Lung Fu Shan Country Park

Lung Fu Shan Country Park has its own fitness trail that is quite an easy hike. If you’re coming from Hong Kong University, you can hike up from Kotewall Road on Hatton Road and pass by the Pinewood Battery, then all the way up to the Peak on the Harlech & Lugard Road circular trail.
Unfortunately, this country park is only a 3-​star one to me for several reasons. Compared to other hikes in Hong Kong, since this is a rather easy one and close to the city, it attracts way too many people to come here on the weekends or holidays. When I came here on New Year’s Day, it was almost as if you’re in Tsim Sha Tsui (and I’m not kidding!) This park or trail is not quite scenic as most of the walk surrounded by trees. There are only one or two lookout points at the Peak or at Mount High West. From Mount High West, you could also see the southern HK Island on the Pokfulam side. There aren’t any local grocery stores on the hike where you can stop to grab a bottle of water. Be sure to bring your own drinks, otherwise there are some water fountains along the way. Your other option is… wait till you get to the peak and try to find a seat in a restaurant at the Peak Galleria.
For those who are interested in the colonial and military history of Hong Kong, be sure to visit the Pinewood Battery and the Observation Post at High West! These historical relics are actually quite nice to visit if you don’t come on the weekends or holidays.