Dragon’s Back outings
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…
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Shek O resources
Shek O Info from Hong Kong’s Great Outdoors Pleasantly eccentric old fishing village-cum-suburb, clustered around a rocky headland between two beaches. Bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan MTR Station and, on Sundays and public holidays, bus 309 from Exchange Square…
Big Wave Bay resources
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…
Dragon’s Back to Big Wave Bay, Hong Kong Island
Big Wave Bay is on the relatively wild, east coast of Hong Kong Island, below Dragon's Back.
Hong Kong city and country
A short summary of Hong Kong tourist attractions including hiking trails, a nature reserve, and islands.
Hong Kong Beaches
Hong Kong is dotted with beaches, some of which are wonderful, and great to head to during the long hot summer.