Our hike takes in the astounding contrasts of cityscapes and countryside - a scenic and memorable journey of Hong Kong.
We first start walking across the spectacular and vibrant business district with its soaring towers of glass and steel.
We
then board the unique Peak Tram funicular railway and slowly ascend to
its summit of 373 metres - time to marvel at this feat of engineering
and the views of the city and Victoria Harbour unfolding below.
As
we walk to the wilder, quieter side of Hong Kong Island beneath the
Victoria Peak at 552 metres, we see old banyan trees and admire the
distant views of Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories, and the South
China Sea, and its many islands.
Our shaded path leads us through
Pok Fu Lam Country Park, with its lush emerald green forests and
climbing plants, clematis and vines.
Towards the end of the hike, we follow a catchwater channel that collects water from the various mountain streams leading it to the Aberdeen Water Reservoir. At the end of this we enjoy a gorgeous view down to Aberdeen and its surrounding harbour.
From here we descend to the Pok Fu Lam Road and return to Central by bus, or you can continue your journey and visit the colourful quayside of Aberdeen.
