Hong Kong Hiking Guides

Walk through stunning ancient villages as you experience what was once an important commuting route for villagers traveling between Tung Chung and Tai O

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

The Olympic Trail was officially opened in 2008 to celebrate the equestrian games held in Hong Kong. It's an easy hike that goes past historic villages, a waterfall and even an old silver mine!

West Dog's Teeth blends incredible ocean scenery and brilliant mountainscapes. It's a tough ascent that requires you to use your hands, but boasts some of the best views in Hong Kong!

This hike takes place almost exclusively on flat trails that go past historic villages and pristine beaches. The short uphill climb offers awesome ocean vistas.

Touted as Hong Kong's 'pink beach', Hung Shek Mun is a stunning location. But how pink is the beach really, and is it worth the effort to hike there?

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.

Situated right beside East Dam, Po Pin Chau offers gorgeous views out over the South China Sea. It's a really easy and short hike, which makes it overcrowded on weekends.

Stage 1 of the MacLehose Trail is an easy, family-friendly walk around the pristine waters of High Island Reservoir that leads to East Dam and the South China Sea

This hike takes you past beaches and villages with awesome ocean views. There's only one climb, so it's a great hike for beginners and adventurous pre-teen kids!

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.

Pat Sin Leng, or the Eight Immortals in English, is a series of Eight peaks with views that stretch out over Plover Cove and well into China.

With easy access, an epic ridge walk and stunning views of Shek O Beach, this is Hong Kong's most iconic beginner-friendly hike

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.