This trail was built by villagers in Yuen Long to carry goods to Tsuen Wan Market. Hike in their footsteps past rich forests, old temples, and rolling hills
Dukling, built in 1955, is Hong Kong’s last true wooden junk boat. Its painstaking restoration and continued sailing preserves the city’s rich fishing and maritime heritage.
Once a bustling Hong Kong secondary school, Saint Peter's now stands derelict beside a massive cemetery in Aberdeen.
This list of the 20 most scenic Hong Kong hikes encapsulates the best landscapes in the region; ranging from rugged coastlines to wild mountainscapes and even incredible cityscapes!
Villagers used to bring agarwood from Shatin and Kowloon as far back as the Ming Dynasty. This is a full hiking guide on the very same route!
This quick there-and-back hike in Tsuen Wan leads to one of the most impressive city views in Hong Kong stretching from Tai Mo Shan to Lantau Island!
Everything You Need to Know About Hong Kong's wild "Village Dogs" including their incredible history, temperament, and whether you should adopt a Tong Gau as a family pet.
These 5 Hong Kong hikes will keep you cool and shaded in the hot summer months with epic waterfalls, tranquil forests, breezy reservoirs, and hidden villages.
Discover Lamma Power Station's history, its role in Hong Kong’s power grid, its connection to the former Ap Lei Chau Power Station, and exciting plans for a greener future
Razor Hill is a steep, short hike that not many people know about. It's relatively peaceful but offers some of the best views over Sai Kung in all of Hong Kong!
These ants almost exclusively live in trees and build nests high up in the canopy. They also use their young as glue guns and farm other insects! How f-ant-astic!
Located in Po Lam, this is a super short, easy hike that's shaded and cool. This guide has maps, photos, directions and more so you can easily hike to Little Hawaii Falls.
With 17 active reservoirs around the city used for drinking water, where does all this water come from, how is it delivered to people's homes and is it safe to drink from the tap?
From safe and scenic to daring and dramatic, this list of 10 incredible ridge hikes in Hong Kong includes suitable options for beginners, intermediates and advanced hikers!
A guide on how to capture Hong Kong's skyscrapers poking through the clouds from Victoria Peak
This article covers where can you find bauhinia flowers in Hong Kong, which months you can see them in bloom, how they came to Hong Kong and why they're a national symbol.
The 9 boundary stones of this historic hike mark the border of Hong Kong's first ever city. This guide shows you how to reach all 9 stones, including 3 recently discovered stones, and the site of one demolished stone.
Caine Terrace is practically invisible amidst all the skyscrapers surrounding it. However, those who know where to look can find this abandoned property clinging to the past.
Tiu Tang Lung is a very isolated, rugged and technical trail with incredible views. This guide has maps, photos, directions and everything you need to complete this hike safely.
So Lo Pun is known as Hong Kong's most haunted village. This hiking guide shows you how to get there and explore other creepy abandoned villages along the way!
Hong Kong's hardest hike consists of 31+ kilometers of undulating hills and rough trails. Only seriously experienced hikers should attempt this route.
A full guide on how to hike Tai To Yan, an epic ridge hike with spectacular mountain views and rural scenery that stretches out all the way to China
Learn about Hong Kong’s water buffaloes as farm animals, their role in wetland conservation, and the sterilization program that could end their existence.
Hiking up Hong Kong's second tallest peak is no joke. Here's how you can get to the top safely and end up at the Ngong Ping Big Buddha so you don't need to retrace your steps!
There are plenty of easy hikes in Hong Kong that offer epic views! These 5 trails are perfect for beginners who want beautiful scenery without too much effort!
A full hiking guide on how to check out Po Toi’s haunted house, best coastal views, rock carvings, lighthouse, cliffs, and more!
Lobster Bay is a hike of two halves. The first section is a scenic coastal walk, and the second portion is an uphill climb with amazing ocean views to reward your efforts.
