Dragon's Back is the ridge hike connecting Shek O Peak to Big Wave Bay — 8.5 km, 3 hours one way, moderate difficulty. The 'dragon spine' ridge gives 360° views of HK Island's south coast (beaches, fishing villages, kite-surfers) and the South China Sea. Best 7-10 AM before the heat. Bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan MTR (Island Line east end) to To Tei Wan trailhead (HK$10, 25 min). Finish at Big Wave Bay or Shek O Beach for a swim + Thai food. Bring 2L water + sunblock. Avoid June-September afternoons (40°C heat + thunderstorms). This is the canonical 'Hong Kong-hiking-not-in-Central' visit.
Address
Shek O Country Park, Hong Kong Island
石澳郊野公园
Highlights
- Shek O Peak Ridge360° sea views; bring camera + water
- Big Wave Bay FinishSwim + Thai food at finish
- Bus 9 from Shau Kei WanHK$10, 25 min to trailhead
For foreign visitors
- English service: none
- Cards accepted: cash_only
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: October-March; arrive 7 AM avoiding heat
- Wi-Fi: none
- Transit access: need taxi
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
HikerJoe·TripAdvisor·5/5
Voted Asia's best urban hike by Time. 8.5 km / 3 hours, 360° sea views. Bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan, finish at Big Wave Bay swim.
2026-04-15
龙脊·Xiaohongshu·5/5
龙脊径3小时360度海景，Big Wave Bay泰餐结束。10-3月最佳，夏天太热。
2026-03-08
HikingHK·YouTube·5/5
Best urban hike in Asia per Time. The ridge between Shek O Peak and Big Wave Bay — both sides ocean, kite-surfers below.
2026-02-18
