High ridges, sparkling waterfalls, lush feng shui woods and ancient fishing communities nestled in rocky. The start of a new school year marks the end of summer holiday and the quiet arrival of autumn. Arguably the best hike on hong kong island, the dragons back is a classic trail that combines many of the areas finest attributes. For such a tiny place, hong kong has some really great hikes. On lantau, hong kongs largest island, i relate some tremendous hikes. When hiking, whoever you are with, it is a necessity to have a map with you. Hong kong s best walks all under three hours hiking in hong kong is great. Theres a beautifully rural world within a hiking boots throw of hong kongs downtown.
If you have a chance to view the satellite map of hong kong, you can see that 80% of the land consists. Once availability is established, well ask for a deposit and a completed online registration to confirm your booking. Dubbed as the hong kong grand canyon, this trail is deep in tuen mun, new territories. Hong kong may be one of the most dazzling cities in the world but just beyond the skyscrapers lies a magnificent outdoors, with country parks and natural reserves making up 40% of the territorys land.
Hikes theres a beautifully rural world within a hiking boot s throw of hong kong s downtown. Best familyfriendly hikes in hong kong dragons back. The serious hikers guide to hong kong the bestselling guidebook to the sars four longdistance hiking trails is back in the shops in its. Wikimedia commons has media related to walks and trails in hong kong.
Whether youre looking for the best trails in clearwater bay country park or sai kung east country park weve got. Walk hong kong has been offering guided walks and hikes in hong kong since 2003. Hiking hong kong s braemar hill admin september 12, 2018 september 20, 2018 hikes, hong kong travel, travel no comments hong kong is covered with hills, and hong kong island, where most of the business skyscrapers are, is no different. Dont worry if the thought of clambering up steep slopes and conquering flights of stairs makes you nauseous, hong kong has a range of hiking trails that cater to everyone. Paper maps and printed travel books are back, says prestige magazine. Hong kong has some wonderful hiking trails but it is often difficult to find them unless you are a native cantonese person. This unique system, with its countless routes, lies very close to the city. An overland silk road trip took pete spurrier from london to china in 1993, and he has lived in hong kong since then, exploring the citys backstreets and hiking its hills. Here are 11 of the best hong kong hikes to get you started. The coverage of several shorter trails or family hikes is also appreciated. Tai mo shan 17th april 2015 pete leave a comment the summit of hong kongs highest mountain is a wonderful place to visit on days of clear weather.
Added to this, public transport in hong kong is excellent and many trails are within short and easy reach of the city. Top 10 walks in hong kong from strolls on the shores of outlying islands to panoramic views from the the peak. Figuring out how to get to the trails and where to turn is not. While it appears larger in photos, it is still a unique sight in the hong kong countryside.
These guidebooks are jampacked with stunning landscape. Hiking hong kongs braemar hill asia books and travel. As the weather cools, im pleased to announce the publication of the heritage hikers guide to hong kong available from all local bookshops from later this week, or directly from the website of formasia books when i began to write the book which became the first in this series a walking guide to hong kong s high peaks and longdistance trails i had no idea it would lead. Its easy to access, easy to complete, very scenic, and ends at a beautiful beach. Hiking hong kong island by alicia kershaw excellent condition. The serious hikers guide to hong kong formasia books online. Jump to navigation jump to search many named hiking trails have been. The leisurely hikers guide to hong kong pete spurrier on.
