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The Great Outdoors

Hiking, surfing, country parks, and more in Hong Kong's great outdoors.

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Hong Kong Water Sports

Hong Kong Water Sports

The Great Outdoors

With beaches on Hong Kong Island, the New Territories, and on outlying islands including Lamma and Lantau, there are plenty of locations where you can indulge your passion for water sports in the territory.

Picnic Spots

Picnic Spots

The Great Outdoors

With a plethora of parks and promenades, Hong Kong offers many great picnicking spots in and around the city whatever the occasion or the size of your group.

Camping Sites

Camping Sites

The Great Outdoors

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city on a weekend or the holidays, then pack up your camping gear and take a ferry, catch a minibus, or hike to some of the territory's quieter spots.

Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems

The Great Outdoors

If you want to get off the beaten track, there are plenty of untouched islands in Hong Kong where you can hike, swim, kayak, or simply appreciate nature and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Paragliding

Paragliding

The Great Outdoors

If you want to get a bird’s eye view of Hong Kong and admire its beautiful coastline, craggy peaks and lush country parks, then consider booking a paragliding session, where you’ll soar in a harness suspended below a fabric wing held up by strong, slender strings called lines, which control the speed and direction of the paraglider. Often climbing to altitudes of a few thousand metres, you’ll hike up a mountain for take-off, then land at a designated beach. Tandem flights are possible if you don’t fancy f

Hit The Promenade

Hit The Promenade

The Great Outdoors

There are many promenades in Hong Kong where you can go for a stroll or simply relax and enjoy the beauty of Victoria Harbour. These pet-friendly places are also popular with joggers and cyclists, who appreciate the smooth, flat, tree-lined paths and the chance to exercise alongside the water.

Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails

The Great Outdoors

Hong Kong may be a bustling metropolis, but it's a very green city too, with around 40 per cent of its land area designated as country parks. Here, gorgeous peaks, woodlands, coastlines and reservoirs await, many of which are easily accessible and suitable for beginners.

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