0/10. 0m elevation gain. This is a city/art walk
Cel phone coverage: Full
Water needs: 0.5 liter.
Appreciation: 8/10. This is not a hike per se but rather, an art-walk. You will explore Wanchai and discover the work of a number of street artists
Exercise Area: No
Transportation: Start at Wanchai MTR, exit B1.
Why it's worth it:
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HKwalls is a non-profit arts organisation that aims to create opportunities for local and international artists to showcase their talent in Hong Kong and internationally through the mediums of street art and street culture. We celebrate creativity, originality and freedom of expression; actively work on connecting and building relationships with artists, the community and organisations worldwide through high-quality public art, while making the creative process accessible to all.
HKwalls holds an annual street art festival in Hong Kong during Hong Kong’s art month each March, as well as year round programming that focuses on artists’ career development and raising awareness through the arts.
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You can open the walking map I created that is in the header and just follow the path which will have you go through most of the street art pieces of HKWall2019. When we were walking it, some of the pieces weren't completed or even started. You will therefore have a chance to see even more!
Duration:
2.25 hour (6 km), 3-4 if you want to explore the urban part and museum
Difficulty: 6.5/10
Cel phone coverage: Everywhere
Water needs: 0.5 liter
Appreciation: 8/10. Some historical urban exploration. Some views. Nice police museum
Transportation: Wanchai MTR exit A3. Return via any number of buses in Aberdeen. And, actually, via the Wong Chuk Hang MTR station, starting Dec 28th, 2016
Why it's worth it:
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| Get out at Exit A3, from Wan Chai MTR station |
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Go straight across Johnston Road, onto Toy Street, aka Tai Yuen Street (太原街).
Spend some time exploring the various toy stores, with classic, and modern kid-pleasers.
Once done, keep going on Tai Yuen until you reach Queen's Road
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| You will see the old post-office. Take Wan Chai gap road, immediately on the left of the post-office (now is the Environmental Resource Center) |
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| Cross Kennedy Road and take the stairs up. A bit of a steeper climb at this point |
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| You'll reach Bowen Road Park. Take a little break and admire this quaint little park |
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| Then resume your climb toward Wanchai gap, still via Wan Chai Gap Road |
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| You'll reach this point, Wan Chai gap proper. With its eponymous park. The Police Museum is on the right. Worth a detour |
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| The police museum. It is free. Once you are done visiting, retrace your steps to the park. |
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| Then take Aberdeen Reservoir Road |
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| About 500m to the upper reservoir, another 150m to the lower reservoir |
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| Almost done |
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Descending towards Aberdeen. Tons of buses to wherever you want to go. And MTR!
But, before you leave, try some local food at one of the Cha Chaan Teng
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Please, don't litter!
Hiking is about communion with nature. So please pickup after yourself. There's no excuse to leave plastic bags, water bottles or any rubbish on or around the trails; if you managed to bring it, you can manage to bring it back!
