Dragon's Back (Shek O Country Park)
Time: 14:00-18:00, Aug. 12th
Dragon's Back is one of Hong Kong's best-known hiking trails, running along the undulating ridge between Wan Cham Shan and Shek O Peak in Shek O Country Park on southeastern Hong Kong Island. Named for its resemblance to the spine of a dragon, the trail offers panoramic views of the South China Sea, Shek O, Big Wave Bay and the surrounding hills. The area also has an interesting geological history. The wider Shek O–D' Aguilar peninsula contains Cretaceous Po Toi Granite, which meets older fine-ash volcanic tuff along its northern margin. Long-term weathering and erosion, together with large-scale joints in the granite, have helped create the area's smooth, rounded slopes, exposed rock surfaces and rugged coastal scenery. Combining open landscapes, refreshing sea breezes and visible geological features, Dragon's Back provides a peaceful escape from the city and an excellent introduction to Hong Kong’s natural and geological heritage.
Located on the southeastern side of Hong Kong Island, Dragon's Back follows the ridge of D'Aguilar Peak in Shek O Country Park (photos from the Hong Kong Tourism Board).
Below is the roadmap to the Dragon's Back :
A shuttle bus will be provided to transport you to the site, with a duration of around 40 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions. The meeting point is at the gate (G floor) of the Block Z, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Hong Kong Geopark
Time: 9:30-14:30, Aug. 13th
During construction of the reservoir, stone was quarried from the cliffs around the East Dam. The excavation work revealed globally rare rhyolitic volcanic hexagonal rock columns and the site became the best spot to see this geo-wonder at close range. The East Dam of High Island Reservoir has so much to offer: magnificent uplands, reservoir bank slopes, coastal slopes, various geological structures and wave-cut landforms. Early Cretaceous rhyolitic columnar rock formation of Hong Kong Geopark selected as one of the First 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites in October 2022. It marks that the formation has been recognized by international scientific organizations as one of the 100 most important geological heritage in the world.
Below is the roadmap to the Hong Kong Geopark:
