Hover over the map for more information about all eight sections of the Hong Kong Island Coastal Trail.
Now you can walk all the way from Central to Kennedy Town along the waterfront. An easy flat section of the trail that offers constantly changing views of Victoria Harbour and some iconic landmarks along the way.
A path less-traveled offering a unique perspective of the Western side of the island with colonial buildings, fascinating stories and the now insta-famous Sai Wan swimming shed.
Here the trail passes by some of the most dense public housing on the planet. Hidden behind the tall towers is a waterfall and a serene seaside statue garden filled with goddess statues. Welcome to the home of the water people, Hong Kong’s fishermen community.
Meandering along sunny Southside of the island, this section of the trail offers some of the best beaches and stunning sea views that Hong Kong has to offer.
A smooth and gentle walk along the Tai Tam reservoir, a surprisingly quiet pocket of Hong Kong Island with amazing coastal views, fertile wetlands and century-old waterworks.
What must be one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world, this is perhaps the most impressive stage of the HK Coastal Trail. You’re in for a steep climb and a real treat. From up the ‘Dragon’s Back’ the city seems miles away, the trail offers sweeping views of grassy mountains, the stunning Shek O and ends at popular surf beach Big Wave Bay.
Here the trail leads back into the urban jungle. An easy stretch that passes by Chai Wan and Shau Kei Wan. The area was once a stronghold of the British military intelligence with barracks and batteries scattered around. There even is a century-old fortress that was used to defend Hong Kong Island East, now the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense.
All the way from Aldrich Bay to Central you can enjoy prime coastal views of Victoria Harbour. Some surprising sites that tell the stories of early industrial and recreational history along the shores of North Point and Quarry Bay.
Are Hong Kong’s famous green hills calling your name? Then you’ve come to the right place! The 25km Hill Run takes you on what must be one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world; you’re in for some steep climbs and a real treat. From the urban jungle of the eastern side of the island, up the ‘Dragon’s Back’ and down along the peaceful Tai Tam reservoir, the city seems miles away. The trail offers sweeping views of grassy mountains and stunning Shek O. This race ends at the popular south-side pitstop, Stanley village. The faster you finish the race, the better!
Feel like running a more accessible race distance and elevation? Are you curious about how fast you can be? We’ve got just the right race for you: the soon-to-be iconic 15km Harbourfront run! This flat section of the HK island Coastal Trail offers constantly changing views of Victoria Harbour and iconic landmarks along the way.
Start and Finish: Hong Kong Observation Wheel at AIA Vitality Park
Fancy (re)discovering the city’s abundant history, heritage, greenery and, of course, its scenic shores while challenging yourself? The 65km Run One Go is for you! This marathon-and-then-some is a great way to test and improve your stamina.
Starting and finishing at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel in Central, the run will take you on a 65km-long loop around Hong Kong Island. From easy to moderate in difficulty and from steep, remote mountain climbs to flat urban harbourside paths, the 8 stages of the HK island Coast Trail offer something for everyone to enjoy!
