Shek O Country Park, Country park in Southern District, Hong Kong
Shek O Country Park is a 700-hectare park extending along ridgelines from Pottinger Peak to Mount Collinson. It features dense forests, streams, and coastal walking paths with views over the South China Sea.
Shek O Country Park was designated on 21 September 1979, covering 701 hectares of Shek O and D'Aguilar peninsulas in Southern District, bounded by Tai Tam Road to the west. In 2004 Time Magazine Asia named its Dragon's Back trail the best urban hiking trail in Asia.
The Dragon's Back trail is an important hiking destination that draws people from across Hong Kong seeking a break from the city. Many come to this path to experience coastal views and forest walking as part of their outdoor recreation routine.
The park has multiple entry points and trails of varying difficulty levels suited to different fitness levels. Facilities throughout include rest areas, restrooms, and picnic spots, with particular amenities near Big Wave Bay.
In 2019 the spider species Uroballus carlei was recorded in the park, a find that shows the undergrowth of the Shek O peninsula still yields species new to science. The park covers both the Shek O and D'Aguilar peninsulas, from Pottinger Peak in the north to Cape D'Aguilar in the south.
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