The heritage hikers guide to hong kong blacksmith books. One of our consultants will contact you, often within two business hours, to confirm availability on the hike or provide you with other options. From the top of castle peak, hikers can sense the harmony between human and nature in hong kong. Please click the book now button below to sign up for a hike. Hiking hong kong island is a unique comprehensive guide to walks and hikes on hong kong island. Located on the southeastern tip of hong kong island on a peninsula jutting out into the sea, dragons back is a mountain ridge that overlooks shek o bay. Williams book is a colourful, 160page guide to the citys best hiking trails, which will appeal to those new to exploring hong kongs wilds. My favorite aspect of the book is the foldout maps which show exactly what to expect on every trail. Hiking hong kong hiking in hong kong is a truly fabulous experience with a diverse array of trails, climbs, views, fauna, wildlife and history this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Hiking the dragons back on hong kong asia books and travel. All your favourite hong kong hikes in one easytopack book. Wanna have fun and hiking in hong kong with outdoorhongkong. Hong kong pathfinder bestselling hiking guide book. A dragons back, deserted beaches, volcanic landscapes, feng shui woods and remote temples await your discovery. The perfect starting point to explore the greener side of hong kong, with hiking and cycling trails that are no more than a couple hours and some you can be on in under 30 minutes from bustling central. Hope this helps with reducing the latter and increasing the former. Exploring nature can be a learning experience for the whole gang. Hiking guidebook by hong kong outdoors founder martin williams, who has chosen 25 of the best day walks in the. Lamma, cheung chau and peng chau have thriving villages, as well as fine rural trails. The 25 best day walks in hong kong hiking guidebook hong. As the founder and organizer one of worlds largest hiking groups, this book helps to expand my knowledge on information previously unknown to me about hong kong. There is the hikers guide to hong kong, as well as the leisurely hikers guide to hong kong, the serious hikers guide to hong kong and so on.
A guide to hong kong s outdoor spaces and natural beauty. By the time you reach the top of lion rock, you will find a breathtaking view of all of kowloon and hong kong island. Take a diversion from those urban excursions and hike asias world city. Pete spurrier author of guidebooks for hiking in hong kong. On your way up and down, you enjoy birdseye views of the valleys of the new territories, and the ridges of mountains which separate the area from kowloon. Founded in 2002 we have a broad amount of information available to you. Follow the historical trail around yuen long to get a glimpse into hong kongs early rural culture. When not bribing sampan ladies to transport him to distant islands, he spends his time deciphering the secret language of minibus drivers. Many hong kong residents and visitors enjoy a few famous hikes, but then are at a loss to find more routes. It provides detailed and accurate instructions for getting to and from each trail on public transport mtr, minibus. Martin williams is one of those seminal hiking books that ive been waiting for.
Hiking in hong kong is is the best way to get outdoors and socialize with people of all nationalities. We provide custom adventure loacl tour in hong kong. Where to hike the new territories and lantau island provide the most isolated and remote hiking locations, but even hong kong island itself has many trails, including the 50km hong kong trail. A little more information on the hike about the area would make it more interesting. So pack up your kit bag with the essentials, and lets hit the. After engaging in a series of water activities with your kids, here comes the best season to go hiking in hong kong. The 25 best day walks in hong kong hiking guidebook. Featuring 10 conserved sites, the walk begins at the 600yearold tsui sing lau pagoda hong kongs only surviving pagoda and a declared monument.
If you have had enough of the towering skyscrapers, crowded markets and hectic traffic, take a day or halfday respite, there are certainly some beautiful areas a short ride away and hong kong s convenient. The 25 best day walks in hong kong, from the dragons back to. From mountain ridges and sheltered forrest trails to the white sands of tai long wan big wave bay, its no surprise t he dragons back was hailed by time magazine as asias best urban hike. In short, this book is suitable for all levels of hiking, from beginner to advanced. For many people, the dragons back hike is their induction into hiking in hong kong. These books are currently being updated, but there is no definitive date as to when the new versions will be available. Hong kong, despite being so small, has some of south chinas most striking and valuable natural landscapes.
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. It enjoys a long and winding coastline, which gives birth to dozens of bays and beaches. Its also a great way to show them the other side of hong kong the side with no skyscrapers. Other hiking groups in hong kong are found in the links section here. There is a massive hiking community in hong kong and it really is a hikers paradise. Hong kongers are very conservative in reclaiming land from the nature. A combination of hiking and kayaking in and around some of hong kong s most spectacular countryside and coastlines. Here weve rounded up five beginnerfriendly trails in hong kong that are suitable for even firsttimers. Hiking hong kong is more fun when monkeys are around to be seen, which is an added bonus to lion rocks unbeatable views.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The agriculture, fisheries and conservation department has launched its android app to showcase various hiking trails in hong kong. 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. The company is run by gabi baumgartner, who oversees the day to day planning and will do her best to match the perfect tour and guide with your individual interests. Top 10 kid friendly hiking trails in hong kong little steps. Pdf above the city hiking hong kong island download full. Hong kong pathfinder forum for any comments, quesions, brickbats n praise you may have. This is a series of footpath maps comprising five sheets. Sep 12, 2018 hiking hong kongs braemar hill admin september 12, 2018 september 20, 2018 hikes, hong kong travel, travel no comments hong kong is covered with hills, and hong kong island, where most of the business skyscrapers are, is no different. Our tour guides are full of great travel tips and ideas of things to do in hong kong. Its so easy to find a place to hike, take photos, and share my adventures.
