21 BEST Hikes in Hong Kong

As one of the important financial hubs in the world, Hong Kong is also home to some of the best hiking trails in the world.

The city’s tourism is not only limit to food, shopping & sightseeing, if you are a nature lover & enjoy outdoor, Hong Kong is the place to be. You will be amazed by the beautiful nature, world-class rock formations and many interesting geological features the city has. Most of these sites are in close proximity to the city, visitors can easily reach them for a pleasurable and educational outdoor experience.

Hiking is definitely the best way of enjoying what Hong Kong has to offer, there are trails for all levels. Thanks to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), they have done a fantastic job in managing the country parks. We are all privileged by it!

Before you start exploring the trails, I’d highly recommend you to download this Hiking Trail HK App, it has almost all the trails in Hong Kong and also GPS location, it is extremely useful when you are in the middle of the hike, navigating your way.

Below I am sharing some of the BEST hikes I have done in Hong Kong, I’ve put together my hiking route, hike overview, difficulty level, duration, distance, elevation gain, how to get there, and the beautiful picture spots of each trails. Click on them to check out for more details!

“Leave the road, take the trails. ”

– Pythagoras