First off, here is a map of the mobile network coverage of hong kong trail stage 1. See the best attraction in hong kong printable tourist map. Gong ping 360 rescue trail to ngong ping islands, hong kong. Hong kong maps world map world atlas atlas of the world. There is a rest area at the trail junction so after the application of some sunscreen and hoeing into some trail snacks its up the stairs on my way towards. The mass transit railway mtr is a transport network in hong kong, china. Some 40 per cent of hong kongs total land area has been designated as country parks and special areas for nature conservation, outdoor recreation and nature. Now you can keep track of all the trails you have conquered, and plan your future. To get to the start of the trail you can either first go to the peak and walk down pok fu lam reservoir road, or you can first hike hong kong trail stage 1. Map of the sunondistrict, kwangtung province drawn from actual observations made by an italian missionary of the propaganda, in the course of his professional labors during a period of four years.
Hong kongers are very conservative in reclaiming land from the nature. If you have time and want to get away from the bustling city, the lantau trail is a well marked trail for some peace, nature bonding and exercise. These cards can be bought at any mtr station in hong kong. Large hong kong city maps for free download and print. The other half of the trail from the peak to the lion rock park dot on the map above is just over 1km. Department closure of trails, roads and facilities in country park. Thanks for visiting and enjoying this site, but i no longer have time to keep maintaining the trail information and links. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Get directions, maps, and traffic for hong kong, hong kong. This template set contains 15 editable ppt slides which can help you demonstrate a presentation based on business plans, resource allocations, natural. Hiking the hong kong trail section 5, hong kong, china. Find information about the various hiking, country and family trails in hong kong, including scenes, maps and safety tips. Map price list pdf format production schedule for small scale mapspdf format. Map price listpdf format production schedule for small scale mapspdf format.
Scratch off the trails, mountains and hikes you have conquered with hk trail map. A wide variety of hong kong maps including census area, historical, outline, political, relief, topographical and large color and printable maps by trending. Alltrails has 344 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well. A wide variety of hong kong maps including census area, historical, outline, political, relief, topographical and large color and printable maps by. Get directions, maps, and traffic for discovery bay, hong kong. It is considered as an upperclass neighborhood area since 1960s. While there arent many nice views, section 3 of the hong kong trail is shaded and goes through nice woods and streams, with the occasional waterfalls. Especially stunning at night when all the skyscrapers are lit up. If you have a chance to view the satellite map of hong kong, you can see that 80% of the land consists. Thankfully, hong kong offers a number of options to make public transportation much easier. You can reach jardines lookout which gives a beautiful view high above victoria harbor. Detailed and highresolution maps of hong kong city, hong kong for free download. Braemar hill, named after a scottish village, is mainly a residential area between north point and quarry bay in hong kong island.
It consists of all major public transportation types including rapid transit system. This year we hiked lantau trail sections 5 and 6, section 5 running from sham wat road to man cheung po and 6 from man cheung po to tai o. It starts from the peak, winds along the hillside of victoria peak eastwards to po fu lam reservoir, passes through aberdeen reservoir, leads to wong nai chung, furthermore, climbs up the. The wilson trail and the hong kong trail, two of hong kong s top 4 hiking trails, go through it. Thanks for visiting and enjoying this site, but i no longer have time to keep maintaining the trail information and. It starts from the peak, winds along the hillside of victoria peak eastwards to po fu lam reservoir, passes through aberdeen reservoir, leads to wong nai chung, furthermore, climbs up the east peaks and. From hong kong tourist maps to hong kong transport maps, from hk airport maps to street maps of major areas, a collection of hong kong maps are offered here for you to download or print. This part of the trail is a rough and requires a lot of climbing on two peaks. It offers a general view of the topography of hong kong.
Hong kong tourism board has published a free 60page booklet great outdoors hong kong 201617 your guide to hiking and cycling in hong kong which you may find useful and can be obtained from hktb visitor centres at the airport, star ferry pier concourse, tsim sha tsui and the peak piazza ask for it if its not on display. Your guide to hiking and cycling in hong kong discover hong kong. Hong kong mtr the mass transit railway mtr is a transport network in hong kong, china. Hong kong mtr maps lightrail and tram maps china mike.
