Outdoors Shek O, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Dragon's Back
An outdoor spot in Shek O, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Ridge hike above the South China Sea ending at Big Wave Bay beach.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Kam's Roast Goose, 8.4 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Adventure
- Neighborhood
- Shek O
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Kam's Roast Goose
Small Wan Chai shop known for crisp-skinned roast goose over rice.
Food · 8.4 km straight-line - 2Victoria Peak and Peak Tram
Historic funicular up to the city's highest viewpoint over the harbor.
Sight · 9.8 km straight-line - 3Maxim's Palace City Hall
Huge banquet hall serving dim sum from push carts, with harbor-side windows.
Food · 9.8 km straight-line - 4Star Ferry
Green-and-white ferries crossing Victoria Harbour since 1888 for a few dollars.
Activity · 10.0 km straight-line - 5Temple Street Night Market
Night stalls, fortune tellers and claypot rice restaurants in Yau Ma Tei.
Shopping · 11 km straight-line - 6Man Mo Temple
Smoky 1847 temple hung with giant incense coils, dedicated to gods of literature and war.
Sight · 11 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Dragon's Back is a stop on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Dragon's Back is our only outdoors pick in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Hong Kong Island and Kowloon guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon run from 20°C in January to 31°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Dragon's Back itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Hong Kong Island and Kowloon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hong Kong Island and Kowloon weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Dragon's Back, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Shek O, Dragon's Back
- Coordinates
- 22.23618, 114.24335
- Destination
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Dragon's Back: quick answers
How much time do you need at Dragon's Back?
Plan on about 3 hours at Dragon's Back. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Dragon's Back?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Take bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan to To Tei Wan to start.
Is Dragon's Back free?
Yes, we list Dragon's Back as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Dragon's Back?
Dragon's Back is at Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Shek O, Dragon's Back. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Dragon's Back?
Dragon's Back appears on Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Dragon's Back to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
Plan Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Hong Kong Island and Kowloon weather by month
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon to Lantau Island 23 km straight-line
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