Shek O Peak, Hong Kong Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Südostasien 2
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- Apr 30, 2023
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 256 m
- Hong Kong Southern Shek O Village Shek O Peak 22.237336, 114.24291322°14’14” N 114°14’34” E
Day 100
Die Wanderung auf dem Drachenrücken
April 30, 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Nach dem Großstadt Dschungel hatte ich heute Lust auf Natur und habe mich auf die Wanderung zum Dragon’s back gemacht. Die Anreise mit U-Bahn und Bus war unkompliziert, allerdings musste ich beim Bus ziemlich lange anstehen weil ein paar mehr Leute auf die Idee zur Wanderung gekommen waren 😬. Und dann fährt der Bus natürlich zum besten Strand von Hongkong. Nach ungefähr 10 Bussen (jeweils 19 Plätze) und einer halben Stunde Wartezeit war ich dann aber dran. Die Wanderung war einfach mit tollen Ausblicken und perfekt ausgeschildert. Zum Ende bin ich dann auch noch mal zum Strand abgestiegen und war ein letztes Mal Baden hier in Asien. Das Wasser war deutlich frischer als in Thailand, aber immer noch ca. 24 Grad warm. Wirklich schön 😎Read more
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Traveler Oh ja. Das letzte mal noch die Natur genießen, das hätte ich auch gemacht. 😎. Aber wie gelassen du bist und so lange auf den Bus wartest. Früher wärst du umgekehrt und hättest einen anderen Weg gefunden, oder hättest ganz auf den Ausflug verzichtet. Ganz toll 👍🏼😄
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Traveler Drachenrücken! Was für ein schöner Name! Nach ein paar Tagen Großstadt braucht man die Natur förmlich,um wieder zu Ruhe zu kommen.
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Traveler Indonesien 🏝
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- Sep 25, 2023
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 210 m
- Hong Kong Southern Shek O Village Shek O Peak 22.228209, 114.24336222°13’42” N 114°14’36” E
Dragon's Back & Big Wave Bay
September 25, 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Mit einem Körper, der meint es sei mitten in der Nacht und viel zu wenig Schlaf bekommen hat, schleppte mich mein Kopf in Metro und Bus und war trotz allem voller Vorfreude auf die bevorstehende Wanderung 🤠 über den Hausberg Dragon's Back ging es zum Big Wave Strand.Read more
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Traveler Weltreise
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- Nov 21, 2023
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 261 m
- Hong Kong Southern Shek O Village Shek O Peak 22.23582, 114.24378322°14’9” N 114°14’38” E
Day 587
HKG Tag 5: Dragon‘s Back und Kawloon
November 21, 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Heute Vormittag bin ich etwas in der Hostel-Gegend herumspaziert und habe mir Frühstück geholt.
Mittags bin ich dann mit dem Bus zur Südostspitze von Hong Kong Island gefahren und habe dort eine Wanderung auf dem Dragon‘s Back gemacht. Dabei hatte man immer wieder eine wunderschöne Aussicht auf die grünen Berge, Strände und Inseln. Es hat mich ein bisschen an Hawaii erinnert.
Mit dem Bus und der MTR ging es dann zurück zum Hostel, wo ich mich wieder mit Phil getroffen habe. Zusammen sind wir in ein Restaurant gegangen, wo es ein typisch nordchinesisches Nudelgericht gab, wobei die Nudeln ein wenig wie Spätzle geschmeckt haben. (Phil ist die letzten Wochen durch China gereist und hat erklärt: im Süden wird viel Reis angebaut und gegessen, und im Norden wird viel Weizen angebaut und verarbeitet.)
Danach waren wir noch zwei Bier trinken und sind dann zurück ins Hostel, wo wir wieder mit ein paar anderen zusammengesessen haben.Read more
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Gill & Em's China Adventure
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- Jun 25, 2017, 1:26pm
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 263 m
- Hong Kong Shek O Village Shek O Peak 22.236446, 114.24332622°14’11” N 114°14’36” E
Day 28
Day 28: Hiking in Hong Kong...
June 25, 2017 in Hong Kong ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Awoke to fantastic views from the hotel window, and had a final farewell breakfast with our travel buddy Marissa.

Then set out to do the "Dragon's Back" hike. It was clear why this hike is so popular - amazing views of Hong Kong's surrounding islands, beaches and high rises nestled in vast green vegetation. The hike itself was strenuous in the heat, Gill sensibly protecting herself with her UV umbrella; Emma, despite reapplication of suncream frazzling her shoulders in the mid day sun. It was well worth the effort after 3 hours, when the beach came into view where we enjoyed a well deserved lunch, swim and sunbathe (and Gill's coconut water..from a coconut). We were surprised to find that this bustling city was surrounded by clear blue sea and soft sandy beaches. The smell of the BBQs and sound of the waves were bliss. Both enjoyed cooling off from the hike in the sea.

It was a very soggy day - after taking a short bus and metro trip we were back at the hotel - Gill couldn't wait to go for another dip in the outdoor pool, and Emma soon followed suit.

Across the road for some local food for dinner, then more relaxing and planning the next few days over a cup of jasmine tea overlooking the city lights across the bay.

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Traveler Hong Kong
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- Oct 19, 2018
- 🌬 27 °C
- Altitude: 256 m
- Hong Kong Shek O Village Shek O Peak 22.23694, 114.2432322°14’13” N 114°14’36” E
Day 4
A Hike, Great Food & Even Better Company
October 19, 2018 in Hong Kong ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Today was jam packed with all our favourite things to do, a hike, amazing food and meeting locals.

In the morning we had Hong Kong's famous Roasted Goose from Yat Lok. Again we were warned about huge queues but luckily we didn't have to wait and walked straight in. It was super tasty! The crisp duck skin was cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. However, it was a bit pricey so we just got one to share and then went for Shanghai dumplings again.

As the weather was the best we had had so far we did the Dragon Back Trail to Big Wave. This is a popular coastal walk and although some said its not worth, I fully disagree. Its a really lovely walk with really great views of the coast of hong kong. Along the way we saw lots of huge Black Kites which was really amazing. It was super super windy but a fun, picturesque walk which ended at Big Wave where we watched the surfers either being awesome or being taken out by the huge waves.

In the evening we met up with Tammy and Sam who had kindly got in contact with us via Couch Surfing and offered to take us for dinner in the evening. We met them in Sam Shui Po. While waiting we went to the Golden arcade which is a huge electronics store and then found a new backpack. Unfortunately our day pack has seen its end. For dinner they took us to an amazing modern dim sum restaurant. It was such good fun learning about Hong Kong, politics, travelling and of course eating the incredible food. We even tried chicken feet (they were yum). They also ordered Hea which are sweet bao the colour of an orange with a sleeping face drawn on filled with custard. They were called lazy buns. Really yum!!

They then took us through the area and up a local hill known as Garden Hill. It's a viewpoint that only the locals know about and is a well known place for first dates. It was such a cute spot!

For desert we tried 4 different sweet soups, which is a common desert. We had black sesame, red bean and Mandarin peel, snow fungus and lotus hearts and sago. None of them offended me but I don't think I would order them again! Definitely a one time try for me 😂

It was such a lovely evening and I think my favourite day in Hong Kong. At first I wasn't sure if I liked Hong Kong. It wasn't quite what I expected and to be honest I much preferred Singapore or Ho Chị Mình, but the city did grow on me today.Read more
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