To get to the start of the trail you can either first go to the peak and walk down pok fu lam reservoir road, or you can first hike hong kong trail. It is a 50kilometre walking route which passes through the five country parks on hong kong island. This is a single sheet map printed in colour with hill shading and layer tinting. Theres actually signage for the hong kong traild right udner the lugard road sign. Star ferry, star ferry pier, edinburgh place, 0852 2367 7065. From the top of castle peak, hikers can sense the harmony between human and nature in hong kong. Hong kong trail is a 50 kilometre long trail with 8 sections, which runs through the peaks and the five country parks within hong kong island. Stage 5 of the hong kong trail starts at wong nai chung gap road. Apr 19, 2015 theres actually signage for the hong kong traild right udner the lugard road sign. Mtr system map for train trip planner tml phase 1 version. Download hong kong tram map pdf special tourist mtr cards. To enjoy a safe hike, suitable preparations and training are essential.
Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Countryside code agriculture, fisheries and conservation. Click here for a printable pdf version of the hong kong tram map. Continuing on from hong kong trail stage 1, stage 2 is another easy 4. Jul 23, 2015 hong kong trail stage 1 starts at the peak. Get the free printable map of hong kong printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. Last december, i joined a few friends on a hike of stage 14 of hong kong trail. My wife and i flew from hong kong back home to bangkok. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in hong kong city. Hong kong mtr started its service since 1979, carrying about 2. Once you reach the start of the trail the hike is 1. Hiking trail hk hong kong trail peak to tai long wan.
To get to the start of the trail you can either walk up old peak road though it can be a little confusing, take a taxi or the number 1 mini bus from beneath ifc mall, or of course by taking the peak tram, the most popular way. Take note of telephone booth locations and poor network. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. As the name implies, the hong kong map is a collection of beautiful slides all of which carry the map highlighting different districts and filled with vibrant colors to mark their features. This was a training session to acclimatize myself to the terrain and length. The wilson trail and the hong kong trail, two of hong kongs top 4 hiking trails, go through it. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk.
From simple outline maps to detailed map of sai kung. This is a series of footpath maps comprising five sheets. This hiking map will make a great gift for the enthusiast in your life. Quite a nice trail on a hot summer day transportation. Lantau trail hong kong trail is a 50 kilometre long trail with 8 sections, which runs through the peaks and the five country parks within hong kong island.
Maps presented below are collected from the internet sources to. For tourist interest, theres kowloon park and avenue of the stars and specialty streets such as temple night street market, mongoks goldfish street and ladies market, etctraveling north will take you towards more historical. This page provides a complete overview of sai kung, hong kong region maps. The trail is extremely popular with local residents for its unique combination of wellmarked paths with reassuring trail markers every halfkilometre. Hong kong across the harbor, star ferry is quick, cheap and efficient and a real taste of old hong kong.
Gong ping 360 rescue trail to ngong ping is a 3 mile pointtopoint trail located near tung chung, islands, hong kong that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Make sure you take good hiking shoes with a good profile, as the trail goe. The signage got a bit confusing up at severn road and we went left instead of right, meaning a slightly longer, but no less interesting walk round to the peak terminus. The ultimate hong kong travel guide for food lovers pdf. Introduction the hong kong national geopark, covering an area of approximately 50 sq.
Gong ping 360 rescue trail to ngong ping islands, hong. Maps presented below are collected from the internet sources to share with travelers. Office of the communications authority digital map. Click here to download free pdf right now its free for a limited time, so download now. Large hong kong city maps for free download and print high. Lugard road encircles the peak and is the gateway to the hong kong trail. This is where the wilson trail changes from section 1 to section 2 and where it shares a path with the hong kong trail section 5. Best view of hong kong lion rock hike getting stamped. Whether youre looking for the best trails in clearwater bay country park or sai kung east country park weve got. Rapid transit consists of eleven lines and 93 stations. Wikimedia commons has media related to walks and trails in hong kong. You can sit on the top and enjoy the fantastic view.
The two trails part ways again just before mount butler. Jul 26, 2015 continuing on from hong kong trail stage 1, stage 2 is another easy 4. I know from a previous trip to hong kong that trailheads in hong kong are very well marked, but are there usually maps. I have a list of a few cool hikes to do, and ive been able to study. Contours are at 100m interval with supplementary contours at 50m level.
1537 224 424 1170 87 1120 676 1260 1303 851 581 670 1186 743 753 1550 1116 1036 392 1140 1031 66 136 718 932 846 149 378 1253 1285 402 1245 257