Hong Kong Hiking Guides

Hike on the literal border between Hong Kong and China while experiencing dense jungle, ocean vistas, WW2 buildings, old caves and Shenzhen's cityscapes

This easy hike is full of unique dry, rocky mountains near the border with Shenzhen. You can take a concrete road the whole way or opt for a slightly daring route over dusty trails.

If you're looking for a challenging hike with the best city views and sunset photo spots, then the Kowloon Peak and Suicide Cliff hike is exactly what you're looking for!

Hong Kong's best, easiest and most scenic reservoir hikes: Upper Shing Mun, Lower Shing Mun, Tai Lam Chung, Tai Tam, High Island and Kowloon Reservoir.

This well-hidden gem of a hike in Hong Kong takes you past lush oio tree woods, azure waters and even offers epic mountain views that stretch into China!

This short, steep hike takes you up Devil's Peak, which is full of historical sites, and then brings you to Lei Yue Mun, a group of traditional villages with an ancient temple and an old quarry!

In an exclusive interview, the AFCD's Fai Fai (Felix) Yeung revealed that Hong Kongers can look forward to the city's 25th official country park and some brand-new hiking trails in 2024!

In an exclusive interview with the AFCD's Fai Fai (Felix) Yeung, we learn how Hong Kong's incredible network of hiking trails were planned, built and maintained.

Dreaming of city vistas, historical treasures, mountain peaks or nature's wonders? Begin your adventure from Upper Shing Mun!

This hike gives explorers and history buffs the chance to experience incredible nature and secretive World War 2 tunnels that are still in remarkable condition.

From the infamous Devil's Fist to the mysterious Amah Rock and even a rock that looks like a rhino, this is a trio of hikes that you just can't take for granite.

One of Hong Kong's easiest secret hikes with some of its best city views. In just 15 minutes, you'll get a stellar vistas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

If you want to avoid the Victoria Peak crowds, Jardine's Lookout and Siu Ma Shan offer gorgeous city views minus all the tourists!

Needle Hill’s nonstop uphill trail leads to stunning 360-degree views of the Shing Mun Reservoir and many of Hong Kong’s most iconic mountains!

An accessible hike that starts in Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, before taking you to the top of Beacon Hill, one of Hong Kong’s best secret city viewpoints.

A tricky, steep and rocky climb with a ridge walk that yields incredible views of Hong Kong’s undulating mountains, sparkling waters and dense cityscapes.

The Eagle’s Nest Nature Trail is an easy hike where you can find native coffee plants growing in the wild, many monkeys and amazing views of Kowloon!

How tough is it to hike Castle Peak, Sharp Peak and High Junk Peak, known collectively as Hong Kong’s ‘Three Sharp Peaks’? Here’s a quick guide.

This quiet, direct hike takes you past Amah Rock to the summit of Lion Rock, where you’ll find some of the best uninterrupted vistas of Kowloon and beyond.

This hidden hike, situated in Tuen Mun, is literally a hellish stairway to heaven. The views are unforgettable, but so is the pain from all climbing!