Hong Kong Off the Beaten Path 5D4N

Join me for some or all of places below if you’re there in Hong Kong from 8 to 12 December 2023. There will be lots of walking/hiking and we will be exploring Hong Kong’s wilderness and hidden gems. Will update with a more detailed itinerary on a later date. Please remember that this is not a guided tour.

I’ll be taking Cathay Pacific but there are other airlines flying to Hong Kong as well including Scoot.
Flight details:
Singapore -> Hong Kong
8 December 2023 (Friday), depart at 10am, arrive at 2.10pm
Hong Kong -> Singapore
12 December 2023 (Tuesday), depart at 4pm, arrive at 8.10pm

Will most likely find a place to stay somewhere in Kowloon so that travel to Sai Kung won’t be too far away by public transport. Looking at 3-star hotels (not more than S$170 for a double room per night). In fact, I found one for S$133 but advance payment is required. To be honest, I don't mind going for something cheaper as long as the place is clean. ;)

Will be taking public transport and taxis (only if necessary) to get around Hong Kong. Please note that travelling time can take up to 1.5-2 hours for a lot of the places below.

***UPDATES***
Day 1 – 8 Dec 2023, Friday
Art installations and Christmas light up at Tsim Sha Tsui

Day 2 – 9 Dec 2023, Saturday
MacLehose Trail – Part of Section 1 and Section 2 (6-8 hours, 16km)
http://bigfourhk.com/maclehose-trail-section-1/
http://bigfourhk.com/maclehose-trail-section-2/
https://www.discoverhongkong.com/seasia/explore/great-outdoor/great-outdoors-hong-kong/maclehose-trail-high-island-reservoir.html
Sai Kung town

Day 3 – 10 Dec 2023, Sunday
Tai Lam Country Park (3-4 hours, 11.5km)
https://www.discoverhongkong.com/seasia/explore/great-outdoor/tai-lam-country-park.html#itinerary
Christmas Town at West Kowloon Cultural District (Harbourside Lawn West, Art Park)
https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what-s-new/events/hong-kong-winterfest/christmas-town.html
Winter Harbourfront Pyrotechnics (Waters off Harbourside, Art Park, 8pm-8.10pm)
https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what-s-new/events/hong-kong-winterfest/winter-harbourfront-pyrotechnics.html

Day 4 – 11 Dec 2023, Monday
Cape D'Aguilar (2.5 hours, 8km)
https://droneandslr.com/travel-blog/hong-kong/cape-d-aguilar/
Shek O Beach (1.5 hours)
Lion Rock Country Park (2.5-3 hours)
https://www.livingoutlau.com/lion-rock-hong-kong-hike/
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1tBGoSx5kJREMfPPTP4Qo0IoCYOqf1i_W&ll=22.350958551183556%2C114.18512400054271&z=17

Day 5 – 12 Dec 2023, Tuesday
Yick Cheong Building (Monster Building)
https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/attractions/monster-building-yik-cheong-building

More details will be shared via WhatsApp.