Travel-Hong Kong, Hiking in the New Territories

Hiking is a very popular activity in Hong Kong.  You would never think it, but Hong Kong is covered with natural parks, beaches, mountains and tons of hiking trails.  Not only is hiking a great form of exercise, but it’s a wonderful escape from the city.  This past weekend we ventured north of Hong Kong Island to the New Territories and explored another section of Hong Kong.

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The hiking trail started out pretty high up in the mountains.  This was our first shot looking out at the landscape.  This body of water is a natural reservoir created by damning off two sections of the South China Sea.

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Continuing along our hike…

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Passing through a little “town”.

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Approaching our first stop at the beach.

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It was a beautiful stop to make.  Surfers were trying their luck at a few waves.

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Sadly, the beaches along this path were heavily polluted with trash…it was heartbreaking.  We were told that the trash is washed up on the beaches from mainland China.

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Pressing on, we viewed the steep path ahead as we made our way to the next beach.

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Visitors crossing the paths…these cows were everywhere!  They live peacefully in the park.

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Our lunch stop…in the middle of nowhere, literally!  But they still managed to have amazing vegetable fried rice…only in Asia!

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After climbing over 300 cement stairs on our path back towards home, this was our view.  Hong Kong you surprise me more and more each day.

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Have a great Thursday!

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7 Responses to Travel-Hong Kong, Hiking in the New Territories

  1. jess says:

    Fun to be in a place that surprises you! I imagined hk to be like Manhattan. A city on an island, definitely no trails, beaches or mountains!

  2. Tobi Sanders says:

    I wish I could be there to experience HK. At least I can see it through your eyes.

    Tobi

  3. gailiotas says:

    What amazing landscape photographs, they take your breath away! Love your pink plaid wrap around your neck.

  4. Amazing photos! I really want to visit Hong Kong one day xo

  5. BarbM. says:

    What a great post! I had no idea aboutt this part of Hong Kong; I thought it was just an island. Thanks for sharing your great pictures!

  6. Genevieve says:

    What a beautiful landscape, and I’m sure it’s even more beautiful on clear, sunny days. Thanks for sharing!

  7. Natasha V says:

    Beautiful pictures. I`d love to visit Hong Kong some day.