4 Easy Hiking Trails for Beginners to Explore in Hong Kong

Perfect for hiking and family outings, here are four beginner-friendly hiking routes suitable for newbies and families!

1️⃣ Grid Hill (格仔山)

2️⃣ Eagle's Nest Nature Trail (鷹巢山自然教育徑)

3️⃣ Ngong Ping Fun Walk Tails (昂坪奇趣徑)

4️⃣ Lobster Bay (龍蝦灣)

1️⃣ Grid Hill (格仔山) : Only takes 30 mins to get to the top

• Elevation: 98 meters
• Located in the urban area with panoramic views
• Popular spot for families to picnic and play
• Perfect for a leisurely outing

Route: United Road (Fu On Street) > Lok Fu Park > Grid Hill > Return same way

⏱️ Duration: About 30 minutes

🚌Transportation:

📍Starting/End point: Lok Fu MTR Station

2️⃣ Eagle's Nest Nature Trail (鷹巢山自然教育徑)

• Offers spectacular views of Kowloon's urban landscape
• Mostly flat dirt paths

⏱️ Duration: About 3 hours

📍Starting/End point: Eagle's Nest Nature Trail entrance

🚌Transportation: Take bus 72 or 81 to Shek Lei Pui Reservoir, walk towards Lion Rock Country Park entrance until you see the trail entrance

3️⃣ Ngong Ping Fun Walk Tails (昂坪奇趣徑)

• Located on Lantau Island
• Length: approximately 2.5km
• Features the Wisdom Path (心經簡林) with 38 Giant Wooden Column
• Nearby attractions: Big Buddha and Ngong Ping Village

⏱️ Duration: About 45 minutes

🚌Transportation: Take bus 23 from Tung Chung Town Center to Ngong Ping Terminal, follow signs to the starting point

4️⃣ Lobster Bay (龍蝦灣)

• Features 270-degree sea views
• Easy walking trail suitable for beginners
• Complete recreational facilities along the way
• Length: 2.3km

⏱️ Duration: About 2 hours

🚌Transportation: Take bus 91 from Diamond Hill MTR Station Exit C2 to Clear Water Bay Road "Tai Au Mun Stop,"

then walk about 20 minutes to Tai Hang Tun (大坑墩) entrance.

🌟 Important Reminders:

1. Check weather conditions before departure; avoid hiking during or after rain
2. Stay hydrated
3. Bring sun protection as some sections are exposed
4. Don't hike alone
5. Take your trash with you
6. Be courteous to other hikers on the trail