11 Viewpoints to Explore in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong

One of the most densely populated places in the world, and one of the world's most significant financial centers.

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Viewpoints to Explore in Hong Kong

Avenue Of Stars

Modeled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, this avenue located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront honors celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry.

Dragon's Back

The Dragon's Back is a mountain ridge in southeastern Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong that passes through Shek O Peak. It lies within the Shek O Country Park. In 2019, the Dragon's Back Trail was selected by CNN as one of the world's 23 best trails. Dragon's Back is part of Stage 8 of the Hong Kong Trail.

Hong Kong Trail

It is a 50-kilometer walking route which passes through the five country parks on Hong Kong island. The trail offers a wide variety of terrain -- it can be steep at some parts, flat at others, with both gradual ascents and descents. The trail takes a very indirect route; termination points Victoria Peak and Big Wave Bay are less than 11km apart.

Kowloon Peak

It is the tallest mountain in Kowloon and is crossed by both the Wilson Trail and the MacLehose Trail. The summit offers a wonderful view of Kowloon city and the well-known Suicide Cliff.

Lantau Peak

The Lantau Peak hike is one of the most spectacular hikes in Hong Kong taking you to the Lantau Peak summit, which is the second-highest point in Hong Kong. It is most famous for the sunrise scenery viewed from the summit.

Lantau Trail

The Lantau Trail opened on 4 December 1984, is a long-distance footpath on Lantau Island in the New Territories of Hong Kong. The 70 kilometers (43 mi) trail is a loop starting and finishing in Mui Wo

Lion Rock

The Lion Rock hike in Hong Kong is one of the most popular trails in the region with an epic viewpoint over Kowloon all the way to Hong Kong Central. The peak consists of granite covered sparsely by shrubs. The Kowloon granite, which includes Lion Rock, is estimated to be around 140 million years old.

Sunset Peak

Sunset Peak or Tai Tung Shan is the third highest peak in Hong Kong. It is situated on Lantau Island within Lantau South Country Park and Lantau North Country Park and stands at a height of 869 metres (2,851 ft) above the sea level. The second highest Lantau Peak is on the western part of the island.

The Star Ferry

Carries passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island, and the mainland. It offers breathtaking views of the Hong Kong skyline.

Victoria Peak

With an elevation of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest hill on Hong Kong island. Offers incredible views of Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island, and the surrounding islands.

Wisdom Path

Located at the foot of Lantau Peak, The Wisdom Path is a monument consisting of 38 wooden columns on which verses from the centuries-old Heart Sutra have been carved.

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