Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NEED TO KNOW
Maps
The Map Publications Centre sells excellent maps detailing hiking and cycling trails; buy
online (
www.landsd.gov.hk/mapping/en/pro&ser/products.htm
) or at major post offices.
Information & Facilities
Also check the sports sections of English-language newspapers.
Environmental Protection Department
(
www.epd.gov.hk
)
Lists of country and mar-
ine parks.
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Website has a full list of what's on.
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
( 2414 5555;
www.lcsd.gov.hk
) Lists of
fields, stadiums, beaches, swimming pools, water-sports centres etc, including equip-
ment for hire.
South China Athletic Association
( 2577 6932;
www.scaa.org.hk
;
88 Caroline Hill
Rd, Hong Kong Club House, Causeway Bay) Has sports facilities for hire.
More Ideas
Birdwatching
(
www.hkbws.org.hk
)
Hiking and kayaking trips
, try
Kayak and Hike
Outdoor Sports
(
www.hkoutdoors.com
)
Climbing
Hong Kong is peppered with excellent granite faces and volcanic rocks in some striking wil-
derness areas. The best place to climb is on Tung Lung Chau, which has a technical wall, a
big wall and a sea gully. Shek O beach has some excellent bouldering as well.
for climbers.
