Hiking in Hong Kong - Dragon's Back

Usually when you think of Hong Kong, you will associate it with a Shopping and Food Paradise! What most people do not know is that Hong Kong is a hidden gem for Hiking! Most of the hikes will give a scenic view of the natural surroundings!
For more information on Hiking in Hong Kong, please click on the link above.

Due to work commitments, the only "exercise" I do is finger exercises on the keyboard! I decided to include a hike in my Hong Kong itinery because it was something off the beaten path! In general when we are abroad, most of us love to visit the places the locals go to & eat at the shops the locals dine in & engage in past times which the locals enjoy doing... And I am no different!

Fortunately the terrain on the Dragon Back Trail is quite gentle and we managed to complete the hike in 3 hours. The breath-taking view from the top took my breathlessness away!(No pun intended) Unlike the other two who were as fit as a fiddle, I was panting along the trail. The trail is named Dragon Back, cause the terrain is made up of "tiny valleys and hills" which makes it resemble scaling a Dragon's Back. Sharing with all my trigger happy moments!

Start of the walk, the flight of stairs























The bus stop to flag the bus

Hermione Wannabe - just that my "broom stick" was a stalk of lalang

something cute



Direction:
Getting there:
Take the MTR to Shao Kei Wan Station. Head to the Bus Terminal and take bus 9. Get off at the Cape Collision Stop, where Tai Tam Gap Correctional Facility is situated. Head in the direction of Correctional Facility and not to the cemetry! You will see a flight of stone steps beside the Correctional Facility, which will lead you to the Dragon Back trail.
Getting back:
Take Bus 9 in the opposite direction from which you came from and you will be back to Shau Kei Wan MTR station.