Feeling energetic? The definitive guide to Hong Kong's best running trails
For outdoors types who love nothing more than a brisk morning run, Hong Kong is a haven. No matter where you are in the city, within minutes you can be surrounded by greenery, jogging steadily along country paths, puffing your way up mountains or taking in hidden green spaces.
For the last 10 weeks, on the run-up (excuse the pun) to the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, the Post has been highlighting the top running spots around the city, from the wild trails of Yuen Long to the stunning scenery of Clearwater Bay. Here we pull together all of these pieces to bring you a definitive guide to running hotspots across the Hong Kong.
LAMMA ISLAND
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Almost paradise. |
Though many trails are paved, there are also a few dirt paths. The less populated side of the island, Sok Kwu Wan, offers peaceful journeys through beautiful old villages that take you back in time.
The views at sunset and sunrise are unmatched.
In the hot and humid summer, runners can cool down in the waters of the myriad beaches. However, this is also the season when dense spider webs appear in the foliage, making the main dirt trail on Lamma (from the wind turbine to Sok Kwu Wan) impossible to navigate from May to October.
Those who like to test their mettle could attempt to run the 353-metre-high Mount Stenhouse.