To encourage the public to explore the Hong Kong Trail, the department launched the "Unlocking Hong Kong Trail" hiking challenge, setting up eight checkpoints – one for each trail section, encouraging hikers to explore the trail's biodiversity and history by collecting e-badges at eight checkpoints for prizes, which has so far attracted over 7,400 people.
Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department Country Parks Ranger Services Officer (Education) Francis Tsang explained that participants should register on the event website, then hike to the eight checkpoints. Once there, they scan a QR code and answer a fun fact question to unlock an e-badge.
"Once they have unlocked all eight checkpoints within the event period – by February 28 – they can redeem a set of souvenirs on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last," Tsang noted.
Since the challenge was launched in November 2025, over 7,400 people had signed up, with around 1,800 successfully unlocking all checkpoints as of the end of last year.
Last year, the government introduced the "Four Peaks" tourism initiative, covering Tai Mo Shan, Lantau Peak, Sai Kung Hoi and Victoria Peak, which overlaps with Section 1 of the Hong Kong Trail.
The department is phasing in the initiative, upgrading trails and facilities near High West, and working with nearby stakeholders to design themed green tourism routes linking the Peak Tram, landmarks and specialty cuisines.
The tourism routes, along with facility upgrades and green tourism products are expected to be in place by late 2026.
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