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
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.
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!
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 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.
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 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!
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!
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.
Dreaming of city vistas, historical treasures, mountain peaks or nature's wonders? Begin your adventure from Upper Shing Mun!
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.
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.
If you want to avoid the Victoria Peak crowds, Jardine's Lookout and Siu Ma Shan offer gorgeous city views minus all the tourists!
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 full guide on how to safely navigate Ma On Shan's steep climbs and its epic ridge walk with detailed directions, interactive maps, secret viewpoints, photos, and more.
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!
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!
