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Aberdeen Country Park (Aberdeen Upper Reservoir) Accessible Route
Hey, check out Aberdeen Reservoirs in Aberdeen Country Park – there's an Upper and Lower one! The Lower was built in 1890 for a paper factory, but the gov bought it in 1929, added the Upper, and spruced both up by 1932. Hop off at Yue Kwong Road, stroll up Reservoir Road through shady woods, and you'll hit the gorgeous dam with cool historic bridge and valve house – super fun to explore!
Aberdeen Nature Trail
The first stretch of Aberdeen Nature Trail is super easy and relaxing – just a flat path hugging the Lower Reservoir! Once owned by a papermill, it got a government makeover in 1932. You'll love the gorgeous views of Aberdeen typhoon shelter, spot cool plants like Sasagrass and Chinese Cane, watch Black Kites overhead, and peek at a unique Chinese-Italian convent. Don't miss the cute old rain gauge monument at the end – it's a gem!
Aberdeen Reservoirs Walk
Starting from Aberdeen Country Park entrance, follow the shaded path past facilities like Kids Walk, Tree Walk, and PHAB Barbecue Area. Along the catchwater, reach a junction: proceed to Wan Chai Gap or turn right to Aberdeen Reservoirs (Lower). This lush trail holds WWII history, featuring reinforced concrete "Type A" shelters near a pavilion—built by British forces in the 1930s as command posts, quarters, or storage.
Aberdeen Tree Walk
Aberdeen Tree Walk is close to downtown, just 10 minutes' walk from Aberdeen center. Locals cherish this green oasis as Hong Kong Island's "Backyard Garden." The 2.5km trail follows Aberdeen Reservoir Road, crossing Aberdeen Country Park to Wan Chai Gap exit. Lush with native trees like bell-flowered Rhodoleia and candy-seeded Soft-fruited Ormosia.
Ap Chau Geo Route
Located east of Sha Tau Kok, Ap Chau ("Duck Island") resembles a duck floating on water. This small island, made of rare red breccia in Hong Kong, features notable geological sites like wave-eroded Duck’s Eye and fault-formed Duck’s Neck. In the 1930s, it served as an anchorage for fishermen, evolving into a village with huts, church, and schools, peaking at 1,000 residents. Now mostly depopulated, its 2018-converted school became Ap Chau Story Room, preserving island history and culture.
Bride's Pool Nature Trail
In Plover Cove Country Park's northwest, Bride’s Pool Nature Trail winds through valleys beside cascades, offering an easy, family-friendly weekend hike. Highlights include stunning waterfalls, erosion-formed potholes, and the legendary pool named after a bride who drowned when her sedan chair slipped. Her mirror reportedly named nearby Mirror Pool Waterfall. The trail crosses the historic 1906 stone bridge linking villages.
Cheung Sheung Country Trail
Cheung Sheung, a rare plateau marsh encircled by steep ridges, offers stunning layered mountain views in Sai Kung West Country Park. The trail showcases Shek Uk Shan peak and the plateau, with panoramic Three Fathoms Cove vistas on return. The abandoned village features historic sites once used by anti-Japanese guerrillas. Reaching Yung Shue O involves challenging Jacob’s Ladder steps; reversing the route means climbing them.
Chuen Lung Family Walk
Chuen Lung, an ancient Hakka village perched on a Tsuen Wan hillside, serves as a popular rest stop for hikers enjoying dim sum. The short, family-friendly Chuen Lung Family Walk (just 0.5 km) winds through a barbecue site near the village entrance, featuring unique flora like Brisbane Box, Shiny-leaved Prickly Ash, poisonous Divaricate Strophanthus, and Sandpaper Vine. A scenic viewpoint offers panoramic vistas of Tsuen Wan, Tsing Yi, and Lantau Island. The trail ends amid bamboo groves, making it ideal for all ages. In summer, spot the rare Yellow Coster butterfly and its host plant, Ramie, along the stream.
Chung Pui Tree Walk
Chung Pui Tree Walk is a short, circular 0.25 km trail beside Brides’ Pool Road. It introduces 11 tree species, including Chinese Tallow Tree, Syzygium levinei, and Chinese Hackberry. Situated at the foot of Hsien Ku Fung near Plover Cove Reservoir, the walk offers beautiful reservoir views while educating visitors about diverse local trees.
Clear Water Bay Tree Walk
Clear Water Bay Tree Walk winds through dense woodlands on the mid-slopes of Tai Hang Tun in Clear Water Bay Country Park. Starting at a visitor centre with a viewing platform, it offers stunning southeast views of waves crashing against Tsing Chau and the Nine Pin Group. A short stroll immerses you in cool, shady forest, even in summer heat. Midway, an open section reveals the beautiful Clear Water Bay and the serene, traditional fishing village of Po Toi O. The 1.2 km trail features 10 interpretation plates highlighting plants such as Chinese Hackberry, Laurel Sweet Leaf, and Schima.
Dragon's Back
Dragon’s Back, hailed as “Asia’s best urban hike,” traces the ridgeline from Shek O Peak to Wan Cham Shan, its rolling hills resembling a dragon’s spine. Starting near To Tei Wan on Hong Kong Trail Section 8, enjoy early views of Tai Tam Bay and Harbour, then ascend to Shek O Peak for sweeping vistas of Shek O Wan and southern islands. The trail ends with a shaded descent around Mount Collinson to Tai Tam Gap in about 2.5 hours. A truly unforgettable experience!
Eagle's Nest Nature Trail
Eagle’s Nest (Tsim Shan) lies in Lion Rock Country Park, a popular spot for Black Kites—dark brown raptors with pale primary patches and a distinctive dark ear mark. The family-friendly Eagle’s Nest Nature Trail starts near the 1910 Kowloon Reservoir, featuring its unique curved dam and three nearby reservoirs (total capacity 2.87 million m³). Along the path, spot the rare, Hong Kong-endemic Shiuying Bamboo (discovered here in 1981) and enjoy sweeping views of Kowloon’s skyline and Hong Kong Island peaks. Monkeys may appear—do not feed wildlife.