Hong kong has one of the worlds most stunning backyards with its many country parks, majestic peaks, stunning beaches and outlying islands. Hiking is one of hong kongs most popular outdoor activities. But it is still one of the most breathtaking nighttime walks you can do. Top 5 easy and family friendly hikes in hong kong explore hks amazing scenery with these 5 easy hikes that you can even take the kids on.
Hong kong pathfinder forum for any comments, quesions, brickbats n praise you may have. Any transportation costs between the nearest mtr station and trail startend will be covered by hong kong hikers ltd. This is a very weather dependant tour and if conditions arent great, its better to simply do it during the daytime. Personally, i just like climbing up tall things and looking out at sun, sea and dark jungle greens. Beginning down in sheung wan and ending in wan chai, this route is more of a walk than a hike. These guidebooks are jampacked with stunning landscape pictures and informative details. What an inglorious place parkview is for starting a hike.
Covering a vast majority of land, the wilson trail is not for the fainthearted and can be a strenuous endeavour for even experienced hikers. Walk hong kong has been offering walks and hikes since 2003. We are an amateur group organising a range of hikes throughout the territory. The most challenging hikes in hong kong and kowloon. Whether you prefer toning your calf muscles or ambling along at a gentle pace, hong kong has a seemingly endless supply of walks and hikes. Hiking guidebook by hong kong outdoors founder martin williams, who has chosen 25 of the best day walks in the. Hiking guidebook by hong kong outdoors founder martin williams, who has chosen 25 of the best day walks in the hong kong countryside. Hong kong hikers is a bunch of enthusiastic hikers which stands out in two main ways from the several other hiking groups in hong kong. This is arguably the most ambitious of the hong kong hikes we list. The most challenging part of the hike is towards the end, when you need to climbclamber up a steep and strenuous.
Please complete the form below to request a reservation. Just outside of hong kong youll find beaches, woods, and volcanic landscapes that will keep you moving around throughout your entire holiday. It provides detailed and accurate instructions for getting to and from each trail on public transport mtr, minibus. This trail is not as famous as dragons back, but promises to bring you great views.
All your favourite hong kong hikes in one easytopack book. After initial advice on what to wear and take with you, and hong kong s public transport system, i set off with a walk that starts by the upper peak tram station, then winds round and down the western hills of hong kong island. Williams book is a colourful, 160page guide to the citys best hiking trails, which will appeal to those new to exploring hong kongs wilds. It has 4 famous hiking routes, many country trails, ancient trails as well as many hidden gems. Hong kong may be celebrated as a concrete jungle, but as any real hongkonger knows, its our citys gorgeous countryside thats the real star attraction. One of our consultants will contact you, often within two business hours, to confirm availability on the hike or provide you with other options. High island reservoir, sai kung, guide attractions. The hong kong tourism board shall not be responsible for any information described in the book, and it does not represent or make any guarantee concerning. Four of hong kongs most dazzling thruhikes the trek. Hong kong has some wonderful hiking trails but it is often difficult to find them unless you are a native cantonese person. While hong kong doesnt technically have any thruhikes, there are four notable long hikes that would fill any thruhikers heart with wanderlust. If youre looking to get dirt under your fingernails and grass in your underpants, this is the hike for you. The 25 best day walks in hong kong hiking guidebook docmartin. The wong nai chung gap trail is hong kongs first battlefield trail and starts just opposite the entrance to parkview.
Lamma, cheung chau and peng chau have thriving villages, as well as fine rural trails. The 25 best day walks in hong kong, from the dragons back to. Dubbed as the ultimate hong kong wilderness hike, sharp peak aka nam she tsim, meaning the hill of snakes is a tough hiking trail for experienced hikers. The twins is also named 1,000 steps but the parkview to stanley trail actually exceeds this number so prepare for an intense day of exercise. A dragons back, deserted beaches, volcanic landscapes, feng shui woods and remote temples await your discovery. The serious hikers guide to hong kong pete spurrier on. Work off those dim sum calories along these hiking trails in hong kong, from the famous dragons back to lesserknown trails like tai long wan. This is a great way to turn a day trip into a nice weekend getaway, and it will give you time to do a couple of hikes, spend time at the beach, and soak up the atmosphere in yung shue wan. Hong kong is emerging as the best urban hiking destination, however, a lot of the times these hikes can be challenging. On lantau, hong kongs largest island, i relate some tremendous hikes. One trail, two landscapes parkview to tai tam road 8km. The book is an excellent thriller outright, but is also an insight into the. Looking to expand your search outside of hong kong. However, hong kongers also like to head for the hills and get a break from this most densely populated of cities.
