Revitalising Hong Kong’s Remaining Villages
It may be possible to revitalise Hong Kong villages so they still have rural character and are great places to live – and visit.
Category Places and Trails
Chi Ma Wan Peninsula Coastal and Hill Trails on Lantau
In southeast Lantau, there's an area that's easily overlooked, yet can make for a fine day outing: the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula.
Pak Sha O – Hong Kong rural gem
Pak Sha O, a village in the wilds of the Sai Kung Peninsula, seems almost suspended in time.
Hong Kong Geopark – Realm of the Supervolcano
Hexagonally jointed tuff is the key formation in the Hong Kong Global Geopark, which comprises eight areas in eastern Hong Kong.
Ping Shan Heritage Trail at Tin Shui Wai
At Ping Shan, there's a cluster of venerable buildings including two of the grandest ancestral halls and the only ancient pagoda in Hong Kong.
Tung Ping Chau the Best Flat Island in the World
Look at a map of Hong Kong, and in the northeast corner you should just see Tung Ping Chau – “East Flat Island”, the furthest-flung land in Hong Kong. Look at a map of Hong Kong, and in the northeast…
Oh to be in Deep Bay Now That Spring is Here
Deep Bay in northwest Hong Kong is a wetland of international importance, a magnet for migratory waterbirds.
Lantau lowlands
There’s much to see and do on Lantau Island.
Second World War relics in Hong Kong
There are many Second World War relics in Hong Kong, several of which are well worth visiting.
Sai Kung Threatened Beauty Spots
Sai Kung East Country Park was established in 1978, and protects some of the finest scenery in Hong Kong. You can enjoy vistas and tranquillity that seem far from the madding city. Spend a day here, and you can forget…
Chi Ma Wan Country Trail on Lantau
The Chi Ma Wan Country Trail loops within the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, southeast Lantau. According to trail info from the AFCD, walking the full circuit could take around 8hrs. Add time needed to reach the start and end point…
Peng Chau
Peng Chau has echoes of old south China, with paths along coastlines and through farmland.