In this special February, TrailWatch picked 3 romantic hiking trails for couples. Bookmark the trails in the app now and go on a hiking date. Be well-prepared and reduce waste at the source, practice Leave No Trace with your loved one.
Option 1: The "Rainbow Railings" in Tuen Mun
The starting point of this first recommended route is at the end of the MacLehose Trail Section 10. According to the signages to the country park, slowly hike up the stairs to the “backyard” of Tuen Mun. Breathe some fresh air and enjoy the city view of Tuen Mun with your special half along Tuen Mun Trail.
Tuen Mun Trail has two sections; the popular “rainbow railings” is at section 1, perfect for some colourful and sweet snapshots.
Continue the hike along the Tuen Mun Trail Section 2, then follow the gentle path down to Lam Tei Irrigation Reservoir.
Lam Tei Irrigation Reservoir
https://www.trailwatch.hk/app/?t=activities&rid=10074853
Route: Tuen Mun MTR Station ＞ Hoh Fuk Tong College ＞ MacLehose Trail Section 10 ＞ Tuen Mun Trail ＞ Lam Tei Irrigation Reservoir ＞ Fu Tei Road
Length: Approximately 5.5 km
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Difficulty: Many stairs, certain level of physical strength is required for going uphill at the beginning of the hike
Option 2: The Views of Victoria Harbours at the High West
Start from Kotewall Road and walk along Hatton Road to the shady Lung Fu Shan Morning Trail. This pleasant Morning Trail is always popular, very suitable for couples who are new to hiking. This recommended route is from Lung Fu Shan Country Park to Pok Fu Lam Country Park, take a moment to observe plants and enjoy the birdcalls with your loved one.
The entire Morning Trail is 2,800m long, the wooden signages along the way show the distance from the starting and finishing point.
The Morning Trail overlaps with part of the Peak Trail, and is great for history lovers for a date to hunt for the Victoria City Boundary Stone.
Take a rest at the iconic pavilions in the High West Picnic Area, then follow the path that leads you to the High West.
Slowly hike up the stairs to the fourth highest mountain on Hong Kong Island (494m), hold hands with your partner and enjoy the best panoramic view of Victoria Harbour
High West
https://www.trailwatch.hk/app/?t=activities rid=10125460
Route: Kotewall Road ＞ Hatton Road ＞ Lung Fu Shan Morning Trail ＞ Harlech Road ＞High West ＞ Hong Kong Trail (H006-H009) ＞ Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Rd
Distance: Approximately 5 km
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Difficulties: Easy hiking trail with mostly concrete pathways at Hatton Road, Harlech Road and Hong Kong Trail. Certain levels of physical strength is required for the stairways to the High West.
Reminder: The trail to the High West is usually busy, please mind the safety of yourself and others.
Supply: Drinking fountains near Hatton Road public toilet and High West Picnic Area
Option 3: Sea Melted into the Sky of Lamma
The third and final recommendation for couples is on Lamma Island where you can get away from the crowds. Enjoy the sea breeze with your partner on the ferry ride, start the hike from the exotic Yung Shue Wan and walk all the way to the fishing village, Sok Kwu Wan.
Follow the signs in the direction of the wind turbine, Lamma Winds and Hung Shing Yeh Beach, then walk along Lamma Island Family Walk. After arriving at the clear water and powdery sand of Hung Shing Yeh Beach, walk across its BBQ area and slowly head to the mountain. At the Lamma Island Lookout Pavilion, you can enjoy spectacular views where the sky and sea are connected. Leaving the mountain via Lo So Shing, walk past Kamikaze Cave from the Second World War and the Tin Hau Temple with over one hundred years of history. Remember to check the ferry schedule ahead.
A nice getaway from the busyness of the city, walk along Lamma Island Family Walk for the ocean view.
The Family Walk is mostly afforestation and it is not difficult to find the trace of previous bushfires.
Kamikaze Cave from the Second World War was used to conceal speed boats for the “kamikaze team’s” suicide missions.
Visit the temple with over one hundred years of history and explore the fishing village – Sok Kwu Wan.
Lamma Island – From Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan
https://www.trailwatch.hk/app/?t=activities&rid=10126216
Route: Yung Shue Wan ＞ Hung Shing Yeh Beach ＞ Lamma Island Family Walk ＞ Sok Kwu Wan
Length: Approximately 5 km
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Difficulty: An easy concrete path
Supply: Yung Shue Wan Main Street and Sok Kwu Wan First Street on Lamma Island
With the outbreak of the new coronavirus, hiking is once again a popular leisure activity. We all know that hiking offers numerous benefits, not only can it release our tense emotions, but also improve our physical strength and blood circulation. Since Lunar New Year, our mountains have become more crowded than usual and the amount of various rubbish is also increasing. We hope every single one of us can, and together with your partner, minimise the negative impacts to the environment when we are in it. Let’s cherish the lands that allow us to breathe freely.