Introduction

Covering some 40 per cent of the territory, country parks in Hong Kong provide a great variety of trails for hiking or leisure walks.

Hiking requires no special skills but suitable training and preparation are necessary for the hikers to cope with the many-fold changes and prevent misfortunes from happening.

The safety guidelines and emergency measures in this booklet will help hikers to enhance safety in hiking.

The information contained in this booklet is for reference only. Please consult updated maps and other useful information when planning your route for each hiking trip.

Prevention against Dengue Fever
The Basics
Preparation
Along the Way
Possible Hazards and hints to Hikers
Means to Seek Help
Phone Numbers

 

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