Hong Kong Hiking Guides

Hike on the literal border between Hong Kong and China while experiencing dense jungle, ocean vistas, WW2 buildings, old caves and Shenzhen's cityscapes

The Olympic Trail was officially opened in 2008 to celebrate the equestrian games held in Hong Kong. It's an easy hike that goes past historic villages, a waterfall and even an old silver mine!

West Dog's Teeth blends incredible ocean scenery and brilliant mountainscapes. It's a tough ascent that requires you to use your hands, but boasts some of the best views in Hong Kong!

This hike takes place almost exclusively on flat trails that go past historic villages and pristine beaches. The short uphill climb offers awesome ocean vistas.

This easy hike is full of unique dry, rocky mountains near the border with Shenzhen. You can take a concrete road the whole way or opt for a slightly daring route over dusty trails.

If you're looking for a challenging hike with the best city views and sunset photo spots, then the Kowloon Peak and Suicide Cliff hike is exactly what you're looking for!

Touted as Hong Kong's 'pink beach', Hung Shek Mun is a stunning location. But how pink is the beach really, and is it worth the effort to hike there?

Hong Kong's best, easiest and most scenic reservoir hikes: Upper Shing Mun, Lower Shing Mun, Tai Lam Chung, Tai Tam, High Island and Kowloon Reservoir.

This well-hidden gem of a hike in Hong Kong takes you past lush oio tree woods, azure waters and even offers epic mountain views that stretch into China!

Situated right beside East Dam, Po Pin Chau offers gorgeous views out over the South China Sea. It's a really easy and short hike, which makes it overcrowded on weekends.

Stage 1 of the MacLehose Trail is an easy, family-friendly walk around the pristine waters of High Island Reservoir that leads to East Dam and the South China Sea

This short, steep hike takes you up Devil's Peak, which is full of historical sites, and then brings you to Lei Yue Mun, a group of traditional villages with an ancient temple and an old quarry!

This hike takes you past beaches and villages with awesome ocean views. There's only one climb, so it's a great hike for beginners and adventurous pre-teen kids!

In an exclusive interview, the AFCD's Fai Fai (Felix) Yeung revealed that Hong Kongers can look forward to the city's 25th official country park and some brand-new hiking trails in 2024!

In an exclusive interview with the AFCD's Fai Fai (Felix) Yeung, we learn how Hong Kong's incredible network of hiking trails were planned, built and maintained.

Pat Sin Leng, or the Eight Immortals in English, is a series of Eight peaks with views that stretch out over Plover Cove and well into China.

Dreaming of city vistas, historical treasures, mountain peaks or nature's wonders? Begin your adventure from Upper Shing Mun!

With easy access, an epic ridge walk and stunning views of Shek O Beach, this is Hong Kong's most iconic beginner-friendly hike

Take a gentle walk next to the crystalline waters of Upper Shing Mun Reservoir. Perfect for keeping cool on hot summer days in Hong Kong.

This hike gives explorers and history buffs the chance to experience incredible nature and secretive World War 2 tunnels that are still in remarkable condition.

From the infamous Devil's Fist to the mysterious Amah Rock and even a rock that looks like a rhino, this is a trio of hikes that you just can't take for granite.

Cloudy Hill is a secret hike on section 8 of the Wilson Trail that many Hong Kongers don't know about. The mountain and ocean views are truly jaw-dropping.

The Twins is a Hong Kong Island hike that takes you up two very steep mountains, but rewards you with epic views of Stanley, Tai Tam Reservoir and the HK skyline.

An easy-medium route that takes you to Hong Kong's historic Tai Tam Reservoir, where you'll see azure waters and cross stone bridges made in 1907!

Climb the stairs of enlightenment to Lantau's Big Buddha with views of Tung Chung Bay, Hong Kong International Airport and Lantau Peak as you ascend.

One of Hong Kong's easiest secret hikes with some of its best city views. In just 15 minutes, you'll get a stellar vistas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

This is a short, adventurous hike in Hong Kong’s Stanley District that leads to a rhino-shaped rock that's framed by gorgeous views of Tai Tam Bay.

This is a long, flat hike that takes you across secluded natural trails, ancient Hakka villages and stunning coastal scenery on the border of Hong Kong and China.

If you want to avoid the Victoria Peak crowds, Jardine's Lookout and Siu Ma Shan offer gorgeous city views minus all the tourists!

This easy loop hike circles the Kowloon Reservoir via the MacLehose Trail Section Six. Look out for the wild macaques!

Needle Hill’s nonstop uphill trail leads to stunning 360-degree views of the Shing Mun Reservoir and many of Hong Kong’s most iconic mountains!

An accessible hike that starts in Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, before taking you to the top of Beacon Hill, one of Hong Kong’s best secret city viewpoints.

A tricky, steep and rocky climb with a ridge walk that yields incredible views of Hong Kong’s undulating mountains, sparkling waters and dense cityscapes.

Three Fathoms Cove takes you through five unique types of scenery: shaded forests, rocky canyons, grassy fields, coastal beaches and rare mangroves.

An easy hike that feels like an Indiana Jones movie with WW2 relics, the bones of an ancient beast, a mysterious lighthouse and views of pirate islands.

Enjoy views of Lamma Island, Aberdeen and Ocean Park before traversing a small sandbank to Ap Lei Pai, where you can look out across the South China Sea.

This lesser-known Hong Kong hike takes you past forests of monkeys, two stunning reservoirs and up a massive dam! It’s super safe and relatively easy.

The Eagle’s Nest Nature Trail is an easy hike where you can find native coffee plants growing in the wild, many monkeys and amazing views of Kowloon!

The Tsing Yi Nature Trails blends lush greenery with great views of the Tsing Ma Bridge. It’s an easy, shaded summer hike that’s great for families.

This easy hike hugs Lantau’s southeastern coast and is home to several of Hong Kong’s gentle water buffalos. Truly a magical hike for nature lovers!

How tough is it to hike Castle Peak, Sharp Peak and High Junk Peak, known collectively as Hong Kong’s ‘Three Sharp Peaks’? Here’s a quick guide.

This quiet, direct hike takes you past Amah Rock to the summit of Lion Rock, where you’ll find some of the best uninterrupted vistas of Kowloon and beyond.

This hidden hike, situated in Tuen Mun, is literally a hellish stairway to heaven. The views are unforgettable, but so is the pain from all climbing!

High Junk Peak takes you to the eastern edge of Hong Kong and lets you appreciate how close the city is from gorgeous beaches and mysterious islands.

Tai Long Wan is arguably Hong Kong’s most iconic coastal hike with three pristine white sand beaches and an abandoned Hakka village on the way!

Sharp Peak is a tough but rewarding hike in Sai Kung with sweeping views of pristine beaches, azure coastlines and ocean views that rival Hawaii!

An easy trail from Chi Ma Wan that passes a disused prison, a village of water buffalos, temples, beaches and ends at The Sea Ranch.