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Nestled near Tin Hau and Tai Hang neighborhoods, Jardine's Lookout hike is one of the most unique and if not only hike in Hong Kong that provides panoramic views of both the Hong Kong skyline and Kowloon skyline. Jardine's Lookout is part of the overall Braemar Hill (often misspelled as Braemer Hill). Beginning of the Trail -the main one begins behind Chinese International School.
Tsing Yi, in addition to the hike on Tsing Yi Nature Trails, which offers excellent views of the Tsing Ma Bridge, is also home to Tsing Yi Park and many hidden gems worth a day of exploration. Did you know, you can get great peking duck there as one of the many tsing yi restaurant options without breaking the bank?
Tsing Yi Nature Trails provide amazing views of the famous Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong. Reminds me so much of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco! One of the hidden gems in Hong Kong, Tsing yi Nature Trail is also close to Tsing Yi Park. A lovely day to explore the island and get some exercise and views in!
Cape Collinson, located between Siu Sai Wan and Big Wave beach on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island is a great area to explore. The Cape Collinson Battery Hike will lead you to the crumbling ruins of the old battery and breathtaking views of the cape as well as the skyline of Tseung Kwan O.
This was one of the longer hikes we did in Hong Kong. It’s not very difficult if you pace yourself but it does take up about 3 to 3-and-half hours. The best part about this hike is you get to see so many different scenery and terrain ranging from the Hong Kong Island skyline, a culturally significant rock (the Lover’s Rock), and the yellow dunes along with the manmade lakes from the reservoir. If you are lucky, you may even get to see wild boars along the way like we did!
Relaxing vibes at pui o beach in the little town of pui o is what you will get from doing the mui wo to pui o hike! A neighborhood in Lantau Island, Mui O and Pui O offers multiple hiking options. To get from mui wo to pui o, being the mui wo hiking at the mui wo ferry pier.
Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir, like many of Hong Kong's reservoirs is a great location for hiking. How to go to Tai Tam Reservoir: bus or taxi. Bus 14 from Sai Wan Ho MTR station towards Stanley. Get off at Tai Tam Reservoir North Stop. Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir Dam.
Hidden gem in the Chung Hom Kok, located on the southwest of Hong Kong Island. Get off at Chung Hom Kok Beach either by taxi or #40 minibus, and walk south towards Chung Hom Kok Park, which is about 1.8km one way. The hike is relatively flat and manageable if you are looking to get it movin’ but not struggle or have a heat stroke in this hot humid summer weather!
saikung is a wonderful seaside town in new territories with its sai kung pier that offers numerous day trips and watersports options. things to do in sai kung or near its proximity includes sharp island. Points of interest on Sharp Island include sharp island hike, sharp island beach
