Jade-green peaks, crashing waves, fung shui woods, rocky harbors and ancient walled villages only a few miles separate all this from one of the world's most crowded cities. Four long-distance trails allow access into this scenic landscape.The Hong Kong Trail: view the cityscape from above as you discover ancient pathways, highland reservoirs and wartime ruins hidden in the lush country parksThe Wilson Trail: a journey from edge to edge of Hong Kong, across airy uplands from the southern shore to within sight of the Chinese borderThe MacLehose Trail: 100 kilometres of the New Territories' greatest natural wonders, from Hong Kong's highest peak to Sai Kung's most magnificent beachesThe Lantau Trail: follow this mountainous circuit of beaches and monasteries to lose yourself in the open wilderness of Hong Kong's largest islandLet these four individual books signpost your way into that other Hong Kong, a wild place where your city-dweller's spirits may be revived. Includes detailed maps covering the four long-distance trails.
By any measure, Hong Kong is an impressive city. But there is a world beyond the impatient traffic and chic shopping malls: an older place of soot-blackened temples, traditional street markets and colonial-era museums. Travel twenty minutes out of the metropolis, and you'll find stone-laid trails, sheltered beaches and waterfront restaurants galore.Bring your camera, but leave the camping gear at home. The 33 guided walks in this book are quickly reached from public transport, and can be completed in an afternoon leaving ample time for your leisurely hike to be followed by leisurely dinner. Let this guide show you how close these attractions are to your hotel. An unhurried journey of discovery starts here.
Jade-green peaks, crashing waves, fung shui woods, rocky harbors and ancient walled villages only a few miles separate all this from one of the world's most crowded cities. Four long-distance trails allow access into this scenic landscape.The Hong Kong Trail: view the cityscape from above as you discover ancient pathways, highland reservoirs and wartime ruins hidden in the lush country parksThe Wilson Trail: a journey from edge to edge of Hong Kong, across airy uplands from the southern shore to within sight of the Chinese borderThe MacLehose Trail: 100 kilometres of the New Territories' greatest natural wonders, from Hong Kong's highest peak to Sai Kung's most magnificent beachesThe Lantau Trail: follow this mountainous circuit of beaches and monasteries to lose yourself in the open wilderness of Hong Kong's largest islandLet these four individual books signpost your way into that other Hong Kong, a wild place where your city-dweller's spirits may be revived. Includes detailed maps covering the four long-distance trails.
By any measure, Hong Kong is an impressive city. But there is a world beyond the impatient traffic and chic shopping malls: an older place of soot-blackened temples, traditional street markets and colonial-era museums. Travel twenty minutes out of the metropolis, and you'll find stone-laid trails, sheltered beaches and waterfront restaurants galore.Bring your camera, but leave the camping gear at home. The 33 guided walks in this book are quickly reached from public transport, and can be completed in an afternoon leaving ample time for your leisurely hike to be followed by leisurely dinner. Let this guide show you how close these attractions are to your hotel. An unhurried journey of discovery starts here.