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Hong Kong hiking

Hong Kong hiking
Hong Kong is renowned for its numerous hiking trails, despite its dense population, with more than 40 per cent of Hong Kong is protected country parkland. Hiking is a popular pastime for the city's residents with some of the most popular hikes including Dragon's Back, Lantau Peak and the MacLehose Trail.
Rescuers found He Chengan along Section 10 of the trail, where he had last been seen. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

79-year-old hiker who went missing in Hong Kong found on third day of search

Rescuers find He Chengan conscious near Kwan Tai Temple along Section 10 of MacLehose Trail, where he had last been seen on Saturday.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong rescuers search for man, 79, who went missing on hike in Tuen Mun

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Is it time to call an end to Hong Kong’s boar war?

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Accidents and personal safety

Wild boar bites hiker, tumbles to its death down flight of stairs in village

Animal chased the woman, 57, at a public toilet in Tseung Kwan O and bit her leg.

The boar was already dead when police arrived at the village. Photo: Handout
Wellness

For these Hongkongers, walking isn’t just exercise – it’s therapy

For cancer survivors, walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of rehabilitation we learn on World Cancer Day.

Accidents and personal safety

Man dies after collapsing while hiking on Hong Kong Island

Man passed out on Hong Kong Trail, near Parker Avenue on Siu Ma Shan.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong hiker, 63, dies after collapsing on Robin’s Nest trail

Hiker was with four others at Robin’s Nest Country Park in Sha Tau Kok, near the border.

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The man was hiking with four others at Robin’s Nest Country Park in Sha Tau Kok. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Educate visiting hikers and seriously deter them from littering

Readers discuss the need to protect natural landscapes in Hong Kong, the new seat belt requirement, and AI-assisted teaching.

Accidents and disasters in China

‘Strictly forbidden’: China warns hikers off Aotai Line after 3 die on trail

Group reportedly switched phones to flight mode while in restricted area, hampering emergency contact and rescuers’ attempts to find them.

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Accidents and personal safety

Editorial | Tourists must put safety first in quest for the perfect photo

The tragic death of a visitor in Sai Kung and other fatal accidents should prompt caution among travellers.

Visitors at the Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform during the holidays on December 27, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong shuts Tsing Yi hiking trails amid links to 5 local chikungunya cases

Centre for Health Protection to undertake large-scale mosquito control on the trails after hikers test positive for the disease.

Authorities have closed the Tsing Yi Nature Trails for large-scale mosquito control. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

Editorial | Upgrade will make rescue app a must-have for Hong Kong hikers

Real-time location sharing and other updates will make the app even more useful to the growing numbers of outdoors enthusiasts.

Hong Kong tourism

Hikers hit Hong Kong’s ‘Mount Eason’ for Sunset Peak silver grass, album art

Hikers mostly avoid runners taking part in a high-profile international trail race on Lantau Island.

Hong Kong sports

Video | This runner attempts 298km ultra-marathon 4 times

Looking back at her four attempts to complete the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge, Sarah Pemberton shares how she navigates failure.

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Hong Kong’s Sarah Pemberton raced The HK4TUC four times. Photo: Yuki Tsang
Accidents and personal safety

Man found dead by hiker 200 metres from summit of Hong Kong’s Lion Rock

Hong Kong police received a report at 10am on Saturday from hiker, who saw man had collapsed in the mountain area.

Lion Rock is an iconic 495-metre peak in Hong Kong known for its lion-like shape and stunning city views. Photo: Dickson Lee
My Life

He finger-painted until it bored him. Then came the fire

The Filipino designer on his sold-out exhibitions in the 1990s, a terrifying incident with a gas canister, and his daily Hong Kong hikes.

Accidents and personal safety

Elderly hiker dies after collapsing during walk with son in Hong Kong

Hiker, who was in his seventies, was certified dead at about 5.52pm after airlift to hospital for emergency treatment.

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Wellness

‘Suicide is everyone’s business’ – Hong Kong charity’s walk for awareness

The New Normal Charity Hong Kong, which offers free peer-to-peer mental health support, has organised a hike along the iconic Dragon’s Back.

Hikers walking the Dragon’s Back trail, in Shek O, Hong Kong.
Wellness

Rare cancer then divorce: entrepreneur’s amazing recovery from rock bottom

A rare bone cancer and his marriage’s end left Douglas Bray in despair. Now, he competes in some of Hong Kong’s toughest fitness events.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Let Hong Kong’s prized trails lead to beauty, not ugliness

Visitors to Hong Kong’s popular hiking routes must ensure their ecological value is maintained while also enjoying better facilities.

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Hong Kong police

Missing woman, 72, found on Hong Kong’s Kowloon Peak by rescue team

Woman’s family reported her missing after she left her home in Ngau Tau Kok on Sunday.

A screengrab of footage showing the rescue team coordinating the search for the 72-year-old woman. Photo: Cable TV News
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers left outraged after clip shows hiker removing MacLehose Trail marker

Video posted on RedNote shows man pulling up marker No 148 from trail section at Tai Mo Shan, prompting backlash over safety risks.

A screengrab of the video shows the man carrying off the trail marker. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Drones can take the Hong Kong hiking experience to new heights

Drones – for delivery, as guides and even passenger shuttles – can make hiking safer and more engaging and environmentally friendly.

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Accidents and personal safety

39-year-old Hong Kong hiker dies after collapsing on MacLehose Trail

Rescue team airlifts man to hospital in Chai Wan, where he is declared dead.

Hong Kong

Then & Now | A perennial Hong Kong pleasure? A springtime picnic in the great outdoors

It’s picnic time and, luckily for us, one thing Hong Kong has done right is provide barbecue facilities at scenic spots for that perfect day out.

Picnickers and hikers enjoy Hong Kong’s Tap Mun Island. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, a gruelling endurance event combines sailing and mountain running

Happy 40th anniversary to the Four Peaks Race, an exhilarating sailing and running competition drawing athletes of all ages and abilities.

A Four Peaks Race crew member wrestles with one of his yacht’s sails during the race. Photo: Alexander Mak
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, Feb 14-16

A yoga flow and journaling session, a hyper-feminine fashion collection and immersive dining are among our top picks for this weekend.

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Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong Four Trails runner quits rat race, makes spreadsheet for ultra race

Glen Yick, 25, hopes to become youngest ever to complete the 298km Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge – and his document details how.

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