Remote beauty encounter the natural and remote beauty of sai kung country park and its hidden wonders, only accessible by foot or boat. Jul 04, 2012 top 10 walks in hong kong from strolls on the shores of outlying islands to panoramic views from the the peak, vaudine england picks stunning walks offering a different perspective on hong kong. Your mind refreshed, your limbs exercised, and your senses intoxicated, you wonder at the fact that only a few miles separate all this from one of the worlds most crowded cities. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Hong kong has several marathon trails, which for most of us, are best tackled one or two sections at a time unless you are up for an 80km to 100km hike. Hiking trails under two hours in hong kong check out these quick hikes in hong kong, that are easy enough to complete in under two hours. Hong kong outdoors and fantastic natural landscapes. Luckily in hong kong, the survey and mapping office of the hong kong lands department offer a countryside series of maps that are designed to assist hikers and nature lovers in exploring the rural countryside, especially the country park. Track was rough in parts as well as steep sections up and down. Book now please complete the form below to request a reservation. Nov 05, 2009 there are quite a few books about hiking in hong kong that you can certainly pick up in the city, and that may be available overseas.
Not far from the hustle and bustle of the city, theres wide open areas, beautiful beaches, marshes and wetlands teeming with life. The dragons back is probably one of the worlds most scenic and pleasant coastal hikes. Serious hikers guide to hong kong is in the top 10. The best hiking trails in hong kong plan your next trip here.
Book now and start planning your hong kong vacation with us now. Dragons back hike, hong kong your easy, ultimate guide. Hong kong has a subtropical climate, which means most of the unoccupied land are vegetated. After initial advice on what to wear and take with you, and hong kongs 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. Hike was to country area of hong kong another side of hong kong. Custom outdoor tour hong kong tour outdoor hong kong. Hong kong countryside series maps hiking hong kong.
Williams book is a colourful, 160page guide to the citys best hiking trails, which will appeal to those new to exploring hong kong s wilds. The dragons back hike is possibly the most popular hike in hong kong. At the bottom of each page you can find all the latest hong kong weather information, be sure to check the weather warnings before you head out. The serious hikers guide to hong kong pete spurrier. One of our adventure consultants will contact you to confirm availability or provide you with other options. This is a comprehensive guide to hiking in hong kong that would suit hikers of all standards and ages. Hong kong is undisputedly a hikers paradise and even the more skeptical among us should experience what all the fuss is about. The 25 best day walks in hong kong hiking guidebook docmartin.
Perhaps guide could have a sign to identify themself. Hiking hong kong is your number one resource for all things hiking related in hong kong. Hong kong tourism board has published a free 60page booklet great outdoors hong kong 201617 your guide to hiking and cycling in hong kong which you may find useful and can be obtained from hktb visitor centres at the airport, star ferry pier concourse, tsim sha tsui and the peak piazza ask for it if its not on display. We invite you to join us enjoying the backyard that we get to hike in year round, you will not be disappointed. Kowloon peak hike to suicide cliff in hong kong journey era. Whether you are new to the trails or an expert hiker, little steps has rounded up the best hong kong hikes to enjoy with your children. This wonderful book fills that gap for the rest of us. The structure of the book makes this approach very easy to follow. Hong kong, located right next to shenzhen, is endowed with bright sunshine, soft beaches, limpid seawater and hot weather all the year round. From short, easy walks to scrambleupamountain treks, our handpicked routes will guide you. Try not to fall in love with these worldfamous views.
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