Best for: A hike on Hong Kong Island in under 3 hours Loved by exercise enthusiasts, the Violet Hill and Twin Peak hike is located in the southern part of Hong Kong Island. Start slowly on Violet ...

Today, there are around 130 official hiking trails in Hong Kong, plus many more unofficial paths used as shortcuts by locals or blazed (against AFCD’s wishes and advice) by adventurous enthusiasts.

On this Hong Kong hike you can also experience farming at the nearby village of Yi O, where terraced rice paddies can still be found, before continuing along a trail that hugs the coast until it ...

Authorities, outdoor organisations and rescue groups point out soil instability on trails in the wake of recent black rainstorm in the city.

Insta-worthy to the hilt, this trail is also part of the 50km Hong Kong Trail, and is immensely popular with local hikers and trail runners. It is not the easiest of trails, but doable for most.

In other words, it’s a photographer’s dream destination. Though known more for its skyscrapers, densely packed Hong Kong has a surprisingly high number of mountains and hiking trails.

It’s known for its inexpensive tailors, wild markets and all-night restaurants. But take a 10-minute trip from Central, Hong Kong’s financial district, and you enter a different world.

My wife and I had always wanted to hike again in Hong Kong after our unforgettable experience in 2018. So, last December, we did just that – we went back to the city to explore new trails and ...

Hike Above Hong Kong's Skyscrapers Break away from the city's crowds and explore the MacLehose Trail's 62 miles of boulders, beaches and brushes with macaques By James Sturz Share Resize ...