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Shek O Peak – Dragon's Back Trail loop from Shek O Peak

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Shek O Peak – Dragon's Back Trail loop from Shek O Peak

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Shek O Peak – Dragon's Back Trail loop from Shek O Peak

03:22

11.4km

340m

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: March 18, 2026

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石澳郊野公園 Shek O Country Park

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Start point

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2.13 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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2.15 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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3.59 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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3.70 km

Dragon's Back Viewpoint

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3.73 km

Dragon's Back Trail

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4.36 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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8.33 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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9.95 km

Big Wave Bay

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Surfing in Hong Kong? Well, you would not believe it but it is very good possible for beginners at Big Wave beach! Go on a nice hike with a surf …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

2.94 km

2.47 km

1.10 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

4.08 km

2.51 km

2.11 km

1.31 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

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Weather

Monday 4 May

24°C

19°C

47 %

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Shek O Peak – Dragon's Back Trail loop from Shek O Peak

Hong Kong Trail — Section 8 Start (Tei Wan)

Ascent to Dragon's Back

Shek O Peak

Dragon's Back Viewpoint

Dragon's Back Trail

Entrance to Wan Cham Shan and the Mount Collinson Trail

Junction to Big Wave Bay

Big Wave Bay

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