5 Most Famous Hikes in Hong Kong (All Free!) Go Backpacking

While most people picture Hong Kong as the city of skyscrapers and crowded streets, it has become increasingly clear that there is another side.

In fact, Hong Kong’s dense city structures are punctuated with mountains and hills, many of which boast stunning hikes.

With the popularity of social media and healthy living rising, many Hong Kongers and tourists alike venture off to these scenic trails.

Below are five of the most famous hikes in Hong Kong (including the easiest routes).

Many people take the Peak Tram up to the Peak, go to the Sky Terrace and go back down, but you can also hike it!

The easiest route on this list, you can get a unique panorama of the Kowloon Peninsular and even Tsing Yi Island on a clear day along Lugard Road.

A long, paved walking path, the Lugard Road is suitable for all hiking levels.

You can stroll along it for half an hour before turning back, or go all the way towards Hong Kong University area.