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, […]
Tag Archives: New Territories
Hiking Plover Cove Reservoir
A couple of weekends ago I took one on what is probably one of the most challenging trails in Hong Kong, the Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail. Located in the […]
Ping Shan Heritage Trail
The first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Ping Shan Heritage Trail was inaugurated in 1993 as a means to illustrate traditional village life and culture of the early […]
Kam Tin’s Walled Villages
On the alluvial plains north of Tai Mo Shan, in the valley of Kam Tin in the New Territories, rural life moves at a decidedly slower and more relaxed pace. […]
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 […]
Buffalo Hill Bushwhack
The peaks of the two Buffalo Hills, located in northeastern New Territories, are surrounded by some of the less travelled trails in the area. In keeping with our recent exploring […]
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 […]
