Hong Kong's Best Kept Secret Revealed

Hong Kong Tourism Board's (HKTB) newly-launched Great Outdoors campaign and its corresponding Your Guide to Hiking & Cycling in Hong Kong will educate visitors about the wealth of outdoor experiences available. By taking readers into a diverse range of nature trails, all located less than two miles outside of the city, the brand-new guide simplifies the planning for experiencing Hong Kong's spectacular, nature-filled wonderland. The carefully-selected nature trails highlight the best of Hong Kong's great outdoors within three different areas: Hiking in Heritage, Picture-perfect Vistas, and Geographical Wonders.

Hiking in Heritage: Hiking in Heritage emphasizes beautiful urban hiking trails around Hong Kong that range from easy to difficult. The luscious greenery along these trails is not only home to stunning views and urban landscapes, but also offers a glimpse into Hong Kong's storied history and colonial past.

Picture-perfect Vistas: Photography lovers will be wowed by routes like the Magnificent Landscapes trail, which takes hikers up the 869-meter Sunset Peak (so-named for its glorious views of the setting sun) and the remote and romantic Silvermine Bay Beach, through plenty of breathtaking scenery along the way.

Geographical Wonders: Hong Kong's New Territories are home to diverse geological formations that create eerily beautiful landforms. The natural wonders of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark include the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region and the Sedimentary Rock Region. Both areas were formed between 140-160 million years ago from volcanic materials, and boast diverse geological formations and idyllic-looking islands formed entirely of sedimentary rocks.

"Hong Kong's unexpected green element is a perfect complement to its well-known epicurean pedigree. We've developed our new Great Outdoors program to make it as convenient and rewarding for our guests as possible," noted HKTB US Director Bill Flora. "A day spent in the great outdoors all but guarantees that one returns to the city ready to fully immerse themselves in Hong Kong's culinary haven."

HKTB has engaged some of Hong Kong's most talented local photographers as part of the ongoing Great Outdoors campaign to capture the striking landscapes highlighted within its new guide. The stunning photography can be downloaded at the following link:

http://bit.ly/2zssuf2

Your Guide to Hiking & Cycling in Hong Kong will be available from November 2017 at HKTB visitor centers throughout Hong Kong. An e-version is also available for download at:

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/common/ebook/HKTB_Great_Outdoors_2017_en.pdf

About Hong Kong: Hong Kong's storied history, award-winning food and libations, vibrant arts and culture scene, and stunning great outdoors has made it widely-known as one of the most exhilarating destinations in the world. Its mesmerizing contrasts of east and west, modern and ancient, and urban and natural leaves its visitors endless choices when planning a trip to Asia's World City. Visit www.discoverhongkong.com for more information; follow Hong Kong Tourism Board on Twitter at @HongKongTourism for the latest Hong Kong news.

SOURCE Hong Kong Tourism Board

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