Who wants to get high? :)

Yeaaah, I know what you were thinking...."Who doesn't want to get high"? Right?

Well, if you aim, you better aim high, so in this article we'll tell you about TOP 10 ways to get super high and happy without actually breaking any nasty laws:)

Check out some useful apps for hikers at the end.

TOP 10 HIKING TRAILS

Climb High at Chung Yeung Festival

On your way to the top, you can enjoy the broad view of Tsing Shan Wan. There is a TV broadcast station standing on top of the hill at 583m altitude, making the hill easy to recognize. There was also an obsolete military radar station left by British army nearby

Po Pin Chau

Po Pin Chau was formed in several stages. The impact of pounding waves on Fa Shan resulted in progressive erosion on the weaker rock strata until a sea cave was formed. Over time, the cave became larger and deeper, and eventually cut right through Fa Shan, formed a sea arch. The eventual collapse of the sea arch cut Fa Shan into two parts, with one became the sea stack – the Po Pin Chau we see today

Feral Cattle in Country Parks

Hong Kong people call these feral cattle “stray cattle”. Nowadays, there are around 100 buffaloes and 900 cattle in Hong Kong, walking around Lantau Island, Shing Mun Reservoir and Sai Kung, where it is rich in water and grass

Folding Screen Buildings

You can get a bird view of Tung Chung and Hong Kong International Airport near Por Kai Shan. I know the sunset is pretty, but you can view it elsewhere. Now let’s focus on the screen-like 50- to 70-storey buildings standing in front of you, which can be found in cities with a high population density.After the Hong Kong International Airport was relocated from the center of the city to Lantau Island, the restriction of the height of the buildings was removed. Therefore, to fight for a wide angle of sea view on seafront sites, most real estate developers try to grab as much space in the sky as possible. Such “wall effect” not only hides the beautiful skyline in the city, but also blocks air circulation and leads to an urban heat island

Volcanic Eruption

You can tell the “volcano” is fake. Sharp Peak is a tough hiking trail in Sai Kung Country Park for professional hikers. In clear weather, people can see the sharp peak from almost every angle in the east of Sai Kung.The real volcano in Hong Kong actually died millions of years ago, left thousands of hexagonal volcanic rocks along the coastline in Hong Kong Global Geopark. The most popular spots to see those grand volcanic rocks are High Island Geo Trail, Fa Shan and Ninepin Islands

Hsien Ku Fung

Hsien Ku Fung (仙姑峰) is at the east end of Pak Sin Leng mountain range and Wilson Trail Stage 9, and it is one of the best peaks to get a 360-degree view of the nature of northeast New Territories.

To the east is Plover Cove Reservoir, the first “reservoir in sea” over the world. Hikers can also see the Sharp Peak in Sai Kung when the sky is clear.

To the south is Tai Mei Tuk, one of the most beautiful rural villages in Hong Kong. The Plover Cove provides a perfect bay area for the Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Center

Hsien Ku Fung

Grass Island, a.k.a. Tap Mun, only one hour ferry away from the city, is one of the most beautiful islands in Hong Kong. Surrounded by multiple nature parks, Grass Island has also got perfect grassland, thus, it is a perfect place for camping, although there is no government designated camp

Hsien Ku Fung

At the west coast of Tung Ping Chau, hikers can see an interesting geological phenomenon called “Dragon diving into sea”. It is actually caused by differential weathering between rock strata consisting mostly of quartz and surrounding weak rocks. The hard and white rock strata is more resistant to weathering than the surrounding rocks, so the less-resistant dark rock strata were eroded first and broken in the stormy and torrential coastal environment, leaving the most resistant white rock strata extending from the shore into the sea

Lantau Mountain Camp

It is like walking into a dreamland. Dozens of stone houses are built among silvergrass, across the top of Sunset Peak at Lantau Island.These stone houses have more than 90 years of history, but even local Hong Kong people cannot tell the stories behind them

Lantau Mountain Camp

From the top of Castle Peak, hikers can sense the harmony between human and nature in Hong Kong. Hong Kongers are very conservative in reclaiming land from the nature. They respect the nature and live with the nature.If you have a chance to view the satellite map of Hong Kong, you can see that 80% of the land consists of country park, forest and coastlines, and only 20% of the land is living space for human

Feeling like going out there when the weather's right? Check out those apps for a better, safer journey!

1. SAS Survival Guide ($4, $5, or $6)

This app was written by a former SAS soldier and instructor and it combines over 400 pages of text with videos, photos, Morse code and compass devices, comprehensive first aid, and a quiz to test your knowledge. Not only is the content top quality, but the app is well designed and it’s easy to use as a reference guide. The Windows Phone version is currently on sale at $4, the iOS version costs $6, and the Android version is $5. It’s well worth the money

2. Every Trail (Free)

Looking for a great off-road activity near you? With the Every Trail app you’ll get access to over 400,000 user submitted route maps and travel tips for your next adventure. You’ll find maps with POIs marked, photos, audio guides, and travel logs, from all sorts of travelers across the world. You can use GPS to track your route, but you’ll need to pay $4 to get the Pro version for offline use. It’s not confined to hiking – you’ll find bike, ski, sail and other trails on offer as well

3. 郊野樂行 Enjoy Hiking

Hong Kong, despite being so small, has some of South China’s most striking and valuable natural landscapes. This unique system, with its countless routes, lies very close to the city: one is never far away from natural settings and beguiling trails. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has launched its Android app to showcase various hiking trails in Hong Kong. You can select suitable route with reference to your interest, physical fitness and experience to enjoy hiking in the countryside of Hong Kong

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