FAQ About The Dragon’s Back
Why is the hike called the Dragon Back?
The topography of the trail is reminiscent of the shape of a Chinese dragon back hence the name is coined from it.
How long is the Dragon Back Trail?
The Dragon Back Trail is a branch off, a part of section 8 Hong Kong Trail. It is 7 kilometers (43 miles) and depending on the hiker, it takes about 2-3 hours to complete.
How difficult is it to navigate through the Dragon Back?
The Dragon Back is easy to navigate, it is basically flat with a up and down roll of its section, the minor difficulty is the 250 steps that you must climb at the start of the hike to get to the trail.
What is special about the Dragon Back?
It has a sight seeing platform near its peak that provides a truly spectacular view of Southern Hong Kong Island and its shoreline. There is also the Big Wave Bay beach right at the trail’s end, a colorful way to end your hike, you can take a dip, surf the wave or just sit back and enjoy the ocean breeze.
