I have been walked this trial several times and it is very deserve to recommend it to tourists. From the ridge there are spectacular views eastwards to Clear Water Bay Peninsula and islands in the eastern sea approaches to Hong Kong. To the west there are views of Stanley Peninsula and the South China Sea. At the foot of the Dragon's Back is the popular village Shek O with its sandy beaches and alfresco restaurants.
You can start the trial in To Tei Wan and finish in Big Wave Bay. The total length is 8.5 km and normally takes 3.5 hours.
Transportation
The simple way is take MTR to Shau Kei Wan Station and then take Bus No. 9 to To Tei Wan.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
The Dragon's Back trail
Have you though that you can step from busy urban areas into peaceful countryside in minutes? The Dragon's Back trail, which Time magazine declared as the Best Urban Hike in Asia (22 Nov 2004 Asia issue), is the city's finest and most surprising ramble. "The glory of it all is that you're so close to the city, but could hardly feel farther away", the Time article says.
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3.5h for 8.5km?!
This would assume a lengthy siesta or else you've included a protracted lunch at big wave bay.
Otherwise 1.5 h
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