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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Dragon's Back

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 55 2026
Dragon's Back

A ridge walk on Section 8 of the Hong Kong Trail in Shek O Country Park, reached by bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan MTR. Its undulating spine gives open views over Shek O, Big Wave Bay and Stanley, and the route ends at a surf beach.

Highlights

  • Undulating Dragon's Back ridge
  • Ta Lan Ting Shan summit
  • Big Wave Bay beach

Good to know

  • About 8 km, 2.5 to 4 hours
  • Steep stone stairs at To Tei Wan start
  • Little shade, no water sold en route

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