The best hikes with views of Hong Kong – take in the skyline from a new and unique angle
- Hong Kong’s famous skyscrapers a sight to behold from any angle, but from high in the country parks they make for a glorious view
The Hong Kong skyline is world famous and what better place to view it than from one of its many country parks? There are a huge amount of hikes that afford views of the sweeping cityscape, and here are just a handful of them.
Lion Rock
The famous rock looms large over Kowloon and is an impressive sight from the ground, but it offers an even better sight from its cliff edge across the vast city. You can take the MTR to Wong Tai Sin MTR, on the green line, and begin to walk up Sha Tin Pass Road. The road there is not very interesting, but it’s possible to take a taxi to the trail head. When you reach Lion’s Pavilion, head through the archway with “Lion Rock Country Park” written across it. It is a fairly straightforward trail, with MacLehose markers every 500m.
Less than 2km in, there is a left turn up a steep set of stairs. Head up and you’ll find yourself on Lion Rock, with the cliff plummeting away below and the city stretched out in front of you. There’s a 360 degree view of Hong Kong and the New Territories. Turn right, along the ridge and you will find another path down. Head straight and you can exit the Country Park by turning left, downhill at the Reunification Pavilion, or continue along the MacLehose trail over Beacon Hill, eventually hitting Tai Po Road.
The Morning Trail