Dragon's Back, the most famous route in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is more than skyscrapers, people, superstores and technology. Even if you haven't heard much about her has one of the most legendary hiking trails in the world , Dragon's Back or Dragon's Back.
This easy walk - in four hours about 8.5 km are covered - it is characterized by impressive views that take you along winding dirt roads and that connect the sea on both sides.
It is without a doubt perfect for those who want to get started in nature and for those who want to see another face of Hong Kong, more natural and scenic. Obviously, It is a busy route and it does not lack people , but they have so many possible paths that it is easy to enjoy the views in privacy.
It is an excursion for all audiences.
There are several options for uploading to the back of the dragon , although they all start on the path of Shek O Road , which is about 200 meters of ascent. After 20 minutes of climbing you will find the first viewpoint with views of the Shek O beach and also to the two islands of the Shek O peninsula.
From here you will understand why they have baptized this route as Dragon's Back: the way the paths draw is reminiscent of the chinese Dragon Back, that culturally has been related to good omens and power.
The road continues to climb to take in the views of Tai Tam Bay , west of Shek O, and if the weather allows it, you can even see the lamma island , southwest of the city. A little later, in Pottinger's Gap , they can be seen Chai Wan Skyscraper , a way of not losing sight of the more urban Hong Kong.
Once the top is reached, the descent begins. that runs on a path of stone and irregular land. It is the most difficult part of the route and where you have to be more careful. But yes, it is rewarded with the views of the Big Wave Bay surfers beach.
The best thing is its views of the Pacific.
HOW TO GET
If you are thinking of doing Dragon's Back you have to take several things into account. For example, if you want to see the sunrise or sunset from here you can Follow the weather in Hong Kong on this website.
To get there from the city you will have to take a bus from the station MTR Shau Kei Wan , at output A; and from there you will have to walk to the bus terminal in Shau Kei Wan . catch the number 9 bus or the red minibus with the sign "Shek O" to the stop To Tei Wan at Shek O Road.
While to return, you will have to take the red minibus with the sign "Shau Kei Wan" or a taxi from Big Wave Bay to Shau Kei Wan.