Hong Kong
Description
Hong Kong was a British colony for many years. No surprise, hiking trails have been established here over the decades. And the Hong Kong citizens themselves do enjoy walking, so the tradition lives on. Good news for us!
If your image of Hong Kong is one of skyscrapers only, you're biased. The fact is that, among the densely populated financial centers of Asia, Hong Kong stands out in nature. Main asset of Hong Kong, from our point of view of course, are the Country Parks. These safe havens for nature were established in the seventies by Murray MacLehose, the governor who fought corruption and obstructed democracy. Four main trails, and more smaller trails, explore these Country Parks.
You are never faraway from the large population areas, and still, nature will present itself from the wild side: “hills” up till 1000 meter, beautiful coast line with sea inlets and quiet beaches, forests and shrub lands. Attractive also are the exotic small villages (yes, not far from towering skyscrapers) where you often can find a place to sleep. Hong Kong partially consists of islands, the best known is Hong Kong Island itself, and the largest of them is Lantau.
The four main trails are the Hong Kong Trail (50 km), the MacLehose Trail (100 km), the Wilson Trail (78 km) and the Lantau Trail (70 km). Often, it is possible to divide your trail in neat portions return to your hotel and the bustling city life at night, have a good sleep, and turn back, tidy and well fed, to your last evening's trailhead by public transport. Alternatively, you might enjoy camping in the outdoor. Most villages offer some kind of overnight staying, including temples.
There are many more smaller trails, indicated on the maps. Check out Roz's website (see links section below), if you want to find out more.
Hiking is possible year round, but during the hot season - June till September - you will sweat your bones out, if not washed away already in one of those plunge sessions. Dry weather or pouring rain, do carry lots of water on your hike.
We can recommend Pete Spurrier's guide to the four main trails: “The Serious Hiker's Guide to Hong Kong”, available in the English bookshops. Maps can be purchased from the Map Publication Centers. Best are the excellent Countryside Series, showing the main trails and smaller trails. In the field, the waymarking is up to date.
So, unpack at the airport, jump on the Star Ferry, and take a break halfway your business trip. And if you liked it, pray for the survival of the Country Parks.
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Books
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United Kingdom
2022
- Hiking in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong, Lantau, MacLehose and Wilson Trails and 21 day walks Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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Netherlands
2022
- Wandelgids Hiking in Hong Kong | Cicerone
- Hong Kong, Lantau, MacLehose and Wilson Trails and 21 day walks Read more
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United Kingdom
2014
- Walking Home From Mongolia
- Ten Million Steps Through China, From the Gobi Desert to the South China Sea Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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Netherlands
2014
- Reisverhaal Walking Home From Mongolia | Hodder & Stoughton
- Ten Million Steps Through China, from the Gobi Desert to the South China Sea Read more
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Netherlands
2008
- The Bradt Travel Guide Chinese Wildlife
- China is home to a variety of remarkable variety of unusual wildlife, many of which are rare and threatened species under conservation. This new wildlife guide provides a colorful introduction to the species of a country that is beginning to emerge as a fascinating destination for wildlife enthusiasts..Visitors can discover a range of habitats:... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
2008
- The Bradt Travel Guide Chinese Wildlife
- China is home to a variety of remarkable variety of unusual wildlife, many of which are rare and threatened species under conservation. This new wildlife guide provides a colorful introduction to the species of a country that is beginning to emerge as a fascinating destination for wildlife enthusiasts..Visitors can discover a range of habitats:... Read more
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Netherlands
- Hitting the Mekong
- Phuong can wake up in the morning, declare herself hungry, and walk one hundred meters to a freshly cooked bowl of soup or a mini-baguette filled with meat pate and vegetables. Pho and banh miwe have a choice at least between those two in the space of a two-minute stroll on the street. Phuong will then come home and devour half a kilo of... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
- Hitting the Mekong
- Phuong can wake up in the morning, declare herself hungry, and walk one hundred meters to a freshly cooked bowl of soup or a mini-baguette filled with meat pate and vegetables. Pho and banh miwe have a choice at least between those two in the space of a two-minute stroll on the street. Phuong will then come home and devour half a kilo of... Read more
