DK Travel : Hong Kong : Outdoor

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Tai Mo Shan

“Big fog-shrouded mountain” is the translation, although on many days the peak of Hong Kong’s tallest mountain is visible. It reaches 957 m (3,139 ft). Quite a hike to the top, but superb views await the intrepid.
Tai Po Kau

Forest reserve near the Chinese University, popular with serious birdwatchers.
Temple Street Night Market

Allow plenty of time, not for the distance (Temple Street is no more than half a mile end to end), but to explore the funky pageantry of hawker stalls, fortune tellers, medicine men and opera singers that set up here every night (see Temple Street Night Market).
The Central Green Trail

Just minutes from the banks, malls and offices of downtown, this signposted, hour-long trail from the tram terminus at Hong Kong Park opens up a lush hillside world of trees, ferns and rocks. A beautiful, shady surprise.
The Dragon’s Back

This undulating ridge snakes down Hong Kong Island’s southeast corner, with plunging slopes, poetic sea views and (past Pottinger’s Gap) deep wooded valleys and beaches.
The Hong Kong Land Loop

Almost all of Central’s prestige commercial towers are in the portfolio of one company, Hong Kong Land, which has thoughtfully connected its properties with aerial walkways. The buildings include Jardine House, Mandarin Oriental, Princes Building and the Landmark Centre. Do the circuit, if only for the ethereal experience of seeing downtown Hong Kong without touching the ground.
The MacLehose Trail

The trail spans over 60 miles (100 km) across the New Territories, so only bona fide outdoor types will attempt the whole length. But certain sections are easily accessible (try the lovely part around the High Island Reservoir) for visitors who value the prospect of being back at the hotel bar by nightfall.
The Peak Circuit

Taking about an hour to complete at a gentle pace, this loop around Victoria Peak, formed by Harlech and Lugard Roads, offers jaw-dropping city panoramas to the north, boundless sea views to the south, and glimpses of millionaire homes among the greenery en route (see The Peak).
The Praya, Cheung Chau

This islandpraya (or waterfront road) is everything the main drag of a backwater fishing town should be: a rambling tableau of fresh catches, boats tying up, market stalls and skipping kids. Look out for the splendid hand-pulled water carts that are the island’s only fire engines (see Cheung Chau Island).
Victoria Park

One of the city’s larger green sites, Victoria Park is best visited in the early morning, when tai chi devotees exercise. Throughout the day there are people-watching opportunities and restful walks, away from urban pressures (see Victoria Park).