It doesn't sound right the first time I heard a place in Hong Kong can do cliff jumping. More…read moresurprised to know this scenic spot is actually one of the world's most photogenic spots for that (check videos in instagram)! Desperately to explore the stream before winter comes, we went there last week and concluded Double Deer Stream is EPIC! Also known as Sheung Luk Stream, Double Deer Stream is number of natural rock pools linked together by several giant waterfalls. You can swim in peaceful turquoise pools, chill on a rock, enjoy the powerful waterfall flowing from the majestic cliff, also to admire the beauty of stream when you hike up high. Then, you can see the eight-meter cliff right next to the waterfall in the second rock pool. Several people were jumping when I got there, some even did backflip - it seemed easy. But when I stood in the edge looking down, the cliff seemed very high indeed, that was the moment I wondered if I would die... I reluctantly took a deep breath, whispered to myself, and not sure how, I screamed (really loud) and stepped out. That was liked the longest five seconds in my life, but once I went into the cool water, my mind and body were relaxed and felt super refreshing. Just amazing! You don't have to jump (it's fun though), but the scenery is worth to visit anyway! Plus, you don't have to be an expert hiker to get to the stream. The 15 minutes walk from Sai Wan Beach to the Stream is tricky due to the rocky narrow passages, but carefulness and a pair of non-slip shoes are good enough to help. Transportation note - Grab a taxi from Sai Kung to Sai Wan Pavilion, hike 40 minutes on a paved path to reach Sai Wan Beach, then another 15 minutes walk from the beach. In end of the day, take a speedboat from the beach to arrive Sai Kung Pier.

Going on a nature walk after the rain subsides is one of those simple pleasures in life that rivals…read moredrinking lemonade on a hot day or napping after lunch. As far as I know, taking the 82 minibus from Tsuen Wan is the easiest way of getting here. Because of the distance traveled and the limited seating, it's best to stand in line early, since the wait at the bus stop can be pretty long. Near the trailhead, there's a shop for snacks and drinks as well as public restrooms. There are a number of ways to go about your adventure. Since we were trying to get back before dark and avoid the next rainstorm, we covered Pineapple Dam and Waterside Paperbarks, extended a little past Shing Mun Reservoir Delta before turning around to check out Shing Mun Reservoir Main Dam. While there were a few stairs and some incline, the trail was mostly flat as well as well-kept and easy to traverse. Breaking away from the main loop, there were portions with gnarly trees, rocky boulders you can climb, and flatlands for day-camping. Another perk is that the wildlife around here roam freely. A herd of cattle were grazing near the reservoir's edge unbothered by passersby. A local troop of monkeys made their appearance, with a few more brazen than others. Word of advice: If you've got your phone in hand or any other small object, they might mistake it for food and lunge towards you, so maintain some distance. If you happen to have driven and parked in an area with monkeys, well...they might just make it their bed and scratch it up, perhaps even leave a dollop or two...We also chanced upon a kaleidoscope of butterflies along the way, many of which were uniquely patterned. Finally, there was a shared rest area completely occupied by a pack of dogs before they went on their way. Fun, fairly straightforward, and not too physically demanding trail for most folks. For humidity and possible chance of rain, bring an umbrella, a water bottle, and change of clothes. Next time I'll try completing the entire loop.

A good place for hiking with friends and family, not too harsh route , great for relax hikeread more

Great fun hike! We walked up to he hike from the MTR, which in it of itself was a hefty hike…read more The hike itself is well paved and well maintained. We passed by many groups enjoying the hike. There are a lot of stairs, so my calves were so stiff for a couple days after! It's a good workout but it's not particularly hard nor steep. The walk up to the trailhead however was very steep. Bring sunscreen and plenty water! A lot of the hike is in direct sun. Overall, starting at the MTR and getting all the way back down took about 3-3.5 hours but we were booking it, so you may want more time.

