Three easy hiking trails for beginners

A short walk in the countryside and a breath of fresh air is always the best exercise you can get. Located close to MTR stations, these three easy hiking trails allow you to take advantage of JoyYou Card’s $2 concessionary fare and enjoy a convenient and healthy activity with spectacular views. Most important of all, they are entry-level routes with just flat concrete pavement and stairs, perfect for beginner hikers for a relaxing trip! Click here to watch the video now and download the hiking map here!

One of the easiest trails on Hong Kong Island, Lung Fu Shan allows you to view the spectacular view of Victoria Harbour and historical landmarks. Along the way, you will also see Pinewood Battery and wartime fortress, as well as pavilions and benches for you to take a short break. If you’re into a trip to the top of the island, there are clear directions along the route. Don’t miss the panoramic harbour view at Lugard Road!

Getting here: HKU Station, Entrance/ Exit A2, around 10 minutes walk to the trail’s entrance
Suggested Route Map: (Click here)
Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: Around 44 minutes
Tips: Shops are available at HKU Station for you to get food and water. You may also use the station’s toilets ahead of the trip, saving the hassle to look for one on top of the hill!

In search of outdoor exercise without too much hard work? You may want to check out Tuen Mun Trail. On the top of the hill, you can see these colourful rainbow rails, along with a bird’s-eye view of the Tuen Mun New Town, which may recall your old time memories of the town’s rapid development.

Getting here: Tuen Mun Station Entrance/ Exit B, around 15 minutes walk to trail’s entrance
Suggested Route Map: (Click here)
Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: Around 46 minutes
Tips: Not sure how to interchange for Light Rail? Try MTR Mobile’s Train Trip Planner function!

Begin the trail on Lower Shing Mun Road, when you reach the top, you will see the Lower Shing Mun Reservoir, which was built over 50 years. Besides the photogenic dam and the beautiful view of Sha Tin New Town, there is a gigantic grass slope on the opposite side for you to rest and see the kites!

Getting here: Tai Wai Station Entrance/ Exit G, around 10 minutes walk to the trail’s entrance
Suggested Route Map: (Click here)
Distance: 2.7 km
Duration: Around 39 minutes
Tips: Free water dispenser is available at Tai Wai station, you can bring your own water bottles for environmental friendliness!