Kadoorie Farm’s Sky Trail is not easy, but the tough uphill sections are broken up by carefully curated secret paths that highlight the beauty of Hong Kong’s natural wonders!
Kai Shan is a short beginner's hike with epic views of Yuen Long's fish farms, mysterious shrines, rock paintings and even a peek at Shenzhen.
Founded in the 1800s by an Indian Parsi named Mithaiwalla, here's the full story of how the Star Ferry became a cultural legend in Hong Kong and whether it will survive into the future.
A chronological account of the presence and disappearance of Hong Kong's top apex predator
It's a steep climb up to Mount Nicholson, but the views are pretty spectacular. If you're feeling adventurous, visit the secret rocky viewpoint and take the wild route to the top!
This challenging trail has super unique terrain, is popular with mountain bikers and lets you see Hong Kong's hidden farmland and the Skyscrapers of Shenzhen.
Dragonflies are purpose-built to hunt. They use 3 million years of evolutionary perfection to hunt down the city's mosquitoes with up to a 97% success rate!
This easy trail on Hong Kong Island takes just 45 mins to the summit with views of Ocean Park, Lamma Island and the South China Sea.
The hike up Hong Kong's third-tallest peak isn't easy, but it's totally worth it if you time your climb for sunrise or sunset. With nary a building in sight, Sunset Peak represents pure escapism.
The iconic red and white checkered pattern of this hill was used by pilots to judge when to bank into the old Kai Tak Airport. Today, Checkerboard Hill is perfect for hikers on a time crunch.
This is one of the greener and uncrowded routes up to The Peak and High West. You'll be able to experience great skyline views via The Morning Trail and Lugard Road.
Everything you need to know about the Roman-inspired reservoir nestled in the heart of Sham Shui Po. It's insane to think this gorgeous piece of history was almost demolished!
Detailed histories and guides on how to get to four haunting ancient religious sites frozen in time.
Nestled in the partially abandoned mining village of Ma On Shan lies Saint Joseph's Chapel, a relic of the past that's slowly falling into ruin. Here's how you can visit it for yourself.
At Kowloon Reservoir, you might feel like a Disney Princess seeing monkeys, boars and dogs harmoniously coexisting around you, but this weird animal behavior harbors a dark secret.
While Tai Po Kau won't offer grand views, it's a wonderful shaded hike with plenty of greenery, streams and wildlife, making it perfect for quiet contemplation or a family day out!
Nam Sang Wai and Tai Sang Wai are comprised of marshes, wetlands, rivers and fish farms. With no crowds and gorgeous scenery, this is a great family adventure that's easily walkable.
Near Waterfall Bay is a little stretch of coastline that's home to thousands of abandoned Buddhist statues. How did they get there and does anyone look after them?
Built in the 1960s for Nepalese Gurkha soldiers serving in the Queen's Hill (Burma Lines) military camp, this temple and its Hindu deities now stands abandoned in Fanling.
Tai Wo Thai Temple (Wat Makthumvanaram) is tucked away in a secluded jungle setting. It is a wonderful mix of traditional Thai Buddhist architecture and mysterious abandoned structures.
Walk through stunning ancient villages as you experience what was once an important commuting route for villagers traveling between Tung Chung and Tai O
Recent sightings of Milionia Zonea in Hong Kong only began in 2016. How did this beautiful get here and is it even native to the city?
Explore several stunning waterfalls as you climb Hong Kong's tallest mountain! The views from Tai Mo Shan cover Hong Kong from end to end!
Hong Kong has dozens of incredible beaches you can visit. These 5 beaches, though, are complete standouts in how weirdly beautiful they are!
Flamingos are non-native to Hong Kong. Should these elegant creatures truly call this bustling city home, or should they return to the serene tranquility of their natural habitats?
Gyms in Hong Kong are seriously expensive. So, I'm sharing some of the city's most scenic gyms that are totally free to use!
Hike on the literal border between Hong Kong and China while experiencing dense jungle, ocean vistas, WW2 buildings, old caves and Shenzhen's cityscapes
