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, […]
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Sharp Peak: The North Ridge
Visible from virtually every corner of Sai Kung peninsula, Nam She Tsim (蚺蛇尖) is a mountain located in the northeastern corner of Sai Kung East Country Park. Also known as Sharp […]
From Needle Hill to Grassy Hill
Located in Shing Mun Country Park, the 532m peak of Needle Hill (針山) promises 360 degree views of both the New Territories and Kowloon. Part of Stage 7 of the […]
Taming the Lion Rock
Lion Rock (獅子山) may be the most iconic of all peaks in Hong Kong. The primary feature of one of the oldest country parks in the city, the hill gets […]
Up Pyramid Hill
Pyramid Hill (大金鐘) is a prominent feature of Ma On Shan County Park. Located in the eastern New Territories, it is a conical mountain with a 536 meter summit. A […]
The Big Hat Mountain
Hong Kong’s highest peak is Tai Mo Shan (大帽山) which literally translates to “Big Hat Mountain” – perhaps because its 957m tip is often shrouded in cloud and mist. On […]
Kowloon Peak
Happy Chinese New Year, everyone – Gung Hei Fat Choy! Yes I said “Chinese”, and not the more politically correct “Lunar” which seems to be promoted these past few years. […]
Around Long Ke Wan
It still amazes me that Hong Kong has some of the most beautiful, unspoilt beaches around. We saw a few last time when hiking Tai Long Wan and the surrounding […]
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