There’s something magical about summer in Hong Kong, it is that moment when the city’s skyline fades behind misty hills, the air hums with cicadas, and the scent of rain-soaked earth fills the trails. It’s the season when you will have early morning meet-up, laughter echoing through bamboo forests, and shared bottles of water at the summit. Whether you’re a long-time member who knows every twist of Dragon’s Back or a newcomer eager to take your first steps with us, this is your invitation to embrace the heat, the challenge, and the beauty of hiking together.

We met on a grey Saturday morning at Tung Chung MTR, the familiar buzz of the station softened by the low ceiling of clouds hanging over Lantau Island. Packs were checked, and greetings exchanged - those small rituals that mark the beginning of a shared hike. The weather forecast had promised clouds and occasional light rain, and it delivered exactly that. Visibility was limited to less than 20 meters, giving the day a quiet, inward-looking mood before we’d even set foot on the trail.

From Tung Chung, we boarded the bus to Pak Kung Au, watching the urban edges fade into misted hillsides. The ride itself set the tone: winding roads, damp windows, and fleeting glimpses of green slopes vanishing into cloud.