Hong Kong Orientation Guide

Temple Treks

Ching Chung Koon

Ngong Ping 360

Tuen Mun Tel: 2462 1507 www.daoist.org

Tel: 2109 9898 www.np360.com.hk Spectacular cable car journey to the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island.

Chuk Lam Shim Yuen

Sam Tung Uk Museum

Tsuen Wan Tel: 2416 6557

Tsuen Wan Tel: 2411 2001 www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk Restored walled village.

www.chuklamsimyuen.org The bamboo forest Monastery.

Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery

Tuen Mun Tel: 2691 1067 www.10kbuddhas.org Ten Thousand Buddhas.

Hong Kong Walking Trails

TheMacLehosetrailscoverover100km,venturingthroughavarietyofsceneriesfrom picturesquecoastalviews,throughpavedvillages,countryparkterrainorchallenging mountainpeaks.Therearetrailsforalllevelsoffitness,however,maps,planninginadvanced andplenty of water isrecommended. Dragon’s Back isone of themore popular trails among the thirteen Hong Kong Island trails. While these Hong Kong trails seem close to civilization, you can easily become lost; maps and water are highly recommended.

Online Resources:

The Leisurely Hiker’sGuide toHongKong byPeteSpurrier has41unhurriedwalks throughSAR’sbestscenery.

Walk Hong Kong with guided hikes and market walks. www.walkhongkong.com TheHongKongTouristAssociationhas developed apps forhiking,which can be downloaded from: www.discoverhongkong.com

Country Parks Authority

Tel: 2552 7907

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

www.afcd.gov.hk www.epd.gov.hk

Hiking Books:

Historical Hong Kong Hikes by 17-year- old David Pickerell details best trails and routes.

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