Mount Johnston (Yuk Kwai Shan)

Wander

South IslandAp Lei Chau

Duration: ~2.5hrs

Distance: 4.5km

Difficulty: Medium – Hard 

(Steep incline and slippery)

 

Yuk Kwai Shan may be just 196m in height. Yet this hill which is located in the south-west corner of Hong Kong Island offers spectacular views in every direction.

After hiking to the top, you can see Brick Hill, Ocean Park, Aberdeen Marina and even Lamma Island. You can also walk down to the lighthouse on the small adjoining island of Ap Lei Pai.