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As a geology graduate, hiking has become something of a passion. Hong Kong has some amazing hikes itself, and I’ve picked some of the best hikes around the world that I’ve been to here.
From the mountain of Switzerland to the highest freestanding
Multi-day hikes in asia
Ponn Hill Trek, Nepal
A 4-5 days multi-day trek in the Annapurna National Park in Nepal is one of the easier, more popular trek.
Read about the hike hereMount Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
This is the highest free-standing mountain in Southeast Asia in Borneo, Malaysia. It is also one of the most well established hiking route I’ve done!
Read about the hike hereMount Fuji, Japan
Mount Fuji is one of the most iconic mountains in the world and open to hikers during summer season! Here’s how to hike it in 2D1N
Read about the hike hereIndonesia Hike
Mount Rinjani, Lombok
Mount Rinjani is the second most active volcano in Indonesia. The 3D2N hike is a physical challenge but the view is rewarding!
Read about the hike hereMount Bromo and Kawah Ijen, Java
Also around Bali, Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen are both easy but far. We ended up doing a 3D2N trip that took us to both. It was not an easy journey with two sunrise hikes. But views are amazing!
Read about the hike hereMount Batur, Bali
Mount Batur is an easy volcano hike on Bali that is a must do for first time visitors! There’s sunrise views, monkeys, and coffee waiting.
Read about the hike hereVietnam Hikes
Paradise Cave, Phong Nha
Only a handful of people are allowed into the deep dark depths of Paradise Cave in Phong Nha every day. The hike to see the doline was like a journey to the underworld and not to be missed!
Read about the hike hereMa Da Cave and Elephant Cave, Phong Nha
Ma Da Cave and Elephant Cave are a 1 day trek run by Jungle Boss and it’s a fun visit to a wet cave (with water) and dry cave!
Read about the hike hereSapa, Northern Vietnam
Sapa is most famous for its rice paddies and Hmong villages. It’s a popular weekend trip destination from Hanoi and most trips will include a trek!
Read about the hike hereThailand Hike
Dragon Crest Mountain, Krabi
This is the most famous hike in Krabi with an amazing view of the region’s coastline and gorgeous karst mountains.
Read about the hike hereKhao Sok Jungle Trekking
Khao Sok National Park is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. You can see the raffelsia and also elephants if you’re lucky!
Read about the hike hereChiang Mai treks
Chiang Mai province is on the northern end of Thailand with the tallest mountains and beautiful nature!
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Italy Hikes
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Tre Cime di Lavaredo is an iconic mountain with three peaks in the Dolomite and a popular day hike. Located on the border of the Veneto and South Tyrol region, it attracts a lot of hikers.
Read about the hike hereLagazuoi
The Lagazuoi is one of the best day hikes from Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Italian Dolomites. While the view is undeniably spectacular, it is more famous for its historical significance during WWI.
Read about the hike hereLago di Sorapis
Lake Sorapis is famous for its gorgeous powder blue colour and the hike is a relatively straightforward 4 hour with a trail start within half an hour from Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Read about the hike hereStromboli, Sicily
There aren’t a lot of places in this world right now where you can climb up an active volcano at night and see an active eruption safely, but in the Aeolian Islands, you can do just that.
Read about the hike hereMount Etna
Arguably one of the most famous volcanoes in the ancient world, Mount Etna in Sicily is a still active volcano that plagued its nearest metropolis Catania throughout history.
Read about the hike hereSwitzerland Hikes
Zermatt Hikes
Zermatt is famous for Matterhorn, but here are some great day hikes for the casual trekker. Check out the 5 Lakes hike and also Gornergrat for the best views for steps.
Read about the hike hereRocher de Nayes
A great day trip option from Geneva or Lusanne is Rocher de Nayes. It has the cutest train ride up and a good hike down. Or you can just hike it up and down!
Read about the hike hereMount Rigi
Mount Rigi is actually not part of the Swiss Alps but stands along overlooking Lake Lucerne. It’s a fairy-tale like ride up that you should see for yourself.
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