The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking in Hong Kong 2025

RELAX OVERNIGHT TRIPS

As a tourist visiting Hong Kong, the average layover time is less than a week. Spending a couple of days outdoors is certainly a great choice to see the countryside of Hong Kong, while you won’t miss anything in the city. You may want to maximize the outdoor culinary experience during the overnight camp or dig a little deeper into what the countryside can offer.

Overnight camping doesn’t have to carry a heavy bulky bag and walking long distances. If you prefer resting next to a campfire sipping your favorite wine, or enjoy the sea breeze over a hammock reading your never-finish book. I got you covered.


Route Suggestion (1) – Winter Campfire

Recommended Activities: Short Hike, Campfire Cooking,

Countryside Map Index: Lantau Island & Neighbouring Islands

Trails: Lantau Trail Section 12

Start Point: Pui O Bus Stop

Finish Point: Mui Wo Ferry Pier

Campsites: Pak Fu Tin Campsites

Water Sources: Tap water from the toilet next to start point and stream next to the campsite

Possible Resupply Point: Village Store (HE 074 621) for drink mostly

Trip Distance: 8.5 km / 5 miles

Elevation Profile:

Waypoints:

Point 1 – Start Point: Pui O Bus Stop (HE 068 628)

Point 2 – Village Store (HE 074 621)

Point 3 – Additional Trail Option (HE 079 623) to Chi Ma Wan Country Trail (18.5 km / 11.5 miles)

Point 4 – Pak Fu Tin Campsites (HE 086 638)

Point 5 – Finish Point: Mui Wo Ferry Pier (JK 910 650)

Route Map


Route Suggestion (2) – Sea Sun Sand

Recommended Activities: Sun, Sand, Sea

Countryside Map Index: Sai Kung & Clear Water Bay

Trails: Maclehose Trail Section 2

Start Point: Pak Tam Au

Finish Point: High Island East Dam Pavilion

Campsites: Long Ke Wan Campsite, Sai Wan Campsite, Ham Tin Wan Campsite

Water Sources: Tap Water from the toilet at Pak Tam Au, Chek Keng and High Island East Dam Pavilion

Possible Resupply Point: Vending Machine at the start point, Village Cafe near Ham Tin Wan Campsite and Sai Wan Campsite

Trip Distance: 15 km / 9 miles

Elevation Profile:

Waypoints:

Point 1 – Pak Tam Au (KK 254 819)

Point 2 – Chek Keng Public Toilet (KK 275 819)

Point 3 – Ham Tin Wan Campsite (KK 297 805)

Point 4 – Sai Wan Campsite (KK 293 795)

Point 5 – Village Cafe near Sai Wan Campsite (KK 293 795)

Point 6 – Long Ke Wan Campsite (KK 296 766)

Point 7 – High Island East Dam Pavilion (KK 295 755)

Route Map

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