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Quick tips about Hong Kong

Official Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).

Electricity: The standard voltage is 220V. The power socket is type G & D. Check here to determine if you need to bring a travel adapter.

Data and Wifi: Purchase a local SIM card at 7-Eleven or local mobile stores.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Solo Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know for Travelling to Hong Kong Alone

Follow my Macau itinerary and see the best historical sights including the Ruins of St Paul’s.

Macau Itinerary: Things to do in Macau in 2 Days

Read my honest review of HK Express and why you should choose the Hong Kong budget airline for your next trip.

Hong Kong / Japan / Singapore / Taiwan / Vietnam

HK Express Review: My Honest Opinion of Hong Kong Express

My list of Hong Kong best coffee shops includes Colour Brown x PHVLO HATCH in Sham Shui Po.

Hong Kong Best Coffee Shops for Serious Coffee Lovers

Tai O Village is one of the top Hong Kong off the beaten path places to visit.

Hong Kong Off the Beaten: 11 Hong Kong Hidden Gems

The pineapple bun sandwich is a big part of the Hong Kong food culture. It is a must eat food in Hong Kong!

Hong Kong Food Culture: 15 Traditional HK Food And Where To Find Them In Hong Kong

There are 5 ways to take a Lamma Island Ferry. Two of the ferry options start from Central.

Lamma Island Ferry: 5 Routes from Central and Aberdeen to Lamma Island in HK (Including Ferry Timetable and Schedule)

One of the best spots to watch sunset in Hong Kong is Sai Wan Swimming Shed

15 Best places to watch sunset in Hong Kong

One of the best boutique hotels in Hong Kong is The Fleming in Wan Chai.

Where To Stay In HK: 7 Best Boutique Hotels In Hong Kong (with Honest Reviews)

One of my favourite easy hiking trails in Hong Kong has to be Victoria Peak Trail.

6 Short & Easy Hiking Trails in Hong Kong For Solo Travellers

Hong Kong Hiking Map

Click on the individual pins for more information or find the corresponding post below.

Hong Kong Island

Victoria Peak Hike is the most scenic trail in Hong Kong and is a must-see attraction even if you only have a day or two in HK.

Victoria Peak Hike: How to Hike Hong Kong’s Most Scenic Trail

The High West hike is a short hike to see the most beautiful Victoria Peak sunset on HK Island.

High West Hike: 3 ways to hike up High West Peak in Hong Kong

Dragon’s Back Hike Hong Kong is the most popular day hike for locals and travellers.

Dragon’s Back Hike: Hong Kong’s Most Popular Day HIke

See the most gorgeous view of southern HK by hiking The Twins in Hong Kong.

Hike Violet Hill and The Twin Peaks in Hong Kong

Rhino Rock hike is a short and rewarding hike where you can see a rock statue that resembles a rhino head!

Rhino Rock Hike: See A Rocky Rhinoceros Head in Stanley, Hong Kong

Hike up to the Red Incense Burner Summit on Braemar Hill and watch one of the best sunsets in Hong Kong.

Red Incense Burner Summit on Braemar Hill: Best Spot for Sunset and Night view of Hong Kong

The highlight of Mount Nicholson hike is the Face Mask Rock.

Mount Nicholson Hike: See Hidden Rock Statues in the Middle of Hong Kong Island

The best part of the Cape Collinson hike has to be the Cape Collinson Battery.

Cape Collinson Hike From Siu Sai Wan To Big Wave Bay Beach In Hong Kong

Triangulation station at the top of Mount Davis

Mount Davis Hike: See An Old Military Site On Hong Kong Island

Islands District

One of the best views of Lamma Island. Hike the main trail between the 2 biggest villages and see this gorgeous view.

Lamma Island Hike: Lamma Island Family Walk from Sok Kwu Wan to Yung Shue Wan

Exploring the hiking trails is one of the best things to do in Cheung Chau Island in Hong Kong.

Best things to do in Cheung Chau Island Hong Kong: 1-day Itinerary

One of the best things to do in Peng Chau is to explore secluded beaches and find Old Fisherman's Rock.

Best things to do in Peng Chau Island: Solo 1-Day Itinerary

Scenery along Tung O Ancient Trail in Hong Kong.

Tung O Ancient Trail: Hike from Tung Chung to Tai O in Lantau North Country Park, Hong Kong

Hike Lo Yan Shan in Chi Ma Wan Peninsula with my 1-day itinerary.

Hike Lo Yan Shan and Miu Tsai Tun In Chi Ma Wan Peninsula via Chi Ma Wan Country Trail On Lantau Island, HK

Rock platform at Fan Lau Peninsula

Fan Lau Hike: Explore The Southwest Tip of Lantau Island In Hong Kong

Po Toi Island hike has many panoramic views around Cheung Shek Pai

Po Toi Island Hike: Visit Hong Kong’s Southernmost Island

New Territories

Pineapple Mountain in Hong Kong is an off the beaten path hiking destination for anyone who is interested in seeing the nature in HK.

How to Hike Pineapple Mountain, the Great Canyon of Hong Kong

High Junk Peak hike is one of the most challenging hikes in Hong Kong

High Junk Peak Hike: See The Sharpest Peak On High Junk Peak Country Trail in Sai Kung Hong Kong

Ma On Shan hike is one of the best point-to-point hikes where you can see panoramic views of Sai Kung and the New Territories in HK.

Ma On Shan Hike to Sai Kung via Tiu Shau Ngam, The Hunch Backs and Pyramid Hill in Ma On Shan Country Park

Pat Sin Leng hike aka Wilson Trail Section 9 is the best hiking trail in Tai Po District in HK.

Pat Sin Leng Hike via Wilson Trail Section 9 aka The 8 Immortals Hike in Hong Kong

See hexagonal rock columns on the Po Pin Chau hike.

Po Pin Chau Hike: See Hexagonal Rock Columns in Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark

The best view along the Plover Cove Hike is at Luk Wu Tung.

Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail: Hike around the Largest Reservoir in Hong Kong

The Kowloon Peak hike includes the famous Suicide Cliff in Hong Kong.

Kowloon Peak and Suicide Cliff: Hike Kowloon’s Highest Peak and the Most Dramatic Cliff in Hong Kong

The stairway descends to the smaller part of Trio Beach

Trio Beach Hike From Sai Kung To Hebe Haven In Hong Kong

Views along the descent on Tsing Yi Nature Trail

Tsing Yi Nature Trails: Easy Hiking Trails On Tsing Yi Island In Hong Kong

Looking southeast: Stonecutters Bridge, Rambler Channel, Kwai Tsing Container Terminal 9

Tsing Yi Sam Chi Heung: Hike The Three Peaks of Tsing Yi Island In HK

Looking west from Ma Shi Chau: tombolo and small boat

Ma Shi Chau Nature Trail: See Sedimentary Rocks and Panoramic Views in The Tai Po District Of Hong Kong

Can see Sharp Peak in the background

Tai Tan to Hoi Ha via Tai Tan Country Trail in Sai Kung, Hong Kong

The three openings of Lin Ma Hang Cave

Lin Ma Hang Cave and Robin’s Nest Hike in Hong Kong

Looking back (west) from Kai Kung Leng

Kai Kung Leng Hike aka The Rooster Ridge Hike in Lam Tsuen Country Park In HK