Four Best Hikes For De-Stressing Before Finals Season
1. Dragon’s Back

This is by far one of the most popular hiking trails in Hong Kong, and for good reason. The trail is surrounded by beautiful greenery and takes about an hour and a half to finish (depending on how many pictures you take). At the end of this hike, you can enjoy a great seafood meal at one of the many restaurants by the beach. Don’t miss out on this great hike while the weather is still nice!

How to get there: Take the MTR to Shau Kei Wan Station and then take a double-deck bus 9 to to Tei Wan. The trip from Shun Hing College should take about an hour and a half.

2. Lion Rock

This trail is probably one of the most Instagram-med hikes in Hong Kong because of the spectacular view of the city. The hike will take about two hours to finish. If you can, try to visit on a weekday because the trail is packed on the weekends. To experience the Lion Rock hike, take the MTR to Diamond Hill Station and then either walk or take a taxi to the trailhead. Don’t forget to tag @shunhingcollege if you’re going with your SHC friends!

3. Ping Shan Heritage Trail

Ping Shan Heritage Trail covers various places including — the Shrine of the Earth God, Tsui Shing Lau (Hong Kong’s oldest pagoda), a 200-year-old village, and other small temples. With so many cool historic buildings along the way, it barely feels like you’re hiking! In order to experience this trail, take the MTR to Tin Shui Wai Station and then take exit E. You can tailor this hike to be short or long — it all depends on how many historic sites you would like to visit on the day. If you do decide to see all the historic sites, it will take around half a day.

4. Yin Tsz Ngam

Yin Tsz Ngam means Swallow Cave in Chinese and is by far the most unique trail on this list. This 8km trail is definitely for those looking for a challenge. It takes about five hours to finish due to volcanic rock columns and sea caves. Many of its trails follow the coastline — presenting a beautiful scenery. But make sure to go with an experienced hiker because waves nearby can be dangerous. While many people book boat rides to get there, bus 94 (which leaves from Tai Po Centre) can also get you to the trailheads. Again, please be careful and come well-prepared for this hike!

References and Picture Credits

Graham, Holly. “The Best Hong Kong Hikes.” Time Out Hong Kong, 10 Apr. 2018, www.timeout.com/hong-kong/sport-and-fitness/best-hikes-hong-kong.

Getting Stamped, 19 Aug. 2018, www.gettingstamped.com/lion-rock-hike-hong-kong

Lukaszewicz, Hannah. “Best View Of Hong Kong | Lion Rock Hike.” Getting Stamped

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Written by Sheila Alizadeh

Edited by Jun Takazawa
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