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!
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.
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!
Hong Kong's hardest hike consists of 31+ kilometers of undulating hills and rough trails. Only seriously experienced hikers should attempt this route.
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.
Walk through stunning ancient villages as you experience what was once an important commuting route for villagers traveling between Tung Chung and Tai O
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A full hiking guide of how to climb Mount Johnston in Ap Lei Chau and get to Ap Lei Pai. A great coastal adventure with a unique tombolo beach!
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.
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.
Explore the pristine white sand beaches of Sai Wan, Ham Tin Wan and Tai Wan beaches in Hong Kong’s most iconic coastal hike!
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.
