In the last year, as the pandemic was preventing me from traveling, I set a goal for myself to do 1-2 hikes a week in Hong Kong. I’ve been able to keep to it, for the most part, from July
Bet She’an National Park : Northern Israel
During a pandemic year, after a lockdown and curfew of over 1.5 months, Israel finally eased up a bit and opened the public parks. People were still hesitant but I immediately hit the road and set out to explore what
Fu Tei Au to Wo Keng Shan hike : Northern Hong Kong
While staying in northern Hong Kong I was looking for new hikes, and while browsing one of the local hiking apps came across the Fu Tei Au to Wo Keng Shan hike, that takes you along the most northern mountain
Yim Tin Tsai deserted Hakka Christian ghost village : Sai Kung
I thought I’ve seen all that there was to see in the Sai Kung national park, having lived in the area for a while, but seems like I keep discovering new things. This time, Yim Yin Tsai, a deserted Christian
Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre : Sha Tin
Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre is a hidden gem I only discovered recently. I came across Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre when browsing the Google Maps for Sha Tin looking at possible observation points. I was curious and after a
Dragon’s back to Shek O hike : Hong Kong trails
One of the most famous hikes in Hong Kong is Dragon’s Back. It’s the nicest hike on Hong Kong Island, offering some of the most spectacular views of Hong Kong Island’s towards the east, south, and a bit of the
Lau Shui Heung Country Trail hike : Pat Sing Leng Hong Kong
In the last few months I’ve been exploring more of northern Hong Kong. One of the first hikes I did in the area was Lau Shui Heung Country Trail connecting to, but deviating from the famous Pat Sing Leng. You
Ma On Shan to Sai Kung hike : Hong Kong
For some truly panoramic views of the best of Hong Kong overlooking Sai Kung from the west, is Ma On Shan. The highlight is the Ngong Ping Viewing Point, where some wind gliders take off towards Sai Kung, and the
Tai O village Fu Shan hike : Hong Kong
In my last visit to Tai O village, I lingered longer, and had time to try a new trail in the hills surrounding the village, the Fu Shan hike. It’s typically used as an observation point to look towards the
Pok Fu Lam reservoir from Victoria Peak : Hong Kong
To all those visiting or living on Hong Kong island who want a nice easy accessible hike, I recommend starting with an easy hike, taking a taxi up to Victoria Peak and making your way down slowly towards the Pok
