail meet.
So, one major reason my wife and i chose to travel to hong kong was to get the experience of doing some pretty awesome hiking within one of the worlds greatest cities i have a list of a few cool hikes to do, and ive been able to study trails online, but is there a really good hong kong hiking map i can purchase anywhere. You will be amazed by the breathtaking panoramic views, isolated beaches, as well as the diverse flora and fauna hong kong has to offer. Cruise victoria harbour aboard the star ferry, ride on the peak tram for amazing views, or explore the mong kok markets. Hong kong hiking trails hiking trails, hiking groups, links. Golden wall ridge is one of the north ridges of tiu shau ngam with a large rocky wall named as golden wall. The 25 best day walks in hong kong hiking guidebook docmartin. Every autumn, there is a race that covers the entire 100k the oxfam trailwalker, where youre allowed 48 hours to get your team from stage 1 to stage 10. Learn hk culture, history and geography behind the scene. Hiking the hong kong trail section 5, hong kong, china. The best beginner hikes in hong kong sassy hong kong the. Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map. I assume dragons back is a must, but id like some feedback on these trails. In spring, one can enjoy a walk along the hilly trails of ma on shan park, with its fabulous rhododendrons blossoms. Hong kong has one of the worlds most stunning backyards with its many country parks, majestic peaks, stunning beaches and outlying islands.
The hong kong tourism board shall not be responsible for any information described in the book, and it does not represent or make any guarantee concerning. Because of its peculiar contour and famousness, it attracts many experienced hikers to challenge. Bring your camera, but leave the camping gear at home. Book your tickets online for wilson trail, hong kong. May 23, 2018 hong kong hiking trails eastern hong kong. A cursory glance at a map shows that great swathes of the territory are open space to explore. From the top of castle peak, hikers can sense the harmony between human and nature in hong kong. However, hong kongers also like to head for the hills and get a break from this most densely populated of cities. Victoria trail is a perfect place to go if you ever get overwhelmed by your crazy schedule or the city life. One of the reasons why i love hong kong is victoria trail. About 38% of the land in hong kong has been designated as country parks and the agriculture and fisheries department maintains a vast array of paths, campsites and picnic sites.
Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the community. But just which hong kong hiking trail boasts instaworthy snaps. Introduce the best hiking trails in hong kong with detailed route maps, beautiful checkpoint pictures, transportation and useful tips. Top 6 hiking trails in hong kong pacific primes blog. Local hiking expert pete spurrier leads us along the trails that allow you to start late and. Sam had an excellent book on hiking called the serious hikers guide to hong kong by pete spurrier which offers maps of the hiking trails hong kong trail, the wilson, the maclehose and the lantau trails, brief explanations on history of places you visit, nice photos and useful tips. Tick off the citys top attractions in half a day on this convenient and comprehensive sightseeing tour, which includes stops at victoria peak, stanley. Hiking is one of hong kong s most popular outdoor activities. Theres a beautifully rural world within a hiking boots throw of hong kongs downtown. It has 4 famous hiking routes, many country trails, ancient trails as well as many hidden gems. Hong kongs top two national sports are surely drinking and shopping. The easiest hiking trails for beginners in hong kong. At this point hikers can choose between a number of different trails, electing to either climb the peak or circle around it.
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