Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wakeboarding
Most operators of this popular sport are based in Sai Kung (New Territories) and Tai Tam
(Hong Kong Island). Rates are about HK$700 per hour. Try
Tai Tam Wakeboarding Centre
Windsurfing, Kayaking & Canoeing
The best time for windsurfing is October to December. Check the
Leisure and Cultural Ser-
vices Department
website for government-run water-sports centres providing canoes, wind-
surfing boards, kayaks and other equipment for hire, some only to holders of the relevant
certificates.
THE HONG KONG TRAIL
If you want to hike without exerting yourself too much, the HHong K
g Traiil () on
Hong Kong Island is a great choice. The 50km route comprises eight sections of
varying difficulty, beginning on the Peak (take the Peak tram up to the Peak and fol-
low the signage) and ending near Shek O, on Island South.
One of the easiest and most scenic sections runs for about two hours along a
mountain ridge called Dragon''s B
g Kong T
s Bacck. Voted by Time(Asia) as the best urban hike in
Asia, it takes you past woods, then up to the windy spine of the dragon where there
are views of sundrenched beaches and billowing hills streaked with cloud shadow.
Then it's all the way down to Shek O Rd, where you can hoof it or bus it to Shek O's
beach for a rewarding meal, a swim or a game of frisbee.
Sports & Activities by Neighbourhood
Hong Kong Island: Central
Hong Kong's business district is the place for relaxation, with
some of the world's top spas.
Hong Kong Island: the Peak & the Northwest
Climbing (or riding) up the Peak is a serious
don't-miss.
Hong Kong Island: Aberdeen & the South
Southside is all about beaches and family fun,
with the city's biggest amusement park.
Kowloon
City parks are perfect for people-watching on this crowded peninsula.
