Wild About Hong Kong - hiking, wildlife, conservation and more
Wild About Hong Kong - hiking, wildlife, conservation and more
With abundant streams tumbling down Hong Kong hills, there’s a fine variety of waterfalls. The sadly defunct Waterfalls of Hong Kong website listed over 50 waterfall sites across the territory. Some are easy to reach, while others take effort to…
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…
Deep Bay in northwest Hong Kong is a wetland of international importance, a magnet for migratory waterbirds.
There’s much to see and do on Lantau Island.
There are many Second World War relics in Hong Kong, several of which are well worth visiting.
Four of the best Sai Kung rural gems to explore, where you might support small local businesses and hope developers stay away.
A selection of top places for a DIY al fresco experience, together with tips for packing the perfect picnic.
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 has echoes of old south China, with paths along coastlines and through farmland.
Nam Sang Wai is part of the Deep Bay wetland.
Sam A Tsuen can be reached by an easy and very pleasant hike.
At Mai Po Marshes Nature Reserve you can enjoy impressive wildlife spectacles.
Just west of Cheung Chau, Shek Kwu Chau (石鼓洲) is one of the quirkier HK islands.
The Hong Kong Global Geopark comprises eight sites in eastern HK.
There's a fairly long but easy coastal walk between Tai O and Tung Chung on Lantau, Hong Kong: the Tung O Ancient Trail.
The beautiful Sai Kung Peninsula (西貢半島) is larger than Hong Kong Island.
Sharp Island and its neighbours are most popular for swimming at beaches, and snorkelling over coral.
The hilly Clear Water Bay Peninsula lies between Kowloon and Sai Kung.
A trip to the south Lantau coast at Shui Hau and nearby Tong Fuk makes a grand trip on a fine afternoon, including on a hot day summer day when a swim seems a good way of cooling off.
The Silver Mine Waterfall is among the best and most easily reached Hong Kong waterfalls.
Tin Shui Wai station is the starting point of a fine heritage trail, with Hong Kong's only historic pagoda.
Hong Kong Wetland Park is a curious place – with little wetland, excess dryland and an outsize visitor centre with exhibition areas like scifi scenes. I headed to the Hong Kong Wetland Park a few days ago – in 2008,…
Exploring Hong Kong's islands, you can stroll along narrow streets, hike trails across hills and headlands, admire waterfalls, and relax on beaches.
The Zoological and Botanical Gardens is one of the loveliest outdoor places within urban Hong Kong.
Nei Lak Shan Country Trail circuits Nei Lak Shan, above Ngong Ping and the Big Buddha.
Lantau has been described as, "Hong Kong's biggest and most beautiful island."
Hong Kong's first battlefield trail
The Northeast New Territories Island Hopping Tour includes some otherwise hard to reach places.
The Tai Po Kau (大埔滘) Nature Reserve is a splendid example of reforestation.
The northeast New Territories encompasses some of Hong Kong's wildest landscapes.
Hoi Ha Wan (海下灣) is one of Hong Kong's best places for hard corals.
An excellent hike from Sai Kung passes the abandoned village of Mau Ping.
Tai O is a good village to explore, on the west coast of Lantau.
A walk over Smuggler's Ridge passes Shing Mun Redoubt - one of Hong Kong's main Second World War relics.
The Sokos are a tiny cluster of uninhabited islets south of west Lantau.
Views from Buffalo Hill recall parts of the Scottish Highlands.
A narrow road leads up the Kowloon Hills, passing close by Kowloon Peak.
There is tranquillity to enjoy near Ngong Ping, including along the Lantau Trail.
Sha Lo Tung is a wonderfully tranquil, beautiful place.
There's a pleasant stroll from Chi Ma Wan (芝麻灣) pier to Pui O (貝澳).
Tai Fu Tai Mansion (大夫第) was probably built in around 1870.
Though best known for its vantage overlooking Hong Kong city and harbour, the Peak on Hong Kong Island offers a wonderful introduction to the wilder side of Hong Kong. Possibilities for outings range from an easy circular walk to full-blown…
