This is post 89 of 91 in the series “Hong Kong” The Violet Hill hike is part of the Wilson Trail stage 2 on Hong Kong Island, often done with Twins Peak. Starting from near the Wong Nai Chung Reservoir to just before Stanley, the hike gives you a glimpse of Hong Kong Island’s bustling […]

Last updated on January 21st, 2021 at 01:33 pm This is post 88 of 91 in the series “Hong Kong” Cape d’Aguilar hike is one of the most famous easy hikes in Hong Kong located on South Hong Kong Island. The rugged coastline is home to coves, caves, and arches carved by the relentless waves […]

This is post 87 of 91 in the series “Hong Kong” The Devil’s Fist is a rock formation on the very end of Wong Chuk Kok Tsui, formerly known as Bluff Head, in the Plover Cove Country Park. Wong Chuk Kok Tsui is a peninsular with the oldest rocks in Hong Kong, a reddish Devonian […]

Last updated on January 6th, 2021 at 01:43 pm This is post 86 of 91 in the series “Hong Kong” When it comes to best hikes in Hong Kong, the choices could be endless from unique rock formations to sandy beaches. To me, the best hikes in Hong Kong are ones with their own twist, […]

Last updated on December 29th, 2020 at 02:07 pm This is post 85 of 91 in the series “Hong Kong” Tai Mo Shan is the highest mountain in Hong Kong and there are many ways to do a Tai Mo Shan hike. It stands at 957m, straddling Tsuen Wan and Tai Po/Yuen Lo area with […]

This is post 84 of 91 in the series “Hong Kong” Lau Shui Heung Reservoir and Hok Tau Reservoir are both in the Pak Sin Leng Country Park and makes for an easy day hike. Since going to just one is such a short affair, combining them together is perfect and you get both a […]

This is post 83 of 91 in the series “Hong Kong” Kau To Shan is a more hidden hike that arguably only has one small scenic stretch. A short minibus ride from Shatin, it’s across the river from Ma On Shan and its lesser popularity  means you are less likely to run into other hikers […]

This is post 82 of 91 in the series “Hong Kong” The Middle Dog Teeth Ridge is part of Kau Nga Ling – aka Dog Teeth Ridge – is famed for its rugged peaks that’s like the razor teeth of a dog. It can be further split into the East, Middle, and West, of which […]

This is post 81 of 91 in the series “Hong Kong” Tung Yeung Shan is part of the Wilson Trail Stage 4 on the western tip of Kowloon ridge. Unexpectedly, it was also a silver grass heaven during the last two months of the year in Hong Kong. While it’s not a super easy hike, […]