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Dragon's Back  The Dragon's Back trail offers hikers breathtaking 360-degree views of the South China Sea The sinuous ridge of Dragon's Back is perhaps Hong Kong's most celebrated urban hike, and for good reason. This moderately challenging trail offers hikers breathtaking 360-degree views of the South China Sea, distant islands, and densely forested valleys.  The trail culminates at Big Wave Bay, where tired hikers can cool off with a swim The trail's signature feature is its undulating path that genuinely resembles a dragon's spine, with several lookout points offering prime photo opportunities.  For the best experience, start early in the morning before the heat builds up, and allow 4-5 hours for the full 5 mile route.

The trail culminates at Big Wave Bay, where tired hikers can cool off with a swim or, for the adventurous, rent a surfboard and catch some waves.  SPONSORED 2. Sunset Peak Adventure  The trail leads hikers through a landscape that transforms dramatically with the seasons As Hong Kong's third-highest mountain, Sunset Peak lives up to its poetic name.  The trail leads hikers through a landscape that transforms dramatically with the seasons, most notably when silvergrass blankets the slopes in autumn, creating a shimmering sea of silver.  Views of Lantau Island's coastline and neighbouring peaks are simply spectacular, made even more striking by the mysterious 1920s stone cottages that dot the mountainside - remnants of a former missionary retreat that provide perfect scale to the vast landscape.  The exposed ridge can be significantly cooler and windier than ground level, so this is one to pack layers for.

The route leads to Mui Wo, a lively town that stretches from Silver Mine Bay Beach to the ferry pier and is known for its picturesque Silvermine Waterfalls - a much-loved picnic spot. 3. Sweet Gum Woods and Thousand Island Lake  Tai Lam Country Park offers one of Hong Kong's most photogenic hiking experiences Tai Lam Country Park offers one of Hong Kong's most photogenic hiking experiences, especially during winter when the sweet gum trees burst into brilliant reds and yellows.  The trail, split into family-friendly sections with well-maintained paths and rest areas, leads to the social media-famous Thousand Island Lake (actually Tai Lam Chung Reservoir), where dozens of small islands create a mesmerising vista.  The social media famous Thousand Island Lake (actually Tai Lam Chung Reservoir), where dozens of small islands create a mesmerising vista The hike concludes at Golden Beach, perfectly positioned for sunset viewing.