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Hong Kong
The MacLehose Trail and country parks minutes from the skyline.
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Sai Kung, New TerritoriesModerate
MacLehose Trail (Sections 1-2)
The scenic opening stretch of Hong Kong's flagship long trail, past turquoise bays and volcanic rock columns
No permit neededAbout 4-5 hours for Sections 1 and 2 combined, roughly 13.5 km
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Shek O Country Park, Hong Kong IslandModerate
Dragon's Back
A ridge walk from forested hillside to a surf beach, long celebrated as one of Asia's best urban hikes
No permit neededAbout 4 hours, roughly 8.5 km one-way to Big Wave Bay
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Lion Rock Country Park, KowloonModerate
Lion Rock
A steep short climb to the rock outcrop that gave its name to the spirit of the whole city
No permit neededAbout 2-3 hours round trip
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Tai Mo Shan Country Park, New TerritoriesModerate
Tai Mo Shan
Hong Kong's highest peak, a road-based climb through misty grassland famous for cool weather and rare frost
No permit neededAbout 3-4 hours for the shorter route from the Visitor Centre, or a full day for the roughly 15 km Monkey Country route via Shing Mun