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.
Hiking information
Destinations in the vicinity
Highlights
- Paragliders hanging in the air and eventually drifting down to a beach at Shek O.
- People flying radio-controlled gliders.
Overview
Information and hiking etiquette in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong's Country Parks have no trash bins, so hikers are asked to hang on to their litter until they exit the Country Parks
- Try to limit boombox music volume to a minimum in Country Parks to let everyone enjoy the sounds of nature.
- Big Wave Bay Beach (the End point) and nearby Shek O Beach are two different beaches. There is a short bus service that links the two beaches.
- Some parts of this trail are rocky, so travellers should use proper footwear. Slippers and sandals are not advisable.
- At Pottinger Gap<small>âÂÂ</small>, hikers can extend the hike by walking along the easy Pottinger Peak Country Trail eastward for about 20 minutes and then make a 90-degree right turn onto a newly made path that descends southward for another 20 minutes to the Big Wave Bay Prehistoric Rock Carvings<small>âÂÂ, </small>.
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