Millions of tourists visit Hong Kong, but the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is now promoting the city’s spectacular hiking trails, outlying islands and the Geopark on its Hong Kong Great Outdoors webpage.
HKTB’s tourism promotion features the launch of a new video series, “Four Corners of Hong Kong.” The series features four short films that take viewers on a journey to the city’s four corners – north, south, east and west – showcasing Hong Kong’s diverse scenery, with an invitation to visitors to experience the city’s natural beauty.
HKTB recently released the first full video of the four-part series on the Discover Hong Kong YouTube channel. The remaining three episodes will come one after another throughout the coming fortnight. The videos will also be released on the HKTB’s Xiaohongshu, Douyin and Weibo platforms. The videos transport viewers to the four corners of Hong Kong, climbing mountains and diving into the sea, travelling east to Sai Kung, south to Po Toi Island, Stanley, and Ap Lei Chau, west to Lantau Island, and north to Robin’s Nest Country Park. Each location offers a distinct outdoor experience.
HKTB has teamed up with celebrities from Thailand and Taiwan to extend the video campaign to a wider audience.
The “Four Corners of Hong Kong” video series
1) Experience HK100 – Asia’s Premier Trail Race: A Unique Journey Through East Hong Kong
East: Discovering Geological Wonders
Embark on an race through the landscapes of east Hong Kong, following in the footsteps of trail runners from the Hong Kong 100 Ultra Marathon. The video takes viewers into the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, including Po Pin Chau and the East Dam of High Island Reservoir, and features geological wonders like the rhyolitic hexagonal rock columns.
Along the way, viewers will also see the pristine coastlines of the four bays of Tai Long Wan and Hoi Ha.
2) Southern Outdoors: A Day Trip to Discover Hong Kong’s Coastline
South: Nature at Your Fingertips
Singer Wayne Huang from Taiwan, and actor Payne Peng, also from Taiwan, set sail on an exploration of Hong Kong’s southern shores. They experience kayaking off Stanley Main Beach, take selfies at the rock formations of Po Toi Island as their background, and wrap up their journey by taking a kaito ferry ride to Ap Lei Chau.
This episode celebrates a blend of rugged nature and urban sophistication in Hong Kong’s Southern District where coastal landscapes are just minutes from restaurants.
3) Follow Us Off the Beaten Track of West Hong Kong: LANTAU ADVENTURE
West: Iconic Landmarks and Natural Beauty
The film captures athletes’ ascent to Lantau Peak, Hong Kong’s second-highest mountain, and Sunset Peak, the third-highest mountain, before descending to the lush, tree-lined shores of Pui O Beach.
The runners follow a route that takes in attractions like the Big Buddha, Ngong Ping 360 and Tai O Fishing Village.
4) A Hike at Robin’s Nest Country Park
North: Uncovering Historical Treasures
Thai actress Eye Kamolned Ruengsri takes viewers on a tour of the newly-opened Robin’s Nest Country Park in Hong Kong’s northernmost region. She delves into the history of the area, visiting sites such as the abandoned Lin Ma Hang Lead Mine, and shows viewers remnants of World War II-era Japanese pillboxes at Ah Kung Kok and Shan Tsui as well as the Grade 2-listed MacIntosh Forts (Kong Shan) along the boundary with the Mainland.
The film also follows Eye as she sketches red azaleas and views of the Shenzhen Wutong Mountain Scenic Area.
