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Hong Kong
The MacLehose Trail and country parks minutes from the skyline.
Explore trails
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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
By region
Every area on this page, grouped by the state, province or district it sits in. An area that spans more than one appears under each.
Hong Kong IslandOne area
- Dragon's BackShek O Country Park
KowloonOne area
- Lion RockLion Rock Country Park
New Territories2 areas
- MacLehose Trail (Sections 1-2)Sai Kung
- Tai Mo ShanTai Mo Shan Country Park