5 Great trekking tours in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is considered as one of the best destinations for the hikers and trekkers in the world. If you are hiking and trekking aficionado then these 5 heavenly trekking destinations in Hong Kong will take your breath away.

1.    Dragon’s Back

What you want more than a hilly trekking trail with secluded coastal regions and forest-clad uphill roads? Yes! Dragon’s Back is the combination of all the exclusive topographical features a hiker dreams of.

The location is just a few kilometers away from the Hong Kong East. Being close to the hustles of the city, the destination is very peaceful offering serene views of the hilly side of the South China Sea. During the trek, you will find mesmerizing views of Tai Long Wan, Shek O, Stanley and other significant points.

Shek O will give mysterious and hair-raising tree tunnel amidst bamboo groves and thick forests to reach the peninsula. Here, the beach and the calm sea will give you jolts of happiness. Eventually, you will reach Wan Cham Shan to ride the dragon. Fluttering butterflies, panoramic views, and the refreshing breeze will welcome you there.

2.    Sha Tin Pass and Kowloon Reservoir

This trekking track will Reunification Pavilion via Sha Tin Pass Road and then to the beautiful Beacon Hill. This spot holds the historical heritage which depicts the first win of Hong Kong natives to cross the mountain barrier via the Beacon Hill Tunnel. The hilltop views from Eagle’s Nest here will present the beauty of highly populated Kowloon (West). The trial from the Eagle’s Nest ends near the Kowloon Reservoir. This is the fourth reservoir of the country. The views of the arch dam and the huge water body are very beautiful.

3.    Lantau Peak

This is the second highest point where you will find the best views of the sunrise. You have to take shelter in Ngong Ping at night. The trek to the peak takes almost two hours. If you want to catch the mesmerizing views of the sunrise amidst peaks then start at 4 am. Reach there by 6 am and witness the beauty. You have to follow the instruction near Wisdom Path. The perfect time to visit this destination is December-February.

4.    Lamma Island

The journey starts from Aberdeen to Lamma Island via a boat. The boat ride will offer superb landscape views that will get imprinted in your mind. After reaching Mo Tat Wan, you will pass the feng shui woods and wander on a coastal path. The hillside climbing starts from there and eventually you will find the shipping lanes of Cheung Chau and Lantau Island. You can enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch at the open air restaurants in this locality. Do not forget to visit the kamikaze tunnels of Second World War.

5.    Geopark 

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The naturally made hexagonal columns due to volcanic activities in the Geopark are quite amazing. The abstract rock formation in this area brings down many tourists who love trekking in the woods and highlands. The reservoir road has beautiful scenarios all around it. You will find amazing views of the blue reservoir or small islands surrounded by the sea in Sai Kung Country Park. All these tours can be booked at Klook and you can also get discount offers from Discountcodehk or Meethk. 

Add these destinations to your list when you are planning to visit Hong Kong for a memorable holiday.

Upcoming Movies in Hong Kong - October 2016

Movies Hitting The Cinemas On October 2016

People for whom entertainment stand for movies are the ones always keen for the new array of movies to be released. With the technological development, there is a change noticed in the plot and filming as well. Films nowadays come with a better image and audio quality, and this is what has probably attracted the most audience. Originality is the latest theme prevailing in Hollywood, and Hong Kong directors are not behind from keeping pace with this trend. Since the beginning of the year, they have offered you a myriad of realistic theme based movies and is again all set to come up with some more this season. The following collection has been prepared to give you some idea about the upcoming movies in Hong Kong-October 2016.

1. Prince (Release date 6th October 2016)

Prince is a corgi puppy who has been raised by a famous model from Hong Kong named Clara Baby and her partner Zhou. Zhou is a man who is rich but without a class i.e. a Chinese “Tu Hao.” They together walk the path of prosperity Rich and poor environments and during this journey, Prince comes across various ups and down and witnesses the living condition in Hong Kong. 

At a beauty content organized at a charity event, Zhou intentionally restrains Prince from winning the game and after he loses it and somehow lets down Clara Baby which eventually turns his life to hell from heaven. In a cold night, he was left alone in the streets hungry. Then he meets girl Zhong Jiaqi- A new immigrants. Jiaqi discovers Prince left lying down alone on the streets hungry and weak and takes him to the vet. Prince then was so grateful to her that he stayed with Jiaqi and went with her.

2. Snowden (Releasing on 6th October)

Upon unveiling the secret surveillance program of NSA, Edward J. Snowden simultaneously awakens the conscience of the world but unfortunately closes all doors to the betterment of his future- he gives up his career, his girlfriend, his family and everything also. The only way he can be safe is by fleeing. What happens then to him? Visit the cinemas on 6th October to unveil the story further.

3. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week (in cinemas on 13th October)

In February 1964, at Beatles’s performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” about 73 million viewers turned up. This is what has never ever been witnessed in any pop music concert before and perhaps never again as the world was carried away by the raving adulation of these four lads hailing from Liverpool. The Beatles: Eight Days A Week is a record of the band’s musical journey through the world as well as contains some unseen footage of interviews with Ringo Starr, Sir Paul McCartney, and widows Olivia Lennon and Yoko Ono Lennon.






4. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher returns back with his justice brand in this anticipated sequel- Jack Reacher: Never GO Back. The old investigation unit of Reacher is headed by Army Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders). However, she is somehow arrested for treachery. Jack knowing Susan to be innocent helps her to get out of the prison and unveil the truth hidden behind this serious government conspiracy so as to get their name out from this allegation and live a safe life. On his mission, he discovers a secret owing its origin to his past capable of changing his life. What happens then? Watch the film to know more.

5. Doctor Strange (Releasing on 27th October)

This story deals with the life of Doctor Stephen Strange who is a neurosurgeon. Doctor Strange after meeting with a terrible car accident happens to discover the secret behind the world of alternate dimensions and magic. To check out what follow, visit the cinema hall on 27th October. 

6. Night’s Tightrope (In cinemas on 27th October)

Yuki is in her grade 2 of High school.  During the summer vacation, she worked at the pediatric ward as a volunteer for she wanted to witness someone dying. Such a thought had stricken her mind when she heard the story from one of her friend who happened to see a dead friend’s body.

Yuki has a friend Atsuko who often bullied in her past because of her anxiety issues. She once worked as a volunteer at a nursing home hoping to earn courage on seeing a person dead. All these together made her come up with such an idea. To know more, you will have to watch the full movie.