Overview & fast facts
Razor’s Edge Ridge is one of the defining features of Tai To Yan, a mountain located in the northern part of Hong Kong in the New Territories. It lies within the Lam Tsuen Country Park and Lam Tsuen Valley. Tai To Yan will also give you some spectacular views as it overlooks Tai Mo Shan, Shenzhen, Cloudy Hill, and Kai Kung Leng.
Razor’s Edge Ridge consists of completing two mountain peaks, Pak Tai To Yan and Tai To Yan. Like many hikes, there are numerous ways to get to the actual trail of the desired hike. For clarity, we highly recommend starting the hike at Tai Po via the Ngau Kwu Leng hiking trail, which will directly lead you up to Lam Tsuen Country Park, where you can start the Razor’s Edge Ridge hike. Before even starting the hike, make sure to bring enough water, as there are no places along the way to refill and the hike itself requires a lot of physical endurance.
Both peaks offer spectacular views and landscapes of the New Territories, and the trees and plants will remind you of natural beauties seen in temperate forests, making it feel like you are not in Hong Kong but perhaps adventuring in North America, New Zealand, or even Europe. The hike is quite challenging and it is not recommended for beginners, as the trail is unpaved and rugged. Despite the challenge, Razor’s Edge Ridge is arguably one of Hong Kong’s most underrated hikes. Uncrowded, beautiful, and constantly challenging, this is the perfect hike for people who are athletic and looking for the next peak to conquer.
Distance: 8.4 kilometres approx.
Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced
Total ascent: 566 metres
Total time: 3 to 4 hours approx.