Hansen's Events - Hiking, Cycling & Photographing Hong Kong 香港

Hikes

Hansen's Hikes range from easy walks on remote islands, such as Tung Ping Chau or Po Toi, via coastal walks like High Island Reservoir
East or the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, to challenging hikes up the Hong Kong mountains, e.g. Pat Sin Leng or Castle Peak.

Footwear, Clothing and Other Equipment

All Hansen's Hikes can be done in ordinary sneakers with a good grip, but we do not recommend wearing tennis shoes or Teva style sandals
on our hikes. They would be more appropriate on our Bicycle Rides or Photo Shoots. Unless you need the extra ankle support, it has been our
experience that proper hiking boots generally are comfortable only on walks taking place from December through February.

Other than sun-screen, sun-glasses, hat/cap and insect repellent, you should also seriously consider bringing a shirt or even a full change of
clothes, especially on hikes offering the opportunity for a swim. The combination of wet clothes and the very efficient air-conditioning on
Hong Kong trains and buses can be hazardous to your health...

A hiking stick could also come in handy on some of the steeper slopes.

Finally, but most importantly, you must remember to bring plenty to drink as the high humidity levels in Hong Kong increase the risk of
dehydration and subsequent heatstroke dramatically, especially on hot summer days. A minimum of 1.5 litres per person is recommended,
half a litre of which should be an electrolyte/ion replacement drink, such as Pocari Sweat, Gatorade, Lucosade or Green Power. Experience
has shown that - even in copious amounts - bottled distilled water alone just doesn’t do the trick. However, diluted fruit juice or cordial would
also work…

Distance

All distances quoted are in kilometres. 1 kilometer = 0.62 miles.

Difficulty

The difficulty level of all Hansen's Hikes are rated on a scale from 1 to 10 scale, with 1 being the easiest and 10 the most difficult.

Hikes rated 1, 2 or 3 are categorized as being “easy.” This indicates that the route offers a relaxed walk with few, if any, inclines of
significance. Suitable for novices and families.

Hikes rated 4, 5 or 6 are categorized as being “moderate.” This means that the route is more difficult and, usually, longer than those of the
easy rides, but still within the endurance and capability of most walkers.The itinerary would rarely involve heights of more than 400 metres.

Hikes rated 7 or 8 are categorized as being “difficult” while hikes rated 9 or 10 are deemed “strenuous." This indicates that a certain
stamina and fitness level is required and that the route might be unsuitable for people suffering from vertigo or with a restricted sense of
balance. A hike might be rated as a 7, 8, 9, or 10 due to its length or because it involves elevations over 400 metres and/or tough walking. The
surface of the trail and the amount of stairs to be climbed as well as the steepness of inclines and descents are also taken into
consideration. These hikes are not recommended for novice hikers.

Approximate Altitude Change

These numbers indicate the (approximate) total altitude gained and lost during the outing.

Being the total sum of all the peaks, crests, dips and valleys encountered during a walk, the numbers are only an indication of the terrain we
might encounter. The numbers do not necessarily reflect the steepness of our route. Some hikes might include only one steep, high hill with
many steps to conquer, while others would contain numerous low sloping inclines and descents, yet they might reach the same total amount
of altitude gained or lost.

Highest Point

This number indicates the height above sea-level of the highest physical point along the route.

Prices

All prices are quoted per person on a join-in tour and in Hong Kong dollars based on a minimum of 5 participants per event. Should the
number of participants on a hike be less than 5, the price might change. However, all prices are guaranteed not to change after you have
received your confirmation of booking from us.
As a rough guide, HK$220 is about £18.50, €22.50, AUD27.50 or US$28.50.

Write
Michael Hansen
for more information about our hikes.

Hansen's Hikes

by Hansen's Events

... exploring Hong Kong's other side...

Here is a list of our currently available Hikes:
Beach Bumming	Beach Bumming - Sundays
Beneath Tai Mo Shan	Woodlands of Tai Mo Shan
Castle Peak
Chi Ma Wan Peninsula
Cloudy Hill	Reservoirs, Woodlands & Uplands
The Dragon's Back - The Basics	The Dragon's Back - The Loop
The Eastern Hills	Saddle Mountain
The Eastern Ridge
Egrets, Fish Ponds & Waterfalls
Emma's Ridge
Fantastic Panoramas & Fabulous Dumplings
High Island Reservoir East	High Island Reservoir South
High Junk Peak
Hong Kong Island Traverse
Lamma's Other Side - The Basics	Lamma's Other Side - The Full Monty
Lantau Peak
Lantau South Country Park
Luk Wu Plateau & Chek Keng Bay
Ma On Shan Country Park
Monkeys, Mountains & Mai Tais	Serenity, Simians & Singhas
Northeastern Ghost Towns - Week-days	Northeastern Ghost Towns - Week-ends
Northeastern Ghost Towns - DeLuxe
Northeastern Islands Expedition
Northern Lantau
Pat Sin Leng Country Park
The Peaks of Lantau
Peng Chau & Cheung Chau	Peng Chau & East Lantau
Plover Cove Country Park
Plover Cove Reservoir (Coming Soon)
Po Toi Island - Week-days	Po Toi Island - Saturdays
Prisons, Reservoirs & Fresh Milk
Rough Trails, Reservoirs & Rendang	Rough Trails, Reservoirs & Railways
Sai Kung West - Week-days	Sai Kung West - Week-ends
Southwestern Highlands - Week-days	Southwestern Highlands - Saturdays
Stilt Houses, Airplanes & Dolphins
Sunset Peak
Tai Lam Country Park - Northwards	Tai Lam Country Park - Southwards
Tai Lam Country Park - Southeastwards	Tai Lam Country Park - Westwards
Tai Mo Shan - The Basics	Tai Mo Shan - The Full Monty
Tai To Yan
Tolo Harbour Tour	Tolo Harbour Tour - Abbridged
Tung Ping Chau
Macau

Special Hikes
	Lantau Week-end
MacLehose Trail Challenge	Millionaires, Fishermen & Hippies
Wilson Trail Challenge

Disclaimer

Participants on all Hansen's Events' hikes and rides take part entirely at their own risk. By joining any of our events all participants are automatically seen to
have agreed to have entered into a disclaimer which exonerates the outing leaders and the organizers from any personal or public responsibility whatsoever
and for any claims, injuries or damages arising thereof.