Dragon’s Back (龍脊) is one of the most famous hiking trails in Hong Kong and it’s an easy trail to walk. Looking at the crazy crowds in Causeway Bay and the skyscrapers in Central, you’d never guess that such beauty existed in Hong Kong Island.
I went to Dragon’s Back in November when my good friend and her fiance (now husband) visited. The length of the hike is a mere 4.5 km and can be completed in 2 to 2.5 hours.
Here are some pictures.








To get to the start of the hike, take the MTR to Shau Kei Wan Station and get out at Exit A3. From there, take bus 9 or a taxi. Then get off at Cape Collinson bus stop. The bus will pass a wooded hillside, then a tiny roundabout. Alight at the stop just after this. The end of the hike will take you to Shek O Road. Then make your way on foot to To Tei Wan village (there are signs to sign post it). From there, take a bus back to Central or Shek O village. I’d recommend going to Shek O to have a look at a more laid-back area of Hong Kong Island.