Mount Johnston and Aberdeen Rock
Ap Lei Chau, or Aberdeen Island, is a small island on the south side of Hong Kong. Covering only 1.3 square kilometers, its summit at Mount Johnston is a busy […]
Category Archives: Hiking
Hiking is one of my favourite pasttimes. A chance to get out and enjoy the outdoors while getting some exercise at the same time. Who knows, I might even get some nice pictures out of it!
The Big East Mountain: Sunset Peak
The third tallest summit in Hong Kong, Sunset Peak (known also as Tai Tung Shan 大東山, or Big East Mountain) is one of the most popular hiking destinations on Lantau […]
A Day on Peng Chau Island
Located just east off Lantau Island is Peng Chau, a small island community that still retains it village charm in busy Hong Kong. Easily reached by a ferry ride from […]
Saddle Peak: The Hunchbacks and Ma On Shan
At a height of 702 meters, Ma On Shan (馬鞍山, literally Horse Saddle Mountain) stands among the ten highest peaks in Hong Kong. Bordering Sha Tin and Tai Po districts, […]
The Shek Pik Country Trail
Located within South Lantau Country Park, Shek Pik Reservoir (石壁水塘) is the third largest freshwater reservoir in Hong Kong. Running along its eastern perimeter is the Shek Pik Country Trail, […]
Coastal Lantau: From Mui Wo to Discovery Bay
Among the many benefits of living on Lantau Island, the great selection of local hiking trails has got to be one of the top perks for both casual trekkers and […]
The Waterfall Hike: Ng Tung Chai to Tai Mo Shan
Among Hong Kong’s many hiking trails, unique is the one leading up to the territory’s tallest peak, Tai Mo Shan (大帽山). Nestled in the thick foliage of forested slopes, the […]
Hiking Sai Kung: Tai Tun Peak
Just a little away from Hong Kong’s densely packed city core, Sai Kung is a hiker’s paradise. There are scores of trails to pick from, ranging from easy family walks […]
