Hiking

Beyond the skyscrapers and neon, Hong Kong reveals a wilder side of mountain trails, empty beaches, and star-filled campsites.

From ancient pilgrimage routes to long-distance tracks, travelers are rediscovering the rewards of slowing down and exploring the world on foot.

Far from Everest’s crowds, Kanchenjunga offers glaciers, high passes, and the rare luxury of true solitude beneath the world’s third-highest peak.

The Argyle Ross challenges with wasps, waterfalls, and weary legs — and rewards with natural pools, cold beer, and Hong Kong’s hidden beauty. Photo & Video by Marcus Robinson.

On Sri Lanka’s 300-kilometre Pekoe Trail, the rewards are as big as the challenges, if you can handle the leeches.

Beneath the shadow of mighty Kanchenjunga lies Sikkim’s Dzongri trek—a lesser-known journey through rhododendron forests and alpine meadows that offers hikers a Himalayan experience without the crowds.

New Remote Lands expedition allows adventurers to experience the “secret path” to Everest in comfort.

Hong Kong’s intense bustle is legendary, but several of its sleepy islands offer refuge amidst natural splendor.

One of Kashmir’s most precious destinations, the Warwan Valley offers myriad wonders for visitors willing to put in the effort.

Winter trekking in China’s Huangshan National Park can be gruelling, but the freezing weather conditions have the potential to produce plentiful visual manna.

Taiwan’s compact size, high concentration of ascents, and outstanding trails make it one of the best destinations in Asia for a hiking adventure.

Of all the trekking adventures on the planet, few are as challenging— but rewarding—as the demanding trails that weave through Oman’s Western Hajar range.