Although Hong Kong is often thought of as intrinsically urban, just a short distance from the big cities are lush mountains and attractive and varied countryside. This guide presents the highlights of this hiking-friendly territory, detailing 21 graded day walks and four short treks: Hong Kong Trail (presented in 3 day stages), Lantau Trail (5 days), MacLehose Trail (5 days) and Wilson Trail (5 days). The day walks - of 5 to 22.5km - cover Hong Kong, Kowloon, the New Territories and the islands and range from easy hikes suitable for families to challenging ascents of Hong Kong's highest peaks. The territory's compact nature and excellent public transport infrastructure make it easy to access the routes.
The guide has all you need to explore Hong Kong's excellent network of trails. Route description is accompanied by clear mapping and there are comprehensive notes - including Chinese place names - to help visitors navigate the public transport system. Alongside practicalities such as getting there, equipment and weather, information on local points of interest offers an insight into Hong Kong's rich geology, history and culture.
The Hong Kong archipelago is one of surprising diversity and contrast, where high-rise modern cities are set against a backdrop of verdant green mountains, and sandy beaches lie right alongside dense jungle. There are also plenty of opportunities for wildlife-spotting and chances to experience the fascinating 'East meets West' culture. This guide is the perfect companion to discovering the fantastic walking on offer in the 'Pearl of the Orient'.
By:
Simon Whitmarsh,
Andrew Mok
Imprint: Cicerone Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 172mm,
Width: 116mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781786310514
ISBN 10: 1786310511
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 05 January 2023
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Map key Overview map Route summary tables Preface Introduction About Hong Kong Geology Wildlife Plants and flowers History Religion Getting there Getting around Weather and when to go Accommodation Language Money Mobile phones and internet Tips on walking in Hong Kong What to take Water Waymarking Maps and GPS Health and safety Emergencies Using this guide Long-distance trails Trek 1 Hong Kong Trail Trek 2 Lantau Trail Trek 3 MacLehose Trail Trek 4 Wilson Trail Day walks Walk 1 Big Knife Mountain Walk 2 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Circuit Walk 3 Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail Walk 4 Ben Nevis Walk 5 Tung Ping Chau Walk 6 Hanging Lantern and the ghost villages Walk 7 Wong Leng and Bride's Pool Walk 8 Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail Walk 9 Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve Walk 10 Lion Rock and the walk of many hills Walk 11 Tai Tan and Cheung Sheung Country Trails Walk 12 Ma On Shan Country Park Walk 13 Ko Lau Wan to Sharp Peak Walk 14 High Junk Peak Walk 15 Chi Ma Wan Country Trail (extended version) Walk 16 Cheung Chau Walk 17 Violet Hill Walk 18 Tung Lung Chau Walk 19 Mount Stenhouse, Lamma Island Walk 20 From pier to pier, Lamma Island Walk 21 Po Toi Island Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Language and glossary
Andrew Mok and Simon Whitmarsh are both keen walkers, covering over 2000km a year. They have walked extensively in Britain and Europe and more recently they have enjoyed treks in the US (including many parts of the Appalachian trail), Australia, New Zealand, Andrew's native Hong Kong and Nepal (Everest Base Camp). They are both doctors, a General Practitioner and a Consultant Paediatrician. When not travelling, they enjoy finding new routes near their village in Snowdonia.
