Experts' Choice Award Dragon's Back
What the experts agree on
Hong Kong's most accessible ridge hike delivers surprising contrast—lush, gentle trails with stunning coastal views of Shek O and Big Wave Bay, yet feels worlds away from the nearby city sprawl.
“One of the most popular trails crosses the "rooftop" of Hong Kong Island. Take the Peak Tram from Central up to Victoria Peak, and tackle as much or as little of the range as you feel like.”
– Fodor's
Travel + Leisure "This popular hike offers a glimpse of Hong Kong's pulsating urbanity and unspoiled nature all at once." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Although just a stone's throw from the city, this easy walk feels as though it's in another world."
Condé Nast Traveler "Let’s start big picture. What’s the vibe here?One of Hong Kong’s top hikes, Dragon’s Back begins in the photogenic Cape Collinson Crematorium in Chai Wan (built into a mountainside on the..." Full review
Time Out "One of the most straightforward and gentle hikes in Hong Kong, with picturesque views of Shek O and Big Wave Bay" Full review
Rough Guide "The Dragon's Back is a quick and easy coastal hike in Hong Kong, taking only a few hours and is popular on weekends. Take bus #9 from Shau Kei Wan MTR station and get off at To Tei Wan..."
National Geographic "In my city, an active day outdoors involves a hike along the Dragon's Back–a walking trail on the South Side of Hong Kong island–followed by a swim on either Shek-O beach or Big Wave Bay"
New York Times "One of the most accessible hikes to the bustling city center is the Dragon's Back — a trail that follows an undulating ridge on the southern end of Hong Kong Island much like, well,..."
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National Geographic "There are incredible views above Shek O village, the south part of Hong Kong Island, and the South China Sea, yet it is still an easy enough trail to carry a child on your back—or to take..."
