Places and Trails New Territories

Shalotung – haven in the New Territories hills

Head into the hills from near Tai Po Market, taking a narrow road from the fringe of the industrial estate, and it’s almost as if you’re leaving 21st century Hong Kong behind. The road climbs through woodland, curls to the…

Hoi Ha Wan and Pak Sha O

Hoi Ha Wan - "Bay Beneath the Sea" - cn be wonderfully serene, while Pak Sha O is a traditional Hakka village, in a nearby wooded valley.

Sham Chung – curiouser and curiouser

With its traditional hamlets, old woods, setting in a basin ringed by hills within Sai Kung Country Park, Sham Chung should be one of the jewels in the crown of wild Hong Kong. Instead, it has suffered environmental vandalism, and…

Sai Kung Peninsula

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tai long wan thumbThe beautiful Sai Kung Peninsula (西貢半島) is larger than Hong Kong Island.

Ping Shan Heritage Trail

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Tin Shui Wai station is the starting point of a fine heritage trail, with Hong Kong's only historic pagoda.

Mau Ping

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mau ping trailAn excellent hike from Sai Kung passes the abandoned village of Mau Ping.

Buffalo Hill

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view from buffalo hillViews from Buffalo Hill recall parts of the Scottish Highlands.

Tai Long Wan Sai Kung

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tai wanTai Long Wan, on the east coast of the Sai Kung Peninsula, has white sand beaches flanked by rugged headlands.

Kadoorie Farm, New Territories

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leopard cat mini imageIf you like scenery, wildlife, and plants, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (嘉道理農場暨植物園) should be high on your list of places to visit.