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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
Walk through stunning ancient villages as you experience what was once an important commuting route for villagers traveling between Tung Chung and Tai O
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!
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!
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!
A full guide with photos, maps and directions for the Dragon's Back hike covering the To Tei Wan loop (to end at Shek O) and the longer route to Big Wave Bay.
Take a gentle walk next to the crystalline waters of Upper Shing Mun Reservoir (Pineapple Dam). 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.
Also known as Che Pau Teng, this adventurous hike in Hong Kong’s Stanley District leads to a rhino-shaped rock that's framed by gorgeous views of Tai Tam Bay.
