The Dragon’s Back is located at Shek O, Hong Kong, it is a ridge between Wan Cham Shan and Shek O Peak. It was selected as the best urban hiking trail in Asia.
| Activities | [Hiking] |
| Scenery |   |
| Other Routes |    |
| Start at | 30 min | 85 min | 25 min | 25 min |
 Big Wave Bay |
 Pottinger Gap |
 Dragon’s Back |
Shek O Peak |
 To Tei Wan |
 Distance |
8 km |
 Duration |
2 hr 30 min |
 Supply |
None |
 Exit / Branch |
After arriving Dragon’s Back, at the right side of the trail there is an exit path going downhill to Shek O Road. |
 Difficulty |
Level 5 [Standard] |
To: Big Wave Bay
| Transport | Route | Get off at | Remarks |
| Public Minibus | Shau Kei Wan ⇔ Shek O | Bay Way Bay | |
| Bus No. 9 | Shau Kei Wan ⇔ Shek O | Big Way Bay |
From: To Tei Wan
| Transport | Route | Get on at | Remarks |
| Public Minibus | Shau Kei Wan ⇔ Shek O | To Tei Wan | |
| Bus No. 9 | Shau Kei Wan ⇔ Shek O | To Tei Wan |
Sun protection is required, it is advisable to apply sunscreen and to use hat to prevent sun burn.
Total distance: 7.37 km
Max elevation: 272 m
Min elevation: 7 m
Total climbing: 385 m
Total descent: -265 m
Max elevation: 272 m
Min elevation: 7 m
Total climbing: 385 m
Total descent: -265 m
