One of the finest hikes in Hong Kong, the Dragon's Back is a classic trail that combines many of the area's finest attributes. From mountain ridges and sheltered forest trails to the white sands of Big Wave Bay, it's no surprise that Dragon's Back has been hailed as Asia's best urban hike.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $129.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Arguably the best hike on Hong Kong Island, the Dragon's Back is a classic trail that combines many of the area's finest attributes. From mountain ridges and sheltered forrest trails to the white sands of Tai Long Wan (Big Wave Bay), it's no surprise the Dragon's Back was hailed by Time Magazine as Asia's best urban hike. Navigating the undulating ridge that resembles a dragon's back, one is rewarded with stunning views of southern Hong Kong Island and its surrounds.
Finish up the hike descend through shaded pathways before reaching Big Wave Bay. There one can jump in and have a swim or rent a board for a surf. Perhaps relaxing by the beachside is more your style? Enjoying a nourishing meal and refreshing beverage would be the perfect way to cap off an awesome day!
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The Dragon's Back Hiking Tour, Hong Kong lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $120 per person for this Hong Kong SAR experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $129. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Children aged 8–14 pay from $55, adults from $120.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Shau Kei Wan MTR Exit A3 (On ground level). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 60 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 60 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rory Mackay.
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A great half day out of the city and I was very surprised to see a different side of Hong Kong. Rory was a great guide who shared countless facts and stories about the hike as well as life in Hong Kong. Highly recommended!
Thanks ever so much for joining, was such a pleasure to meet you! All the best Rory
An impressive hiking experience.
Thanks ever so much for booking with us! Was a huge pleasure to lead you on our tour :)
A great half day out of the city and a different perspective of Hong Kong!! Rory was a wonderful guide easy to talk to and so knowledgeable. I would really recommend for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and see more of what Hong Kong has to offer.
Thanks ever so much Samantha! It was a huge pleasure to lead your tour and share the experience with you :)
This was an awesome hike. The dragon back trail was just right for what we needed and the scenic views were well worth the climb to the peak. Our tour guide was very helpful in helping us make it to the beach at the end of the hike safely.
Thanks Daniel, was such a pleasure to lead you :) All the best for the future!
Rory was our guide and he talked the whole time. We learned so much about the hike and about Hong Kong from him. He was the best.
Was such a pleasure to spend the day with you Phil! All the best for the future mate :)
We hiked Dragon's Back on the east coast of Hong Kong Island with our guide Rory. It was medium challenging, but the views from the top were totally worth it. And because it was early February, it wasn't too hot. We ended at Big Wave Bay beach and enjoyed a well-deserved local beer called Dragon's Back, naturally. Rory was an excellent guide and was full of information about Hong Kong and its geography. We would definitely seek to do another hike with him.
Such a pleasure to meet you Ann and share a wonderful day out together :) All the best for future adventures!
Amazing views, friendly and very knowledgeable tour guide. I would recommend doing this hike on a sunny day with clear skies for the best experience.
Thanks ever so much for joining us on the tour Emily! Was a pleasure to meet you :)
A scenic guided walk that explores the south-eastern part of Hong Kong Island. It traverses the Dragon's Back Ridge and descends to the beautiful Big Wave Beach. The guide Tristan was great, very informative about HK and made the walk interesting and all the more enjoyable. I strongly reommend the guided walk by Wild HK
Thanks ever so much for your kind words and joining our tour! So thrilled you had a great time :)
We hiked the Dragon’s Back while in Hong Kong. It was not far from the hotel where we stayed on Hong Kong Island. It was an easy drop from the hotel and was about 20 minutes away. We were dropped at the trailhead. The trail was well marked, and well maintained. The trail was easy to follow. There were a lot of people on the trail, but not so many it was difficult to navigate. The views from the Dragon’s Back were spectacular. It was worth the trip. We went in October and it was very hot and humid. I would recommend that in addition to water, you have other ways to cool down if this king of weather is bothersome to you (e.g., fans and icy towlette). We did encounter a little difficulty getting a ride back and wished we understood more about the bus system as there were many buses, but no taxis that were no already full of people. Fortunately, after a short time, there were other people being dropped off, and we were lucky to take this ride back to the hotel.
This sounds like a review for the Dragons Back in general with you doing it yourself rather than someone who has participated in one of our tours…. but glad you had a good time and managed to figure out your transportation without a guide nonetheless.
Lovely hike! Rory was highly informative about the area. Definitely worth doing with amazing views 1and a lovely beach cafe
Was a Pleasure to meet you Rachel! Hope you both have an amazing visit to Hong Kong :)
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