Dragon's Back

We heard that this was one of the most popular hiking trails in all of Hong Kong, and we had to go try it out. The weather was also quite good, windy and cool, but also having great visibility. For me, the hike up towards the peak was slightly intense since it required going up lots of steps and gaining lots of elevation. However, it was quite rewarding. The views up at the peak were fantastic, and you could see all around clearly. The wind was also blowing on your face and body up there, which was quite refreshing. The hike down was also quite good, it was pretty much downhill and the trail was nice. This was quite a nice hike, with great views and scenery, and I would definitely recommend completing this hike.

This is one of Hong Kong's most popular hiking trail on Hong Kong Island. The trail is supposed to look like a Dragon's Back. I don't quite see it visually but the hills are very smooth and not steep. The hike isn't too difficult and towards the end you can reward yourself by ending up at Big Wave Bay Beach.

We embarked on the Dragon's Back hike in Hong Kong on a Saturday morning, setting off at 9 am. Opting for convenience, we took a taxi from Central for both the outbound and return journeys. The round trip, with short breaks included, took us approximately 4 hours. The trail itself is absolutely stunning, offering breathtaking views along the way. We highly recommend bringing an ample supply of water (we had 1.5 liters per person, which turned out to be insufficient), as well as some snacks like bananas and apples to keep energy levels up. Sunscreen and a hat to shield from the sun are also essential, given the exposure to direct sunlight along certain sections of the trail. Overall, it was an unforgettable hiking experience that we'd definitely recommend to others visiting Hong Kong!

It was easy to get to the starting point by bus. The hike was relatively achievable for someone who hardly hiked. Some areas have paved steps, most areas you have to walk up and down on big rocks and sandy paths. The view at the summit was awesome and we were also rewarded with views of para-gliders. Highly recommended for hiking novices like me.

Beautiful trail with great panoramic view from mountain top overlooking the Great Wave Bay and Shek O Wan. Trail was not difficult. At a moderate pace, the trail can be completed around 2-3 hours. If you are going in July - September, bring along a cap or umbrella for protection from the sun

Excellent walk, lots of climbing, but more flat and downhill the way we did it…

This was my first hiking experience in Hong Kong, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was just a bit disappointing that the longer path is currently undergoing some construction/maintenance so I wasn't able to end the hike at Big Wave like I planned. If you have been a couch potato (like I have been of late), the steps up might be a bit of a discouraging factor at the beginning but the views made it worth it. As a super clumsy person who manages to trip over just about everything, I managed to get all the way up to where the path to Big Wave is closed off without incident. 😅 Simply tread carefully and make sure your shoes have decent grip. I even came across a number of elderly folk with their walking canes near the top, enjoying the view below so it can be done! Getting to the starting point was easy enough by bus and there were some decently clean portable toilets at the start of the trail. I would definitely be happy to come back again with friends keen on doing this hike. (Maybe next time, I will get to the beach).

This was a fantastic hike that is definitely one of the best things you can do in Hong Kong. It's as simple as taking the train to Shau Kei Wan, taking the 9 bus to To Tei Wan and starting the hike from there. You can take the trail all the way to Big Wave Bay Beach (which was closed when I went) or you can take a simple loop back. Overall, the hike took a little under two hours even with stopping for time to enjoy the views and sights. Highly recommended!

We heard that this was one of the most popular hiking trails in all of Hong Kong, and we had to go try it out. The weather was also quite good, windy and cool, but also having great visibility. For me, the hike up towards the peak was slightly intense since it required going up lots of steps and gaining lots of elevation. However, it was quite rewarding. The views up at the peak were fantastic, and you could see all around clearly. The wind was also blowing on your face and body up there, which was quite refreshing. The hike down was also quite good, it was pretty much downhill and the trail was nice. This was quite a nice hike, with great views and scenery, and I would definitely recommend completing this hike.

This is one of Hong Kong's most popular hiking trail on Hong Kong Island. The trail is supposed to look like a Dragon's Back. I don't quite see it visually but the hills are very smooth and not steep. The hike isn't too difficult and towards the end you can reward yourself by ending up at Big Wave Bay Beach.

We embarked on the Dragon's Back hike in Hong Kong on a Saturday morning, setting off at 9 am. Opting for convenience, we took a taxi from Central for both the outbound and return journeys. The round trip, with short breaks included, took us approximately 4 hours. The trail itself is absolutely stunning, offering breathtaking views along the way. We highly recommend bringing an ample supply of water (we had 1.5 liters per person, which turned out to be insufficient), as well as some snacks like bananas and apples to keep energy levels up. Sunscreen and a hat to shield from the sun are also essential, given the exposure to direct sunlight along certain sections of the trail. Overall, it was an unforgettable hiking experience that we'd definitely recommend to others visiting Hong Kong!

It was easy to get to the starting point by bus. The hike was relatively achievable for someone who hardly hiked. Some areas have paved steps, most areas you have to walk up and down on big rocks and sandy paths. The view at the summit was awesome and we were also rewarded with views of para-gliders. Highly recommended for hiking novices like me.

Beautiful trail with great panoramic view from mountain top overlooking the Great Wave Bay and Shek O Wan. Trail was not difficult. At a moderate pace, the trail can be completed around 2-3 hours. If you are going in July - September, bring along a cap or umbrella for protection from the sun

Excellent walk, lots of climbing, but more flat and downhill the way we did it…

This was my first hiking experience in Hong Kong, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was just a bit disappointing that the longer path is currently undergoing some construction/maintenance so I wasn't able to end the hike at Big Wave like I planned. If you have been a couch potato (like I have been of late), the steps up might be a bit of a discouraging factor at the beginning but the views made it worth it. As a super clumsy person who manages to trip over just about everything, I managed to get all the way up to where the path to Big Wave is closed off without incident. 😅 Simply tread carefully and make sure your shoes have decent grip. I even came across a number of elderly folk with their walking canes near the top, enjoying the view below so it can be done! Getting to the starting point was easy enough by bus and there were some decently clean portable toilets at the start of the trail. I would definitely be happy to come back again with friends keen on doing this hike. (Maybe next time, I will get to the beach).

This was a fantastic hike that is definitely one of the best things you can do in Hong Kong. It's as simple as taking the train to Shau Kei Wan, taking the 9 bus to To Tei Wan and starting the hike from there. You can take the trail all the way to Big Wave Bay Beach (which was closed when I went) or you can take a simple loop back. Overall, the hike took a little under two hours even with stopping for time to enjoy the views and sights. Highly recommended!