![](https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/extralarge/FC/4/4/1/2/9200000034992144.jpg)
Netherlands
2015
- Lonely Planet China
- 14th editionLonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet China is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get lost in the dynastic grandeur of Beijing's Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, or take in Shanghai's neon lights... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
2015
- Lonely Planet China
- 14th editionLonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet China is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get lost in the dynastic grandeur of Beijing's Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, or take in Shanghai's neon lights... Read more
![](https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/extralarge/FC/9/2/1/3/9200000057253129.jpg)
Netherlands
- Invisible China
- In this eloquent and eye-opening adventure narrative, Colin Legerton and Jacob Rawson bring a hitherto unrevealed side of China to light. They journey to the farthest reaches of the country to meet the minority peoples who dwell there. They engage in a heated discussion of human rights with Daur and Ewenki village cadres; celebrate Muhammads... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
- Invisible China
- In this eloquent and eye-opening adventure narrative, Colin Legerton and Jacob Rawson bring a hitherto unrevealed side of China to light. They journey to the farthest reaches of the country to meet the minority peoples who dwell there. They engage in a heated discussion of human rights with Daur and Ewenki village cadres; celebrate Muhammads... Read more
![](https://www.dezwerver.nl/media/products/15892/dezwerver_20170814_0013.jpg)
Netherlands
2017
- Reisgids China | Insight Guides
- Een rijk geillustreerde reisgids met diepgaande teksten: één van de beste reisgidsen die er bestaan. Eerste deel bestaat uit een beschrijving van de unieke aspecten van de regio, daarna een deel echte reisgids en als afsluiting een deel met praktische informatie. De uitstekende informatie wordt vergezeld van prachtige foto's en heldere kaarten.... Read more
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Netherlands
- National Geographic reisgidsen - National Geographic reisgids China
- National Geographic Reisgids China is een exclusieve gids met sublieme fotografie die u meeneemt naar de bekende en minder bekende bezienswaardigheden. De experts van National Geographic nemen een kijkje achter de schermen en dringen door tot de kern van de cultuur, de geschiedenis en het volk van het land. Bezoek met deze National Geographic... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
- National Geographic reisgidsen - National Geographic reisgids China
- National Geographic Reisgids China is een exclusieve gids met sublieme fotografie die u meeneemt naar de bekende en minder bekende bezienswaardigheden. De experts van National Geographic nemen een kijkje achter de schermen en dringen door tot de kern van de cultuur, de geschiedenis en het volk van het land. Bezoek met deze National Geographic... Read more
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Netherlands
- The Stylish Life Skiing
- An entertaining walk through the captivating and glamorous history of the traditional, yet modern sport of skiinFrom its origins in China and Scandinavia, the sport of skiing has come a long way to attract daring athletes, tourists and locals on winter holiday, the chic and wealthy leisure class, and international royalty. On the technical... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
- The Stylish Life Skiing
- An entertaining walk through the captivating and glamorous history of the traditional, yet modern sport of skiinFrom its origins in China and Scandinavia, the sport of skiing has come a long way to attract daring athletes, tourists and locals on winter holiday, the chic and wealthy leisure class, and international royalty. On the technical... Read more
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Netherlands
- Hong Kong Islands
- There are countless outlying islands in Hong Kong. Lamma Island is one of the most famous islands to the travelers. Near location from Hong Kong Island, well-prepared trails, beautiful beaches and tasty seafood restaurants are welcoming you. Only take a ferry at Central Piers of Hong Kong Island and you will arrive at the island in 30 minutes.... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
- Hong Kong Islands
- There are countless outlying islands in Hong Kong. Lamma Island is one of the most famous islands to the travelers. Near location from Hong Kong Island, well-prepared trails, beautiful beaches and tasty seafood restaurants are welcoming you. Only take a ferry at Central Piers of Hong Kong Island and you will arrive at the island in 30 minutes.... Read more
![](https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/extralarge/FC/1/8/6/9/9200000031939681.jpg)
Netherlands
- Hitting the Mekong
