Dragon's Back, Hong Kong

Name: Dragon's Back
Address: Hong Kong, China
Telephone: +852 3105 0767

#90 among attractions in Hong Kong

Hiking, Hiking trail, Park, Outdoor activities

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Facts and practical information

The Dragon's Back is a mountain ridge in southeastern Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong that passes through Shek O Peak. It lies within the Shek O Country Park. In 2019, the Dragon's Back Trail was selected by CNN as one of the world's 23 best trails. Dragon's Back is part of Stage 8 of the Hong Kong Trail. ()

Elevation: 850 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 22°14'11"N, 114°14'35"E

Address

南区 (大潭湾)Hong Kong China

Contact

+852 3105 0767

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Day trips

Dragon's Back – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shek O Peak, Shek O Country Park, Shek O Beach, Tai Tam Harbour.

~350 ftSE
Hill
Shek O Peak, Hong Kong
2 min walk • Shek O Peak or Ta Lan Tsing Teng Shan is a hill in southern Hong Kong. It is the tallest hill along the Dragon's Back trail.
~740 ftNW
Park
Shek O Country Park, Hong Kong
4 min walk • Shek O Country Park is a rural marine park located on Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong and facing the South China Sea. The 701-hectare park opened on 21 September 1979.
0.7 miSE
Beach, Surf spot
Shek O Beach, Hong Kong
19 min walk • Shek O Beach is a gazetted beach located facing Island Bay in Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.
0.8 miW
Harbor
Tai Tam Harbour, Hong Kong
22 min walk • Tai Tam Harbour is a harbour in the innermost part of Tai Tam Bay in Hong Kong. It is located at the estuary of Tai Tam Tuk. The resited village of Tai Tam Tuk is located at the estuary by the harbour, after construction of Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir.
1 miNE
Hill
Pottinger Peak, Hong Kong
27 min walk • Pottinger Peak is a mountain on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. It is located south of Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan and north of Big Wave Bay.
0.7 miN
Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
Big Wave Bay Beach, Hong Kong
19 min walk • Big Wave Bay Beach is a gazetted beach next to Big Wave Bay, Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.
1.3 miW
Beach
Turtle Cove Beach, Hong Kong
33 min walk • Turtle Cove Beach is a gazetted beach in Southern District, Hong Kong, located west of Red Hill and east of Stanley. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.
1.1 miSE
Area
Tai Tau Chau, Hong Kong
28 min walk • Tai Tau Chau is an island in the Southern District, Hong Kong. Geographically, it is located in the southern Hong Kong Island. It connected to the Shek O Headland by a footbridge and a gravelbar under it. The island itself is uninhabited.
1.4 miNE
Ruins
Cape Collinson, Hong Kong
36 min walk • Cape Collinson, also Hak Kok Tau, is a cape located near Ngan Wan between Siu Sai Wan and Big Wave Bay at the eastmost point of Hong Kong Island. It faces Tathong Channel.
0.7 miSE
Beach
Rocky Bay Beach, Hong Kong
17 min walk • Rocky Bay Beach is a gazetted beach located behind Shek O Beach in Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government. The beach did not get its grading and it is currently not open for swimming as no lifeguard facilities are available.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Tai Tam, Hong Kong
32 min walk • Tai Tam or Tytam is an area in Southern District on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Tai Tam means a big pool in the Chinese language which illustrates a triangular bay, namely Tai Tam Bay between Stanley Peninsula, D'Aguilar Peak and Tai Tam Tuk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dragon's Back?

Nearby attractions include Shek O Peak, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Shek O Country Park, Hong Kong (4 min walk), Rocky Bay Beach, Hong Kong (17 min walk), Shek O Beach, Hong Kong (19 min walk).

How to get to Dragon's Back by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dragon's Back:

Bus

Lan Nai Wan • Lines: 9 (9 min walk)
Big Wave Bay Road • Lines: 9 (10 min walk)