My mother is actually from one of the villages but although we have returned to hk many times in the past, mum had never returned to her village since leaving as a. The 25 best day walks in hong kong hiking guidebook. There is a massive hiking community in hong kong and it really is a hikers. You dont have to stick to hikes on sai kung or lantau to take advantage of the citys great outdoors. Hong kongs wide variety of butterflies, birds and foliage are on display, and the air is blissfully free of exhaust fumes. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions. A stinging critique of hong kong and its british elite in the dying days of colonial rule, kowloon tong is a typically gripping theroux novel stringing together inept british families, corrupt mainland businessmen and the shadowy streets of the hong kong crime world. The company is run by gabi baumgartner, who oversees the the day to day planning and will do her best to match the perfect tour and guide with your individual interests. Here are 14 of the best hong kong hikes to get you started.
Hiking hong kong island is a unique comprehensive guide to walks and hikes on. Zoe belhomme takes a walk on the wilder side of hong kong island. Hardcover with cardstock pages bound in a tworing binder. Pete spurrier author of guidebooks for hiking in hong kong.
Skip stair climbers at the gym, if youre travelling to hong kong and want to combine seeing some of the best hong kong hikes with working out, the twins and violet hills is the perfect fitness hike. In short, this book is suitable for all levels of hiking, from beginner to advanced. I had contacted michael a few months prior to our trip to hong kong to arrange a private tour of the ghost towns. For bespoke hikes and corporate events please refer to your quotation for payment schedule. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Combining journeys by car or public transport with walking, the trails take you across rugged hills and through forested valleys, past reservoirs and waterfalls, temples and ageing villages, long abandoned forts and lonely islands. Hong kong bookstore under attack in china reopens in. The easiest hiking trails for beginners in hong kong. Here is a sample chapter, covering a classic hong kong walk with both city and rural views. Hope this helps with reducing the latter and increasing the former. Heres the best hikes in hong kong to get that sixpack.
For wild beaches, beautiful forests, and fantastic views of the city, check out some of these hikes in hong kong. But lets face it you probably have a beer belly or two to burn. Try to book for a weekday as weekends can be busy here. High island reservoirs east dam showcases hong kongs volcanic past hexagonal rock columns, sea caves, global geopark, geo trail, hikes, and more.
Start your trek on shek o road near to tei wan village, where a. The leisurely hikers guide to hong kong pete spurrier on. Your guide to hiking and cycling in hong kong discover hong kong. With the likes of needle hill, kowloon peak, and sunset peak drawing people to them with their stunning vista, a lot of the times they are just not easy enough for beginners. The 25 best day walks in hong kong hiking guidebook hong. Hong kongs top two national sports are surely drinking and shopping. Here are 11 of the best hong kong hikes to get you started. Hong kong pathfinder bestselling hiking guide book. Theres a beautifully rural world within a hiking boots throw of hong kongs downtown. Figuring out how to get to the trails and where to turn is not.
Hiking in hong kong nomads travel tips, guides, news. Breaking it up into more manageable areas is a definite. Describing the lantau trail, wilson trail, maclehose trail and hong kong trail, its been updated for 2010 and is profusely illustrated with maps. Lion rock hike, hong kong lion rock hike this is where you can watch the beautiful scenery to see the whole of kowloon and hong kong, especially on clear days. Take advantage of our special flight offers to spain or plan your travels below. The coverage of several shorter trails or family hikes is also appreciated. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. This wonderful book fills that gap for the rest of us. Hiking guide books various hiking guides are available in both chinese and. W hong kong, 1 austin road west, kowloon station, kowloon, 3717 2299. If your idea of a brutal climb is walking up to the fifth floor, these are the best hikes in hong kong for novices.
Best rooftop pools in hong kong the ritzcarlton hong kong source. Hong kong is a metropolis overflowing with great food, breathtaking vistas, and incredibly rich and diverse hiking. Hong kong hikes christian wright, south china morning post, tinja tsang on. Hikes theres a beautifully rural world within a hiking boot s throw of hong kong s downtown. Hong kong is known for shopping, business, and banking but let me tell you, this is one of the best regions in the world for dayhikes.
We welcome residents and visitors of all levels of fitness and experience to join us in exploring the. One of the biggest and most challenging of the main hiking trails in hong kong is the wilson trail. Sharp peak is known for its winding and rugged mountain path and therefore a good level of fitness is required for this hike. Hiking in hong kong involves the use of the very efficient public transportation system. And while hardcore hillwalkers can take on the likes of tai mo shan, which at 957 metres 3,140 feet is hong kongs highest peak, and trail runners can blaze over thighachingly tough courses like the 100kilometre 62mile oxfam trailwalker, there are also plenty of options for the more painaverse. Lam was one of five shareholders and staff at the causeway bay book shop in hong kong, which sold books and magazines purporting to reveal secrets about the inside lives of. A rguably hong kongs most prestigious summit to have bagged, lantau peak is a true heavyweight of the hong kong mountain climbing scene typically beginning around 4am, climb up the mountains north ridge to reach the summit just in time for sunrise. Take a diversion from those urban excursions and hike asias world city.
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