Mostly known as a transit hub and next to Hong Kong International Airport, Tsing Yi is definitely not the first location that comes to mind when considering going for a hike unless you live on the island. Well, I’m here to prove you wrong!

Adventure time for best views of Tsing Ma Bridge - Let’s go! — Adventure time for best views of Tsing Ma Bridge – Let’s go!

Dubbed as the San Francisco of Hong Kong (by me), Tsing Yi Nature Trails provide vantage points of the Tsing Ma Bridge that reminds me so much of the hike of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco! Easy to navigate with designated viewing points along the way, this 5 km with minimal uphill climb is very manageable and provides a close-up of the iconic bridge.

Tsing Ma Bridge views from Tsing Yi Nature Trail

Docks and shipyards spotted along Tsing Yi Nature Trails Hike

Streets and shipyard spotted on Tsing Yi Nature Trails Hike

Getting There

1.Trail Begins at Cheung Wang Estate

Buses 948 and E21 drop off near Cheung Wang Estate. Otherwise, take the Tung Chung MTR line to the last stop in Tsing Yi and cab it to the Estate.

Stray cat spotted at the parking garage at Cheung Wang Estate

2. Once at Cheung Wang Estate, go around the Estate complex up a hill until you see the entrance for Tsing Yi Nature Trails. Your hike begins here!

The main portion of the trail is a loop with various points of entry throughout, hence to complete the loop will be roughly 5km and will take you back towards Cheung Wang Estate.

Because we hiked this trail during springtime, the skies were often grey with heavy clouds looming over. However, the hibiscus and other flowers alike highlighted the trail with their vibrant colors, making up for the dull grey in the backdrop!

Entry to the Tsing Yi Nature Trails uphill from Cheung Wang Estate

Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong’s Golden Gate Bridge (dubbed by moi)

Views of Cheung Wang Estate and SKH Tsing Yi Chu Yan Primary School from the Hills of Tsing Yi Nature Trails

Spring blossoms along Tsing Yi Nature Trails

Tsing Ma Bridge et Moi circa Spring 2021

Other Tips

Tsing Yi Park is close by, depending on which section of the Tsing Yi Nature Trail you exit from. It’s walkable (within 2-3km) and a nice place to leisurely walk around and check out!

Maritime Square, one of the main malls in Tsing Yi has an array of Chinese cuisine, many of which targeting Mainland Chinese taste buds, hence a great place to check out if you are craving hotpot or northern Chinese food! We had an excellent Peking Duck among other dishes at The Door Northern Chinese Dining.

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Tsing Yi Nature Trails Hike HONG KONG