KIDS WALKS
Tai Mo Shan
We chose Tai Mo Shan as it’s the tallest point in Hong Kong and what child does not want to go to the tallest peak. You can also get a ride most of the way up which means the climbing part is only the last 250m and it’s along a road.
Distance: 10.6 km | Time: 4 hrs | Difficulty: 4
Aberdeen Country Park
Not too much wildlife on this hike but lots for the kids to do along the way. Starting at the park at Belcher Bay, there are lots of climbing frames and space to run around. Bring some wheels, too in the form of roller skates or a skateboard if you don’t mind carrying them there are plenty of good spots to skate.
Distance: 5.6 km | Time: 2.5 hrs | Difficulty: 3
Harbour Front Trail
A strenuous 11-kilometre hike with eight hills to climb and plenty to see. Pat Sin Leng gets its name from eight well known figures from Chinese Mythology.
Distance: 7.5 km | Time: 2.5 hrs | Difficulty: 2
Devil’s Peak
This one is for the more adventurous as it involves a little scrambling at the start and has a steep climb. Start by winding through the ancient alleyways of Lei Yue Mun. It’s a bit of a maze, but don’t worry if you get lost you will always come out at the lighthouse. The experience will give you a very different view of the city and a reminder of how things used to be.
Distance: 6.5 km | Time: 3 hrs | Difficulty: 3
Cheung Chau
Getting on a ferry to an island is always a popular way to start the day with the kids, and for this walk, things get better. For this one, you can start building the pirate adventure early and have them thinking they are off to a distant island for a treasure hunt. Unlike many other versions of the game this one won’t disappoint.
Distance: 4.5 km | Time: 5 hrs | Difficulty: 3
Yellow Dragons
The Yellow Dragon valley is one of our hardest walks but can also be the most fun if your kids are into rock hopping. The walk starts in Tung Chung where you can either grab a mini bus or a taxi to the start from Tung Chung MTR after which you start up a single track road along the valley.
Distance: 8.6 km | Time: 5.5 hrs | Difficulty: 5
Park Islamd
Park Island is not known for its hikes, but we find two loops that will stretch into a hike and keep the kids happy along the way. It starts with a short loop around the south side of the island, taking you up to the highest point, Tai Leng Tau, with sweeping views across three major Hong Kong bridges.
Distance: 4.2 km | Time: 1.5 hrs | Difficulty: 1
Ngong Ping
Similar to the Peak, this hike is mainly downhill with a fun trip up. Starting at the Tung Chung MTR, you take the cable car up to Ngong Ping, where you can spend time at the wax works, Big Buddha, and Po Lin Monastery.
Distance: 7.3 km | Time: 3 hrs | Difficulty: 4
The Peak
There are plenty of things to do and see on this hike and best of all it’s downhill most of the way. The walks starts with a ride up on the old tram after which you put in the only climb of the day up to the Peak where the real walking starts. Meander through the Victorian gardens along Governor’s Walk before a circuit of the peak along Lugard Road.
Distance: 11.6 km | Time: 4.5 hrs | Difficulty: 3
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