Dragon's Back Trail – Shek O Peak loop from 柴灣 Chai Wan

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Dragon's Back Trail – Shek O Peak loop from 柴灣 Chai Wan

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Dragon's Back Trail – Shek O Peak loop from 柴灣 Chai Wan

04:14

13.7km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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石澳郊野公園 Shek O Country Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.04 km

Entrance to Wan Cham Shan and the Mount Collinson Trail

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The Dragonsback lives up to its name and be sure to wear good shoes. The arduous ascent is rewarded with great views and great impressions. The best way to get …

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5.28 km

Shek O Peak

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The Dragon's Back, Hong Kong Island, 20.1.2019 (See 25 Best Day Walks in Hong Kong by Martin Williams).
This was my last day in HK and it was a half …

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7.10 km

Picnic Area With View of Tai Tam Bay

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Away from the main trails is this very nice picnic area with a view of Tai Tam Bay

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7.41 km

Ascent to Dragon's Back

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Here is a bus stop to which you can comfortably drive from the city if you want to start the hike here. It also works the other way round if you want to go back to the city from here.

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7.42 km

Hong Kong Trail — Section 8 Start (Tei Wan)

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Length: 8.5 km
Duration: 2.75 hours

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12.2 km

Junction to Big Wave Bay

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Here it goes down the steps to the beach and the bay. Caution slippery!

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

3.09 km

2.45 km

2.35 km

1.93 km

Surfaces

5.64 km

2.58 km

2.21 km

1.99 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 20 October

33°C

25°C

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

February 22, 2024,🇭🇰 Dragon’s Back

My favourite hike of the three i did in Hong Kong despite being a cloudy day - the trail is excellent. Worth stopping for a beer at either one of the two beaches. Connected at both ends by public transport.

November 12, 2024,Dragon’s back trail 🇭🇰♥️

Magnificent! After two subway changes, I take bus number 9, and the magic begins to work because the route is beautiful. This hiking trail is magnificent with breathtaking views, and we end up "at the beach." There were too many waves for me to swim completely, but I soaked my legs, which was very pleasant because I was very hot …

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