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    <p>The Hong Kong Trail is a 31-mile route that passes through five country parks. Seen here is Dragon’s Back, a mountain ridge that makes up the last leg of the Hong Kong Trail.</p>
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    <p>Lying just off the end of the Dragon’s Back Trail, the beach at Big Wave Bay presents with a relaxing way to end a hike.</p>
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    <p>Hong Kong’s 62-mile long Maclehose Trail passes through High Island Reservoir. Built in the 1970s, the area near the reservoir’s East Dam is gateway to towering ancient landforms that make the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.</p>
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    <p>Man-made to blend in with the impressive stacks of ancient geological structures, the East Dam of High Island Reservoir is widely regarded as the best place to experience the 140-million-year-old rock formations of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.</p>
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    <p>The Ngong Ping plateau sits atop the Lantau Peak, Hong Kong’s second highest point. Buddhist landmarks such as the Tian Tan Buddha (pictured) and the nearby Po Lin Monastery lend an air of spirituality to this popular hiking destination.</p>
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    <p>The Tian Tan Buddha is the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha statue and it is the most prominent man-made feature on Lantau Island.</p>
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    <p>Sunset Peak, Hong Kong’s third highest point at almost 2,900 feet, makes for a great place to view gorgeous sunsets.<br> </p>
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    <p>Tai Mo Shan mountain is topped by the Hong Kong Observatory’s weather radar station. At 3,100-ft, it is the city’s highest overlook. On a clear day, it offers expansive views in all directions.</p>
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    <p>As Hong Kong’s highest peak, Tai Mo Shan is visible from many parts of the city. Despite its elevation, Tai Mo Shan is accessible by foot with several hiking trails reaching the summit.</p>
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    <p>The 48-mile long Wilson Trail offers rewarding encounters with nature. Once you’ve conquered Violet Hill and The Twins (a pair of mountains), the view opens out to Stanley Village, D’Aguilar Peninsula and the ocean beyond.</p>
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    <p>The Hong Kong Trail is a 31-mile route that passes through five country parks. Seen here is Dragon’s Back, a mountain ridge that makes up the last leg of the Hong Kong Trail.</p>

    The Hong Kong Trail is a 31-mile route that passes through five country parks. Seen here is Dragon’s Back, a mountain ridge that makes up the last leg of the Hong Kong Trail.

    PHOTOGRAPH BY TUGO CHENG
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    Jungle in the city

    Fine art photographer Tugo Cheng shows us that Hong Kong is not all skyscrapers and neon signs.

    Published December 13, 2018
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