- Phuong can wake up in the morning, declare herself hungry, and walk one hundred meters to a freshly cooked bowl of soup or a mini-baguette filled with meat pate and vegetables. Pho and banh miwe have a choice at least between those two in the space of a two-minute stroll on the street. Phuong will then come home and devour half a kilo of... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
![](https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/extralarge/FC/1/8/6/9/9200000031939681.jpg)
Belgium
- Hitting the Mekong
- Phuong can wake up in the morning, declare herself hungry, and walk one hundred meters to a freshly cooked bowl of soup or a mini-baguette filled with meat pate and vegetables. Pho and banh miwe have a choice at least between those two in the space of a two-minute stroll on the street. Phuong will then come home and devour half a kilo of... Read more
![](https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/extralarge/FC/2/8/0/6/9200000062446082.jpg)
Netherlands
- A Learning Curve
- Do you enjoy reading about myths and legends, ancient cities, Asian culture and cuisine? A Learning Curve takes readers on an interesting series of adventures through Southeast Asia. With a carefully selected amalgam of different stories from the author's own amusing expeditions to tales of ancient history, famous travellers, and legends that... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
- A Learning Curve
- Do you enjoy reading about myths and legends, ancient cities, Asian culture and cuisine? A Learning Curve takes readers on an interesting series of adventures through Southeast Asia. With a carefully selected amalgam of different stories from the author's own amusing expeditions to tales of ancient history, famous travellers, and legends that... Read more
![](https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/extralarge/FC/5/9/7/7/1001004006577795.jpg)
Netherlands
- Invisible China
- In this eloquent and eye-opening adventure narrative, Colin Legerton and Jacob Rawson, two Americans fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Uyghur, throw away the guidebook and bring a hitherto unexplored side of China to light. They journey over 14,000 miles by bus and train to the farthest reaches of the country to meet the minority peoples... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
![](https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/extralarge/FC/5/9/7/7/1001004006577795.jpg)
Belgium
- Invisible China
- In this eloquent and eye-opening adventure narrative, Colin Legerton and Jacob Rawson, two Americans fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Uyghur, throw away the guidebook and bring a hitherto unexplored side of China to light. They journey over 14,000 miles by bus and train to the farthest reaches of the country to meet the minority peoples... Read more
Maps
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5149(5) - South China Sea - May
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5150(1) - East China Sea - January
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5150(9) - East China Sea - September
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5149(6) - South China Sea - June
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5150(2) - East China Sea - February
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5150(10) - East China Sea - October
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
![](https://www.stanfords.co.uk/content/images/thumbs/011/0111235_coverimage_1190536_gongga_jkt.jpeg)
United Kingdom
- Mount Gongga Glaciers
- Mount Gongga Glaciers on a detailed, contoured map at 1:25,000 published by the Chinese Institute of Glaciology and based on surveys carries out in early 1980s and aerial photography from December 1996. The map has contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by shading, plus graphics and/or colouring for exposed rock, scree, moraine, crevasses,... Read more
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United Kingdom
- China West ITMB
- Western China on a double-sided, indexed road map from ITMB at 1:3,000,000, with three insets providing a street plan of central Lhasa, a wider coverage of the city and a plan of the Norbulingka complex. The map divides the region north/south and coverage extends east to approx. 106° (Lanzhou/Chengou).The map has altitude colouring in feet,... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5149(7) - South China Sea - July
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5150(3) - East China Sea - March
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5150(11) - East China Sea - November
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5149(8) - South China Sea - August
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5150(4) - East China Sea - April
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Admiralty Routeing Chart 5150(12) - East China Sea - December
- Essential for use in passage planning for ocean voyages, Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits, load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions for each month of the year.Individual chart scales of 1:5,000,000, 1:10,000,000 and 1:20,000,000... Read more