🐲Dragon’s Back is a mountain ridge on Hong Kong Island, located in the eastern part of the island and extending eastward from Victoria Peak to Cape D’Aguilar. 🐲Dragon’s Back is one of Hong Kong’s most famous trail routes, spanning a total length of about 8 kilometres, offering panoramic sweeping views of the South China Sea, Stanley Bay, Shek O, and Big Wave Bay along the way. The highest point of 🐲Dragon’s Back is Shek O Peak (also known as Mount Collinson) at an elevation of 396 metres, making it the second-highest peak on Hong Kong Island. There are two massive boulders on Shek O Peak known respectively as “🐲Dragon’s Back Rock” and “Turtle Head Rock,” which serve as the iconic landmarks of 🐲Dragon’s Back. The hiking route of 🐲Dragon’s Back is divided into two sections: the first section starts from Aberdeen Reservoir, passing through Tai Tam Reservoir, the Wilson Trail, and Tai Phong Au to reach Shek O Peak. The second section starts from Shek O Peak, passing through Cape D’Aguilar and Big Wave Bay to arrive at Stanley. The hiking path of 🐲Dragon’s Back is moderate in difficulty and suitable for hikers of all age groups. There are plenty of directional signposts along the route, allowing even first-time hikers to complete it with ease. Featuring beautiful scenery throughout the journey, the hiking trail of 🐲Dragon’s Back stands as one of Hong Kong’s most renowned routes, drawing a massive number of tourists every year.
