Overview & fast facts
It should come as no surprise that some of Hong Kong’s hikes are named after the shapes of its mountains; likewise, Pyramid Hill gets its name from its cone-like summit. As mentioned earlier, you will have to pass through the Ngong Ping tablelands to reach Pyramid Hill. Ngong Ping in Ma On Shan—not to be confused with that of Lantau Island—is one of few plateaus in Hong Kong and offers a perfect location for camping, as its grasslands are surrounded by low-lying shrubs and the land is generally flat.
Ngong Ping Campsite has 20 spots for tents and also some barbecue pits with benches and tables for a bonfire-like experience on a mountain. When nature calls, there is no need to hide amongst the shrubs—there are dry pit toilets available for privacy. For adrenaline junkies, Pyramid Hill is the place for paragliding and the panoramic views of Sai Kung Town and nearby hills will make you (even more) thankful you came because, in all honesty, who would want to miss a bird’s-eye view of Sai Kung?
Distance: 9.5 kilometres approx.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Total ascent: 574 metres approx.
Total time: 4.5 hours approx.