Perhaps the finest short hike in Hong Kong runs up and along the ridge known as Dragon’s Back, which forms the spine of the southeast headland of Hong Kong Island. Coupled with a visit to the eccentric coastal village of Shek O, this makes for an excellent rural outing, at once near yet far from the city.

Big Wave Bay

Info from Hong Kong's Great Outdoors

Small bay in a setting more akin to the New Territories than Hong Kong Island; popular for swimming, and surfing – which is best when winds have an easterly component.

Minibus (only Sundays/public holidays) and bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan MTR Station (occasional service on Sundays/public holidays), or walk from Shek O or Cape Collinson, which is served by minibus 18M from Chai Wan MTR Station.

Hong Kong has far more to offer visitors than shopping and dining; here's a short summary of tourist attractions including hiking trails, a nature reserve, and islands.