
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] |
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Start at | 30 min | 85 min | 25 min | 25 min |
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8 km |
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2 hr 30 min |
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After arriving Dragon’s Back, at the right side of the trail there is an exit path going downhill to Shek O Road. |
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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.
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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