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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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, […]
Sunrise on Broke Head Mountain
At 934m Lantau Peak is the highest point on the island, and the second tallest mountain in Hong Kong. During winter, the peak is often shrouded in cloud, and visibility […]
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 […]
Hiking to the Big Buddha
This weekend’s hike was from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping, on Lantau Island. Ngong Ping is a popular tourist destination and the home of the Tian Tan Buddha and Po […]
