When most people think of Hong Kong they think of Hong Kong Central Island, and while Central has plenty to see, I preferred Kowloon. Since Central is so expensive many people live on Kowloon
Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple
Kowloon Park
Waterfront
Markets
Suicide Cliff
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The Hike - Getting there and the experience
What to Expect
While this isn’t a particularly long or technical hike it is somewhat strenuous and the trail is a bit rough in sections. Most of the trail that we took up is sand or gravel and there is one rock scramble near the end. The way down is dirt and wooded stairs (some were loose). Do not attempt this hike without decent shoes. I also wouldn’t recommend it in the rain.
The views are spectacular and there were very few other people on the trail. We did this on a Monday and saw three couples, one solo hiker, and one family with a ten year old child. The trail is steep, but the areas with big drop-offs are optional viewpoints. Still may not the best trail for people with a strong fear of heights, but manageable for most.
How Long - We did this hike with a group of three, two experienced hikers and one novice. With lots of breaks and tons of pictures we completed it in 3.5 hours. Approximate times below:
- 9:30 AM - Got off the bus
- 9:50 AM - Arrived at the trailhead
- 10:10 AM - Got to the trail split with the rope
- 10:15 AM - First clear view of the city
- 11:00 AM - Arrived at Suicide Cliff
- 12:00 PM - Walked down to the helipad
- 12:30 PM - Made it back down to Fei Ngo Shan Road
- 1:00 PM - Arrived at the bus stop
Distance/Altitude - Not sure it was right, but Google said 5.2 km (3.2 miles), 480 m (1570 ft) elevation change each way.
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