Fun hike offering a great view of HK! I would categorize this as an intermediate hike, as it didn't…read moretake too long but was steep at times. The beginning has a nice paved path which eventually turns more rocky towards the top. It took about 45 minutes to reach the peak but we were moving at a pretty steady pace.

A quick and easy hiking trail located in the middle of the city. The trail starts in the backside…read moreof the Mei Ho building. You get a full view of Kowloon. There are seats up there for you to chill. It's a nice little getaway from the crowd without venturing too far.

I am pretty sure that most Hongkongers spend their weekends in a shopping mall with…read moreair-conditioning. Yup. I am one of them. With the excruciating heat during summer in Hong Kong, it would be crazy to ask your friends 'hey! Let's go hiking this weekend!" Though I have to agree, do you know that Hong Kong in fact has one of the best hiking trails in the world and we are just not really appreciating it correctly. Lots of my foreign friends always wondered why is that locals here simply do not go hiking... Well... that's quite embarrassing as we might be taking the nature for granted. Regardless, I finally took up the courage and embraced with our great natural side of Hong Kong. As a matter of fact, Tai Lam Country Park is the second largest country park in the territory. I did not finish the entire trail (sorry I am just a spoiled city boy) but frankly speaking the scenery was just AMAZING. It is fairly difficult to find an idle and tranquil place in Hong Kong, so hiking to places like this is definitely perfect choice for all. Personally, I loved the Red leaves in Dai Tong during winter when it is less hot and the scene would make you feel like you are in one of those romantic Japanese TV shows where the guy and the girl meet.

Hong Kong has real good country park for hiking. Roads are clear and safe. One can hike at their…read moreown physical abilities. Views are beautiful on the way. They were well decided. If you like hiking, do it here as well.

This place becomes very popular around December / January every year. Locals and tourists alike…read morecome for the maple trees... (Caution: there are more people than trees here...) Probably the only place in the world where you need to "queue" to take pictures of maple trees... (In a way, this is so Hong Kong... =.=) It's a fairly easy hike but I don't recommend cycling here unless you are a pro. The place is gorgeous but just brace yourself for crowds... I actually thought I went to Korea or something - this place doesn't feel Hong Kong at all! Transportation is pretty straightforward and there are direct buses connecting to the MTR station!

Lantau Peak (aka Phoenix Peak) is the 2nd highest peak in HK at 934m, but it is the highest peak…read moreyou are able to directly access (the highest peak's terminus is otherwise on private property). There are various routes to reach the summit. We sought out Middle Dogs Teeth/ Kau Nga Ling for our ascent. The trailhead for this ridge trail begins just before Shek Pik Reservoir. There's a bus stop that goes to the reservoir, but we took a blue taxi from Tung Chung MTR Station for a faster, more direct service (~160 HKD). The trail is very well known and the uncle who drove us knew exactly where to take us when we said we wanted to go up Lantau Peak near the trailhead close to Shek Pik. He called the dogs teeth "crazy" - BAH! The trailhead was situated in a park where a bunch of happy cows roamed. It also had a super clutch and rather clean port-a-potty for getting the morning biz-ness taken care of before the AWESOME, on-all-fours, class 3 straight scramble up to Lantau Peak. Trail starts off pretty straight forward until you reach an off shoot leading into dense foliage and with a sign warning you not to proceed any further (due to a previous fatal accident). Which everyone ignored, of course, including the senior-aged uncles and aunties which was a signal to us of permission granted (because being led by example and all :)). We did a point-to-point from the trailhead near Shek Pik to Ngong Ping Village with the intention of taking the 360 cable car down. I tracked it at around 4mi/ 6km with 3,000 FG/ 970m. It took us about 3 hours to get to the top of Lantau with many breaks and chats with all the uncles and aunties along the way. The most dangerous section is what has been lovingly deemed the Lifeline, or One Line of Survivability. This section encircled a rocky mound which was passable only in one direction. There was a chain bolted into the rock which served as a hand hold when traversing the narrow section with a sheer drop on the other side. Honestly, I've seen scarier, but the riskiness is there especially for someone with a fear of heights, I am sure. It is still cause for a fun celebration when you successfully "survive" it. Loved the view as we made the final push up the Phoenix's "tail". It was foggy at the top, but the fog was very welcomed on this mostly exposed trail. The temperature was perfect and although a lot of work, it wasn't terrible, in the end. We doubled back to the junction just before the Phoenix's tail to descend to the Tian Tan Big Buddha, but one of the aunties was saying how we could have continued on past the peak to another trail which also descended to Tian Tan Village. Such a gratifying hike with phenomenal views at the top in what is suppose to be a 360 degree view of Lantau Island. We otherwise had fog which mattered not since the whole point-to-point journey eventually granted us views of all parts of Lautau. The decision to climb up Lantau depends on time and your energy because the ascent up Middle Dogs Teeth is one of the hardest hikes in HK. There are easier approaches via Pak Kung Au and even from Tian Tan Village itself. Regardless, seeing Lantau Island from the perspective of the peak is not be missed!

