Hidden Hikes: 6 unique locations in Hong Kong
Many are turning to exploring the city’s various natural landscapes as they yearn for adventures with family members and friends. As business starts to pick up slowly and establishments get ready to reopen, there are some things that we will miss, but which in turn may be compensated by weekends that are worth looking forward to.
If you’re looking to keep up with your adventurous spirits during weekends, here are some of the city’s hidden hiking options that offer scenic spots and unique views for weekend get-aways from crowds.
Po Toi Island
As if just a speck on the map of the city, is actually a hidden gem in itself, a small island with gorgeous coastal views that not many other islands in the city can offer. Along the rocky coastlines is a gorgeous abundance of quiet waters and green terrain which at the end of the trail concludes with a seafood meal at the nearby restaurants by the pier.
Po Lo Shan (Pineapple Mountain)
Starting from within the residential estate of Leung King Estate, the path will lead you beyond fences and into a wooded area towards an uphill trail. The trail leads to what is known to locals as the “Grand Canyon” of Hong Kong.
Shing Mun Reservoir
The paved path of this New Territories reservoir stretches through a green forest of towering trees and past a few picnic spots towards the northern point of the reservoir. There lies a stream, which during dry seasons, exposes a picturesque landscape of Chinese banyan trees along the shoreline.
Ping Nam Stream
Nam Chung Country trail hides away many of its mini pools, but none like Ping Nam stream which the trail eventually leads you down to —lower than most have gone. Unsurprisingly, this might take some effort to get to, but at the end of it lies a beautiful gorgeous infinity pool atop a short waterfall.
Tung Ping Chau
Perhaps the easiest hike on this list is this crescent-shaped island. The trail encircles the island’s shoreline with unique rock formations. Although the youngest rocks in Hong Kong, it is also the most unique across the region, cemented with the mixture of organic particles and minerals into sedimentary rocks.
Cape D’Aguilar
One of Hong Kong’s best-kept secrets is the Hok Tsui beacon, a historic lighthouse along the coastal shores of southern Shek O, which towers over sea-blue waters. Further on from the cape, the trail continues along several photogenic rocky shorelines and caves. Above, long after the sun has set, the sky transforms into a breathtaking blanket of stars, making this spot an amazing location for stargazing.
