The Dragon's Back () is a
mountain ridge
A ridge or a mountain ridge is a geographical feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a continuous elevated crest for an extended distance. The sides of the ridge slope away from the narrow top on either side. The line ...
in southeastern
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong that passes through
Shek O Peak
Shek O Peak or Ta Lan Tsing Teng Shan () is a hill in southern Hong Kong. It is the tallest hill along the Dragon's Back trail.
Geography
Shek O Peak is 284m in height. To the south lies another hill called D'Aguilar Peak.
Access
Section 8 o ...
. It lies within the
Shek O Country Park
Shek O Country Park is a rural marine park located on Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong and facing the South China Sea. The 701-hectare park opened on 21 September 1979.
Urban hiking is extremely popular here, there are three exceptional hiki ...
. In 2019, the Dragon's Back Trail was selected by
CNN as one of the world's 23 best trails. Dragon's Back is part of Stage 8 of the
Hong Kong Trail
The Hong Kong Trail, opened in 1985, is a long-distance footpath from Victoria Peak to Big Wave Bay on Hong Kong Island. It is a walking route which passes through the five country parks on Hong Kong island. .
Hiking information
Destinations in the vicinity
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Shek O Peak
Shek O Peak or Ta Lan Tsing Teng Shan () is a hill in southern Hong Kong. It is the tallest hill along the Dragon's Back trail.
Geography
Shek O Peak is 284m in height. To the south lies another hill called D'Aguilar Peak.
Access
Section 8 o ...
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Shek O
Shek O is an area of the south-eastern part of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. It can refers to Shek O village or Shek O Peninsula or Shek O Headland. Administratively, they are part of Southern District.
Geography
The name "Shek O" litera ...
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Big Wave Bay
Highlights
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Paragliders hanging in the air and eventually drifting down to a beach at
Shek O
Shek O is an area of the south-eastern part of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. It can refers to Shek O village or Shek O Peninsula or Shek O Headland. Administratively, they are part of Southern District.
Geography
The name "Shek O" litera ...
.
* People flying radio-controlled gliders.
Overview
Information and hiking etiquette in Hong Kong
* Hong Kong's Country Parks have no trash bins, so hikers are asked to hang on to their litter until they exit the Country Parks
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*Try to limit boombox music volume to a minimum in Country Parks to let everyone enjoy the sounds of nature.
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Big Wave Bay Beach
Big Wave Bay Beach is a gazetted beach next to Big Wave Bay, Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government. The beach is 86 metres ...
(the End point) and nearby
Shek O Beach are two different beaches. There is a short bus service that links the two beaches.
* Some parts of this trail are rocky, so travellers should use proper footwear. Slippers and sandals are not advisable.
*At
Pottinger Gap yue, hikers can extend the hike by walking along the easy
Pottinger Peak Country Trail eastward for about 20 minutes and then make a 90-degree right turn onto a newly made path that descends southward for another 20 minutes to the
Big Wave Bay Prehistoric Rock Carvings de, yue].
See also
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Shek O Peak
Shek O Peak or Ta Lan Tsing Teng Shan () is a hill in southern Hong Kong. It is the tallest hill along the Dragon's Back trail.
Geography
Shek O Peak is 284m in height. To the south lies another hill called D'Aguilar Peak.
Access
Section 8 o ...
*
Shek O
Shek O is an area of the south-eastern part of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. It can refers to Shek O village or Shek O Peninsula or Shek O Headland. Administratively, they are part of Southern District.
Geography
The name "Shek O" litera ...
*
Big Wave Bay
References
External links
Discover Hong Kong - Dragon's BackHK Leisure & Cultural Services Dept. - Hiking SchemeMap Location
Mountain ranges of Hong Kong
Southern District, Hong Kong
Ridges of Asia
Hiking trails in Hong Kong
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