THE Lion Rock mountain popularly known as the Lion Rock Hill is located in Sha Tin District, between Kowloon Tong of Kowloon and Tai Wai. The peak consists of granite covered sparsely by shrubs. The Kowloon granite, which includes Lion Rock, is estimated to be around 140 million years old.
Lion Rock is noted for its shape. Its resemblance to a crouching lion is most striking from the Choi Hung and San Po Kong areas in East Kowloon. A trail winds its way up the forested hillside to the top, culminating atop the lion’s head.
Lion Rock Mountain might only rise a few hundred meters above the horizon but it still somehow manages to create an amazing landscape, something straight out of The Lion King.
Lion Rock is near another famous rock structure, the Amah Rock and even there is a road in Kowloon City named after the mountain Lion Rock Road.
A few parts of the trail are rocky and have no barrier fencing so hikers are exposed to falls off steep cliffs. Numerous signs are placed by the government throughout the trail to warn hikers of this danger.
It is not advisable to take selfies close to the edge of the cliffs on foggy or wet days or take shortcuts as hikers have died needlessly trying to do so.
The trail can be followed across the profile of the lion, eventually linking up with the MacLehose Trail. The rock provides a view of the city and Hong Kong Island at a distance.
If you’re headed away from the capital en route to Lesotho for more remote attractions, a quick stop here is sure to fill you with wonder and inspiration.
Visit this mountain today and if you want company, we’d be more than glad to help you out!