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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Also known as the Double Haven Trail, this long, flat hike takes you across natural paths, ancient Hakka villages and stunning coastal scenery on the border of Hong Kong and China.
This guide details how to hike to all four reservoirs in the area and how to explore the Family Walk Trail. Explore as much as you like for an unforgettable day out!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Explore the pristine white sand beaches of Sai Wan, Ham Tin Wan and Tai Wan beaches in Hong Kong’s most iconic coastal hike!
