Cape D’Aguilar, or Hok Tsui 鶴咀, is a cape in the south of Shek O and D’Aguilar Peak on southeastern Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The peninsula, where the cape is on its southeastern side, is also known as Cape D’Aguilar. This place is extremely beautiful and more importantly, it’s very easy to reach. Therefore, it has become a popular attraction among the tourists and locals. 

A little tip for you, try to avoid visiting Cape D’Aguilar 鶴咀 during the weekend, be there as early as you can, preferably before 9am. Visitors & hikers start to flood in before late morning, and it will be hard to take nice pictures at such a beautiful place when it is over-crowded. 

My Trail: 

” Cape D’Aguilar Road > CAPE D’AGUILAR 鶴咀 > D’Aguilar Peak (325M) > Shek O Beach ”
_{*Alternatively, you can take the same path to return to where you started, take the minibus #9 to return to Shau Kei Wan MTR!}

Distance: 11 KM
Duration: 4.5 hours
Elevation Gain: 494 M
Difficulty: 3.5/5
View: 5/5

How to get there & return:

1. Take MTR Island Line to Shau Kei Wan 筲箕灣 station.

2. Take Exit A, go to bus terminal and look for the minibus #9 to Shek O via Dragon’s Back.  Make sure the bus is making a detour to Cape D’Aguilar (Hok Tsui), you can check with the bus driver.

3. Get off at the Cape D’Aguilar Road bus stop.

4. Begin your fun and pleasant hike along the road to Cape D’Aguilar.

5. You’ll finish at Shek O Beach, from there you will take the same minibus #9 back to Shau Kei Wan MTR.

Hike Overview:

The first 4 kms from where you get off the bus to Cape D’Aguilar is flat and very scenic, you feel very different vibe, as if you are on vacation somewhere out of Hong Kong. At the end of Cape D’Aguilar road, you’ll come across a radio station, there’s a sign stating no trespassing. Take a look at your left, next to the radio station, there’s a small path, follow the path around the station and go on until the end of the road. You’ll arrive at the Cape D’Aguilar Marine Reserve.

First of all, go check out the “Thunder Sea Cave 雷音洞”, take the little stairs down on the left of the road. You’ll be stunned by the beauty of it, it’s a big sea cave with raging waves crashing in, forming a great phenomena. It’s definitely one of the best things I have seen. I was there for a while admiring it.

You’ll understand what I mean now when you can take pictures with the spectacular “Crab Cave” without anybody in the frame. Beside this picturesque spot, you can walk around the area and you will enjoy yourself a lot, it is very relaxing with the sea breeze and the sound of waves.

The Bones of Miss Willy is just very close to the Crab Cave, you can say hi to her before continuing your hike to Shek O.

Next stop is D’Aguilar Peak (325M), take the same path back, and after Hok Tsui Village, you will see a road on your right. Follow the road and you are heading to D’Aguilar Peak.

You are going to see 2 satellite stations up there, pay attention to your left and you will find a small path leading you all the way to Shek O. Along the way, keep looking for ribbons to ensure you are on the right track, this part will become a little bit of an adventure. I’ll call it a “Ribbon Game”!!! Be very careful especially when you are descending down the rocks! You are going to find many spots that you can take great pictures with Shek O beach just behind you.

“ I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. ”

– John Burroughs

This is the final part of descending, go very slow and steady, keep your eyes open and look for the ribbons. It will lead you to Shek O beach!

Shek O beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong. There are plenty of restaurant choices, go eat something and then relax at the beach, enjoy your sunbath and swimming!

Happy Holiday!!!