Hong Kong Trail (Section 8) To Tei Wan to Tai Long Wan
Hong Kong Trail

Trail Summary

Length
8.5 km
Duration
2.75 hours
Region
Hong Kong Island
Overall Difficulty (3-Star Demanding)

Length (Rating 3-Star)

Duration (Rating 3-Star)

Gradient (Rating 3-Star)

Surface (Rating 4-Star)

Shading Level
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  • (Low)

Overall Rating (5 hearts is the highest)

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Hong Kong Island is surrounded by sea, so stretches of coastline come into full view when you gaze in the distance from high ground. The last as well as the longest section of the Hong Kong Trail is popular among hikers as it spans Dragon’s Back, which was hailed by international magazines as Asia’s best urban hike. Walk uphill for about 200 metres at the start point at an elevation of over one hundred metres, and then follow the sign for Shek O Peak at 284 metres. From there, you will see the undulating hills that extend all the way to Wan Cham Shan resemble the shape of a dragon’s back, which justifies its name. The viewing point at the top boasts a superb panorama of Shek O, Tung Lung Island, Stanley, and Tai Tam. The trail then joins a forest path at the hillside of Wan Cham Shan, where you can immerse yourself in tranquillity and serenity blessed by nature as the woodland hums to a beat of rustling leaves, twittering birds, and buzzing insects. Further up in the shaded path of Mount Collinson, you can enjoy a sweeping vista from Chai Wan to Tseung Kwan O on the opposite shore. Follow the trail downhill as soon as you arrive at Pottinger Gap, and it will lead you to the finishing point of the Hong Kong Trail – Big Wave Bay.




To facilitate the public in planning their hikes, the geographical information of the route, including the route map, starting point, endpoint, and elevation chart, has been saved in a "GPX" file. The public can download hiking-related applications on their smartphones or smart watches, then click on the following "GPX" file to import the relevant information, which serves as an aid for hiking. Please note that downloading "GPX" files may increase data usage, and the functions and content display may vary depending on the device and application used.



Transportation Information

Starting Point
Take public transport to "To Tei Wan" bus stop on Shek O Road to the entrance of Section 8.

Citybus route - 9 and X9


Endpoint 
For your return journey from Big Wave Bay, take minibus or walk south along Big Wave Road for 15 minutes to Shek O Road and get Citybus route no. 9 and X9 from Shek O to the urban areas.                                                                                 

The transportation information provided in this website is for reference only. Please check the updated transportation information from the websites of Transport Department and relevant transport utilities before setting off.

HKeMobility web page
https://www.hkemobility.gov.hk/

Route Map

The map below shows the route and scenic spots along the hiking trail.
For details, please refer to the transportation information above and photos below.

Nearby Attraction #Shek O Peak 
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