Dragon's Back Ridge Trek + Shek O Beach

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Last checked 6/2026

My Trip

Walk the Dragon's Back, rated 'Asia's best urban hike', taking in the South China Sea and Shek O peninsula from the ridge, then finish with the Big Wave Bay surf beach and seafood in the Shek O fishing village — an active day.

Full day4 stopsEst. budget 40,000 KRW

Itinerary

Transit 25 min
1
Dragon's Back Trailhead (To Tei Wan)龍脊 (Dragon's Back) 起點
Shek O · Trekking · 15 min stay
A trailhead reachable by bus from Shau Kei Wan. The start of Hong Kong Trail Stage 8, doable in light gear, and a preview of the scenery to come.
오전(더위 피해)
Walk 60 min
2
Shek O Peak Ridge Viewpoint打爛埕頂山 (Shek O Peak)
Shek O · Observatory · 40 min stay
From the ridge that curves like a dragon's spine, surfers' Big Wave Bay on one side and Tai Tam reservoir on the other — Hong Kong's finest panorama.
Walk 45 min
3
Big Wave Bay大浪灣 (Big Wave Bay)
Shek O · Beach · 60 min stay
A surf spot you reach after descending the ridge. Cool off your trekking sweat with board rentals, a dip and local beach cafés. A Bronze Age rock carving is nearby too.
Transit 15 min
4
Shek O Village石澳 (Shek O Village)
Shek O · Nature · Seafood · 70 min stay
A fishing village of pastel villas and a small beach. A good place to have dinner at a local Thai or seafood restaurant and close the day watching the sunset.
늦은 오후~해질녘