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Photos: Hong Kongers go hiking to escape coronavirus fear

Remote hiking trails are offering Hong Kongers an open-air escape from the coronavirus fears that have engulfed the densely-populated city and triggered the closure of public facilities and schools. However, the sudden increase of walkers has left a trail of rubbish behind, including surgical masks and hand wipes.

Updated on: Mar 05, 2020 6:26 PM IST

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People seen taking photographs at a lookout point along a hiking trail in Hong Kong. Hong Kongers are escaping the coronavirus anxiety that has gripped the crowded city by heading for the hills to find fresh air and space to exercise. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

Updated on Mar 05, 2020 6:26 PM

People seen taking photographs at a lookout point along a hiking trail in Hong Kong. Hong Kongers are escaping the coronavirus anxiety that has gripped the crowded city by heading for the hills to find fresh air and space to exercise. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

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A man takes a selfie with his baby along a hiking trail. While the financial hub is known for soaring skyscrapers and cramped housing blocks, its steep mountains and remote hiking trails offer welcome relief from the Covid-19 fears which triggered the closure of public facilities. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

Updated on Mar 05, 2020 6:26 PM

A man takes a selfie with his baby along a hiking trail. While the financial hub is known for soaring skyscrapers and cramped housing blocks, its steep mountains and remote hiking trails offer welcome relief from the Covid-19 fears which triggered the closure of public facilities. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

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On a narrow nature trail that winds up to High Junk Peak, overlooking the turquoise shoreline of Clear Water Bay, hikers form a queue on the steep and rocky path up to the summit. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

Updated on Mar 05, 2020 6:26 PM

On a narrow nature trail that winds up to High Junk Peak, overlooking the turquoise shoreline of Clear Water Bay, hikers form a queue on the steep and rocky path up to the summit. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

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“I’ve been staying at home for too long. Going out hiking, I think everyone shares the same thought—that is to breathe some fresh air, make ourselves comfortable, enjoy the breeze and the view,” 26-year-old Sadie Lam told AFP. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

Updated on Mar 05, 2020 6:26 PM

“I’ve been staying at home for too long. Going out hiking, I think everyone shares the same thought—that is to breathe some fresh air, make ourselves comfortable, enjoy the breeze and the view,” 26-year-old Sadie Lam told AFP. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

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Over the past weekends, long, snaking lines of people have been seen on popular trails like Lion Rock and Dragon’s Back. However, the sudden increase of walkers has left a trail of rubbish behind, including surgical masks and hand wipes, and environmental group Greenpeace is urging people to “hike without trace”. (Yan Zhao / AFP)

Updated on Mar 05, 2020 6:26 PM

Over the past weekends, long, snaking lines of people have been seen on popular trails like Lion Rock and Dragon’s Back. However, the sudden increase of walkers has left a trail of rubbish behind, including surgical masks and hand wipes, and environmental group Greenpeace is urging people to “hike without trace”. (Yan Zhao / AFP)

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Some 101 patients have tested positive for the virus in Hong Kong, two of whom have died, reported AFP. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

Updated on Mar 05, 2020 6:26 PM

Some 101 patients have tested positive for the virus in Hong Kong, two of whom have died, reported AFP. (Vivek Prakash / AFP)

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