Hong Kong: Lion Rock Ridge Views Guided Hike (4 Hours)
ID: GYG1193308-1831468
Categorie:
Land: China
Duur:
04:00 uren
Beschrijving
Power up from Sai Kung’s greenery to Lion Rock’s iconic ridge, with Kowloon and Kai Tak views snapping into frame. Tackle steep climbs, WWII pillboxes, and macaque country—big skyline payoff.
Lion Rock Playbook is a 4‑hour guided hike that blends steep climbs, sweeping views, wartime relics, and close‑but‑respectful wildlife encounters—delivered in a small group with crisp pacing and safety at the core.
Meet your guide at the 7‑Eleven in Marina Cove, Sai Kung. After a short briefing on route, safety, and weather, we warm up through bamboo and village paths before the gradient “lawyers up.” The first objective is Tung Shan’s overlook: a sustained staircase and rocky sections that get your calves talking and your camera out. As you gain height, Sai Kung’s green gives way to Kowloon East, Beacon Hill, Lion Rock, and the ghost runway of Kai Tak lining up across Victoria Harbor—skyline theater with every switchback.
From Tung Shan, the route turns ridge‑forward. We follow sections of Wilson Trail 4 and MacLehose Trail 5 toward Lion Rock Country Park. The views widen: Kowloon sprawls below, Sha Tin and Tai Wai open to the north, and Black‑eared Kites often ride thermals overhead. Along the way, we pass WWII pillboxes—stonework receipts from the Gin Drinkers Line. Your guide will pause for quick context and photo spots, but we keep a tidy rhythm: short breathers, steady momentum, high‑ROI miles.
The headline act is Lion Rock Head itself. A short scramble brings you onto the granite crown with panoramic views of Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and the New Territories. We manage time here for photos and a snack break.
Expect macaque country near Kowloon Pass and Tai Po Road. They’re savvy locals—observe, don’t feed, keep food sealed, don’t make eye contact, and move on calmly if approached. We reinforce Leave No Trace: stay on established paths, pack out everything, respect heritage sites.
We wrap by descending through Lion Rock Country Park toward the urban edge and finish at Lion Rock Park Community Garden—an easy walk to Lok Fu MTR station for a quick return to the city. Your guide will point you to MTR exits and nearby bus options.
What you’ll do, in order:
Meet at Marina Cove 7‑Eleven, Sai Kung; safety and route brief
Power climb to Tung Shan overlook for first skyline views
Traverse ridge on Wilson 4 / MacLehose 5 toward Lion Rock
View WWII pillboxes (external viewing only)
Summit Lion Rock Head for panoramic photos and snack break
Descend to finish at Lion Rock Park Community Garden (Lok Fu MTR nearby)
Good to know:
Duration: ~4 hours active time; pace is steady with short rests
Difficulty: Hard—sustained steep stairs; some rocky, dusty pitches
Group size: Small group for safety, pacing, and photos
Bring: 1.5–2.5 L water (incl. electrolytes), 400–800 kcal snacks, sunscreen, hat, grippy shoes, charged phone + small power bank
Wildlife: Do not feed macaques; keep distance and food sealed
Weather: Shade is intermittent; we start early in warm months
This is Hong Kong’s gradient—steep, smart, iconic—compressed into one focused session: sweat up, skyline out, and city re‑entry via Lok Fu with legs happily taxed and camera roll full.
Hoogtepunten
- Fast, 4-hour “greatest hits compilation” of Hong Kong’s most iconic ridge
- Summit Lion Rock Head for sweeping Kowloon and harbor panoramas
- WWII pillboxes and ridge history woven into a high‑energy route
- Small-group pacing, safety coaching, and pro photo stop strategy
- Finish walking distance from Lok Fu MTR; efficient start in Sai Kung, zero fluff
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Fitness: Moderate. Sustained steep stairs; some slippery patches.
Weather: Shade is intermittent; heat/humidity can be high. Hydrate and pace steadily.
Safety: Use handrails where present.
Group size: Small groups of up to 10; single‑file on narrow sections.
Wildlife: Macaques may be nearby—do not feed or engage.
Etiquette: Yield space; pack all trash.
Age: 16+ recommended; under‑18s with a responsible adult.
Meeting/finish: Meet at Marina Cove 7‑Eleven (Sai Kung). Finish near Lok Fu MTR (Lion Rock Park Community Garden).
Bring: Water, snacks, sunscreen, good footwear, charged phone, powerbank.
Weather/changes & refunds: If adverse weather is forecast (thunderstorms/heavy rain), we may adjust route or timing. If we cancel for any reason, you get a full refund. If you don’t accept proposed changes, you can request a full refund. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund; force majeure cancellations by you are fully refunded at any time. Rescheduling is optional.
Meet outside the 7-Eleven in Marina Cove (Address: Shop C2, Stage III, Marina Cove Shopping Centre)
Look for the entrance to Marina Cove Shopping Centre (directly in front of the bus stop) with the big imprinted letters on top. The 7-Eleven storefront is the second shop to its left.
How to get there:
From the MTR (minibus options):
Choi Hung MTR (Kwun Tong Line, Exit C2)
Green Minibus 1A (to Sai Kung Town). Alight at Marina Cove stop on Hiram’s Highway (ask driver for “Marina Cove”). The 7‑Eleven is right by the entrance.
Hang Hau MTR (Tseung Kwan O Line, Exit B)
Green Minibus 101M (to Sai Kung Town). Get off at Marina Cove stop on Hiram’s Highway.
Taxi/Uber
Taxis and Uber are straightforward. Input “Marina Cove, Sai Kung” or “Hiram’s Highway, Marina Cove 7‑Eleven.” From:
Choi Hung MTR: ~15–20 minutes off‑peak.
Hang Hau MTR: ~15–20 minutes.
Central: ~35–50 minutes depending on traffic.
Drop‑off: Ask for the 7‑Eleven at Marina Cove entrance on Hiram’s Highway.
INCLUDED
- Professional native English-speaking hiking guide
- Small-group experience (max 10 participants)
- Safety briefing and on-trail pace management
- Route planning and navigation
- Basic first-aid kit carried by the guide
- Weather monitoring and adjustments per HKO alerts
- Photo stops at key viewpoints
- Your cancellation: You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If you need to cancel due to force majeure (e.g., severe weather, emergencies), you’re entitled to a full refund at any time.
- Our cancellation or changes: If we cancel the activity for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund, regardless of timing. If we propose changes to the itinerary and you don’t accept them, you can choose a full refund instead. We will never offer rescheduling as the only option or apply our own refund rules outside this policy.
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Transportation to the meeting point and from the end point (pickup can be arranged depending on situation and availability of driver for an additional fee)
- Food and drinks
- Personal travel/medical insurance
- Tips/gratuities
- Hiking gear and clothing
- Portable power bank and personal first-aid supplies
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