Hiking in Hong Kong

 

Hiking on Lantua Island

When you think of Hong Kong, the last thing you may imagine is that it has some of the best hiking in Asia.  Hong Kong may be one of the most densely populated cities on the world, though it has designated 40% of the land as country parks. It is really easy to find hiking trails in Hong Kong, and is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Hiking on Yuen Tseun Ancient Trail. Not sure
how old this trail is, but it was used as a footpath
between two towns in the New Territories, north of
Hong Kong Island.


 

You may also not think about monkeys in Hong
Kong.This is an evil monkey (also known as a
macaque monkey) who stole a lunch and expensive
camera from a member of our group.  The monkey,
chased by a group of men carrying sticks,
climbed a tree with the stolen objects. 
He then ate the lunch and dropped the
camera smashing it to the ground. 

If you had nightmares from the flying monkeys
of the Wizard of Oz, monkeys in Hong Kong will
send you back into therapy.






Hiking on New Year's Day.  What
better way to ring in the New Year.



One never knows what dangers lurk on Hong Kong trails,
though you will be warned



In addition to monkeys, you may come across bulls in your
path.  They are pretty tame and I prefer them over the
evil monkeys.  Watch your step!

 

View of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak








Hiking along Dragon's Back toward Shek O on the southeast
coast of Hong Kong Island.  This trail was named as
one of the best urban hiking trails in Asia.




Some people just want to get down quickly.
Paragliding off one the cliffs in the New Territories.