When I first walked up to the sign that said, Lantau Peak 3.5km ~2.5hr I was flabbergasted. I'm no…read moreexpert hiker, but I can definitely hike 3.5km faster than that! I dragged my mom on the paved path cheerfully preparing for our journey up the mountain. When we hit the first set of stairs, I was like hey! We got this! It'll level out soon... nope. This hike is actually just under 2km of straight stone steps. Imagine a never ending stairmaster! The hike is challenging, but never too dangerous. There are some great clear lookout spots (aka resting points) of the Buddha. The last .5km may seem like a stretch but definitely worth it. There is railing in some spots but I never felt like I was going to fall off the mountain or anything. I was pretty disappointed in the overcast skies but still a beautiful view. This is a must do hike! Take lots of breaks on both the incline and decline since the stairs are just as hard coming down. We came to the trail head by way of the 23 bus at the end of the orange line on the MTR. You can also see the Buddha while you're at it. Alternatives are to take the gondola up, or hike the Lantau Trail but I'm not 100% sure where that starts.

Hong Kong consists of three parts: Kowloon Pennisula, Hong Kong Island with the central district…read moreand government buildings, New Territories that includes all the county area and many islands . Cheung Chau 長洲 is one of those fisherman village and island . The words mean " Long Island " that probably describes the length of the few beaches on the island . We visited it in January 2026 . It was a beautiful day with blue sky and cool breeze from the ocean. We tried the home made fish balls and beef tendon with noodles in soup ( shop name is 偉記麫家 Wai Kee noodle shop " . The noodle soup , deep fried fish skins , beef tendons , milk tea with evaporated milk were all tasty ! We hiked a short hike like one hour , toured all the famous sits on the island . Please see the photos for the hill top view , Cheung Chau hotel , dessert house , Bao Mountain 包山 martial arts school , ancient craving in giant rocks . It was a pleasure trip !

A beautiful island that you need to take a ferry to from Hong Kong Island. Thankfully, the ferry…read moresystem in Hong Kong is straightforward and relatively regular. Cheung Chau is apparently a popular place to eat for locals. I did always try my best to eat as good of food here as possible. The first time I visited here was the day I decided to end things with an ex. It was a difficult day for me but I was at least able to enjoy a beautiful day at the beach with friends. Be careful though where on the beach you are. Some parts of the beach might be cleaner than others. The second time I came here, I was with a new friend who showed me a place on the cliff where we could I watch the sunset. We were getting to know each other, but for some reason by the end of our day together, I decided to confess that I had a crush. It was perhaps the combination of the sunset, the music playing, and the nature of our conversation. That's how romantic a beach cliff sunset is! This is all to say, this island is beautiful and worth a stop by if you have time in Hong Kong.