This is post 96 of 96 in the series “Hong Kong” Shek Uk Shan. Where is it? It is a little known fact for most casual hikers that Shek Uk Shan is the highest peak in Sai Kung. In fact, it has 17m on Sharp Peak – the sharpest mountain in Hong Kong (and Sai […]
This is post 95 of 96 in the series “Hong Kong” Pak Sin Leng is a series of eight peaks by Tai Mei Tuk at the side of Plover Cove Reservoir that is named after the eight immortals from Taoism. With the peaks sandwiched between the Sin Kwu Fung at 511m and Shun Yeung Fung […]
Last updated on February 21st, 2021 at 10:29 pm This is post 94 of 96 in the series “Hong Kong” Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden is a 150-hectare nature reserve, farm, and rescue animal center sprawled over one of the foothills of Tai Mo Shan, the tallest mountain in Hong Kong. It was once a […]
This is post 93 of 96 in the series “Hong Kong” Mau Ping Ancient Trail extends from Mui Tsz Lam Village all the way to the center of mountains that straddle Ma On Shan and Sai Kung, connecting to the Pak Kong Ancient Trail that ends in Sai Kung. Once home to a smattering of […]
This is post 92 of 96 in the series “Hong Kong” Tai Tong Hong Kong is known for its red leaves between late November and December. Located in the Tai Lam Country Park in Yuen Long, it is home to Sweet Gum Woods that’s full of, yes, Sweet Gum trees, that turn various hues of […]
This is post 91 of 96 in the series “Hong Kong” The Reservoir Island Viewpoint is the window to the famed thousand islands view of Hong Kong. It overlooks the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir and its many islands, and the easy hike from the Tai Lam Country Park made it ever so popular. Located between […]
Last updated on January 27th, 2021 at 10:08 am This is post 90 of 96 in the series “Hong Kong” The Sham Shui Po food scene has soared in the past few years, with a plethora of hip cafes joining the many small restaurants and eateries already in the area. From traditional cha chaan teng […]
This is post 89 of 96 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 96 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 96 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 96 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 96 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 […]
