Overview & fast facts
Due to the proximity to its famous neighbours Lion Rock and Suicide Cliff, the hidden gem of Tsz Wan Shan can easily be overlooked. This is a great alternative hike to go on in the area because there are likely to be less crowds and the view is still as stunning. If you’ve always wanted to climb Lion Rock but seen the hike as daunting, then Tsz Wan Shan is your answer because it offers very similar views with a bit less effort involved.
This hill is also referred to as Temple Hill, because technically, Tsz Wan Shan is the Cantonese name for the area below the hill as well. The Tsz Wan Shan trail is located within the Ma On Shan Country Park, and intersects with the MacLehose Trail, sections 4 and 5 of the Wilson Trail, as well as the Sha Tin Pass, so if you have energy to spare, there are lots of options for extending the hike.
Be warned though—there are a lot of stairs to tackle on the ascent, so this will well and truly be leg day (a blessing since gyms are closed!). We guarantee the views from the top will more than make up for it though, so lace up those trainers and get started.
Distance: 4 kilometres approx.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Total ascent: 488 metres approx.
Total time: 3 hours approx.