If you have a family with young children or just want an easy day out, here are three waterfronts in Hong Kong with epic views.
Cloudy Hill is a secret hike on section 8 of the Wilson Trail that many Hong Kongers don't know about. The mountain and ocean views are truly jaw-dropping.
There's no better way to learn about Hong Kong's coastal military history than in the historic Lyemun Fort, which played a major role in the Battle of Hong Kong, 1941.
The Twins is a Hong Kong Island hike that takes you up two very steep mountains, but rewards you with epic views of Stanley, Tai Tam Reservoir and the HK skyline.
An easy-medium route that takes you to Hong Kong's historic Tai Tam Reservoir, where you'll see azure waters and cross stone bridges made in 1907!
Climb the stairs of enlightenment to Lantau's Big Buddha with views of Tung Chung Bay, Hong Kong International Airport and Lantau Peak as you ascend.
What should you do if you spot a jellyfish while on a junk boat, snorkeling, kayaking or hiking? John Terenzini, Hong Kong's jellyfish expert, provides the answers.
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.
This is a short, adventurous hike in Hong Kong’s Stanley District that leads to a rhino-shaped rock that's framed by gorgeous views of Tai Tam Bay.
How one of Hong Kong's most famous Instagram spots is actually a pertinent reminder of tough times in the 1950s and '60s.
This is a long, flat hike that takes you across secluded natural trails, ancient Hakka villages and stunning coastal scenery on the border of Hong Kong and China.
Ho Mong Kok has 4 entire floors of rare banknotes, coins, stamps and antique collectibles. A must-visit for the numismatists and philatelists out there!
If you want to avoid the Victoria Peak crowds, Jardine's Lookout and Siu Ma Shan offer gorgeous city views minus all the tourists!
Shark Expert Dr. Andy Cornish shares insights into Hong Kong’s 17 different species of sharks and why you’re highly unlikely to ever see any of them.
This guide details how to hike to all four reservoirs in the area and how to explore the Family Walk Trail. Explore as much as you like for an unforgettable day out!
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 incredible history of Sham Chung - a 300-year-old Hakka settlement in Sai Kung that’s still run by the village’s 7th generation descendants.
Three Fathoms Cove takes you through five unique types of scenery: shaded forests, rocky canyons, grassy fields, coastal beaches and rare mangroves.
An easy hike that feels like an Indiana Jones movie with WW2 relics, the bones of an ancient beast, a mysterious lighthouse and views of pirate islands.
How a collection of ancient walled villages that Hong Kongers had once forgotten were given a new lease of life through a new coat of paint.
Enjoy views of Lamma Island, Aberdeen and Ocean Park before traversing a small sandbank to Ap Lei Pai, where you can look out across the South China Sea.
This lesser-known Hong Kong hike takes you past forests of monkeys, two stunning reservoirs and up a massive dam! It’s super safe and relatively easy.
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!
If you want cheap, cool gifts for family, friends or colleagues, Kam Sheung Road Market has everything from British antiques to Chinese desserts!
The Tsing Yi Nature Trails blends lush greenery with great views of the Tsing Ma Bridge. It’s an easy, shaded summer hike that’s great for families.
Some street signs in Hong Kong are so lost in translation that they accidentally end up becoming vulgar or funny. Here is a collection of my favorites!
This easy hike hugs Lantau’s southeastern coast and is home to several of Hong Kong’s gentle water buffalos. Truly a magical hike for nature lovers!
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.
From a leper colony to a Vietnamese refugee camp and now a prison and drug rehabilitation center, this is the disturbing history of Hei Ling Chau.
Ching Shih (Zheng Yi Sao) was the world’s most successful pirate, leading up to 80,000 men that terrorized the British, Portuguese and Qing government!
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!
High Junk Peak takes you to the eastern edge of Hong Kong and lets you appreciate how close the city is from gorgeous beaches and mysterious islands.
Tai Long Wan is arguably Hong Kong’s most iconic coastal hike with three pristine white sand beaches and an abandoned Hakka village on the way!
Sharp Peak is a tough but rewarding hike in Sai Kung with sweeping views of pristine beaches, azure coastlines and ocean views that rival Hawaii!
An easy trail from Chi Ma Wan that passes a disused prison, a village of water buffalos, temples, beaches and ends at The Sea Ranch.
While Sea Ranch appears to be an idyllic beachside paradise in the south of Lantau, it is mostly abandoned, with its decaying clubhouse offering a rare snapshot into a bygone era.
