Paragliding

For a bird's-eye view of Hong Kong's beautiful coastline, craggy peaks and lush country parks, consider booking a paragliding session. You’ll soar in a harness suspended below a fabric wing held up by strong, slender strings called lines, which control the speed and direction of the paraglider. Often climbing to altitudes of a few hundred metres, you’ll hike up a mountain for take-off, then land at a designated beach. Don't worry if you're not ready to fly solo — tandem flights are available.

One of the most popular paragliding locations is Dragon's Back on Hong Kong Island, which offers sweeping views over one of the city’s most renowned urban hikes. From your elevated position, you’ll see the Shek O Peninsula, Shek O Peak, and Big Wave Bay.

Hong Kong’s third-highest mountain, Sunset Peak on Lantau Island, is another renowned paragliding spot. True to its name, it’s a great place to take in the stunning sunset its lofty location.

Many paragliding routes also include Ngong Ping in Ma On Shan, which offers stellar vistas of Sai Kung Town and nearby islands, as well as the rugged MacLehose hiking trail.