The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking in Hong Kong 2025

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You are excited to see the countryside of Hong Kong, yet, you don’t have enough time to explore the other end. You are the kind of person who wants to make the very best out of every single day, again, you don’t have enough time to finish what you schedule for. If you have that kind of personality or mindset, The following suggestions may satisfy the inner you!


Route Suggestion (3) – Summer Fiesta

Recommended Activities: Easy Hiking, Fishing, Rock Climbing, Snorkelling, Sun Sand Sea

Countryside Map Index: Hong Kong Island & Neighbouring Islands

Trails: Unofficial Trail

Start Point: Ferry Pier

Finish Point: Ferry Pier

Campsites: Tung Lung Chau Campsite

Water Sources: Streams, Village Cafe

Possible Resupply Point: Village Cafe

Trip Distance: Less than 5 km / 3 miles

Elevation Profile:

Waypoints:

Point 1 – Tung Lung Chau Campsite (KK 214 636)

Point 2 – Lighthouse (KK 214 639)

Point 3 – Beach next to Second Pier (KK 212 638)

Point 4 – Main Ferry Pier (KK 206 635)

Point 5 – Island Peak (KK 210 627)

Route Map


Route Suggestion (4) – Sunrise Glory

Recommended Activities: Buddhist Ritual and Monuments, Lantau Peak Lookout, Winter Sunrise

Countryside Map Index: Lantau Island & Neighbouring Islands

Trails: Lantau Trail Section 3, Shek Pik Country Trail

Start Point: Pak Kung Au

Finish Point: Shek Pik Water Reservoir

Campsites: Ngong Ping Campsite

Water Sources: Toilet, Village Cafe, Convenient Store, Restaurants

Possible Resupply Point: Village Cafe

Trip Distance: 10 km / 6 miles

Elevation Profile:

Waypoints:

Point 1 – Pak Kung Au (HE 033 633)

Point 2 – Ngong Ping Campsite (HE 004 639)

Point 3 – Shek Pik Water Reservoir (GE 606 987)

Route Map

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