The Pik Shan Path of Pok Fu Lam

The Pik Shan Path of Pok Fu Lam

A busy schedule has prevented me from regular hiking during the first two months of 2022.  I took some time from the busy schedule to walk the Pik Shan Path with a friend for a quick and easy stroll in Hong Kong Island. The plan 

Shek O’s Tai Tau Chau (Urn Island)

Shek O’s Tai Tau Chau (Urn Island)

The plan of the day was first a walk in Shek O’s Tai Tau Chau (also known as Urn Island), then head over to Big Wave Bay and ascend the Pottinger Peak via the Pottinger Peak Country Trail.  The walk ended in Chai Wan, when 

From Big Wave Bay to the Pottinger Peak

From Big Wave Bay to the Pottinger Peak

The plan of the day was first a walk in Shek O’s Tai Tau Chau (Urn Island), then head over to Big Wave Bay and ascend the Pottinger Peak via the Pottinger Peak Country Trail.  The walk ended in Chai Wan, when I found my 

The Trails of Tsing Yi

The Trails of Tsing Yi

Tsing Yi lies on northwestern side of Hong Kong Island.  It is an island just west of Kwai Tsing.  I learned from a few sources on the internet that there are exceptional views of the Tsing Ma Bridge along a system of hiking trails in 

From Ki Lun Shan to Kwu Tung Reservoir

From Ki Lun Shan to Kwu Tung Reservoir

Ki Lun Shan is quite a popular trail in my neighborhood.  I have lived here for ten years and I finally mustered up enough courage to go.  As it turned out, it did take some courage to take down this trail, which is along the 

A Walk in Cheung Chau North

A Walk in Cheung Chau North

My friend and I love excursions in the islands of Hong Kong.  We have been to the Kwun Yam Wan Beach and the Mini-Great Wall Trail in southeastern Cheung Chau.  This time we opted for open views in north Cheung Chau. Despite the myriad choices 

From So Kwun Wat to Tin Fu Tsai via the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Mountain Bike Trail

From So Kwun Wat to Tin Fu Tsai via the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Mountain Bike Trail

I suffered from a pretty significant injury at the hike at Kai Kung Leng.  I walked this trail in order to re-train my knees.  The first part of this trail consist of the main part of the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Mountain Bike Trail. I 

Geopark Island Hopping – Kat O (Crooked Island)

Geopark Island Hopping – Kat O (Crooked Island)

Kat O was part of the Hong Kong Government’s celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark’s inclusion into the Global Geopark Network.   The celebration comes with special arrangements for ferry transport, storytelling by the natives of the islands, interesting workshops, 

Geopark Island Hopping – Ap Chau (Duck Island)

Geopark Island Hopping – Ap Chau (Duck Island)

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark’s inclusion into the Global Geopark Network, the Hong Kong Government has organized a number of activities in various interesting Geopark locations.  The activity period comes with special arrangements for ferry transport, storytelling 

Kai Kung Leng

Kai Kung Leng

Located within the Lam Tsuen Country Park, Kai Kung Leng prides the highest peak in northwest New Territories after Tai Mo Shan.  With its highest peak at 585 meters, the mountain range provides an exceptional opportunity to view the landscape of northern and northwestern New