Hiking

Hiking guides, routes, and the best trails on the map.

Mist drifting between the towering quartzite sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie, with a solitary forested column rising in the foreground

One Day in Zhangjiajie: The Perfect Avatar Mountains Itinerary

Three thousand sandstone pillars wrapped in mist — the mountains that inspired Avatar. You need two days to do them justice, but here's how to see the very best of Zhangjiajie in one.

14 Jun 2026Read more

Two hikers standing on the narrow grassy knoll of the Roys Peak viewpoint at golden hour, with the blue arms of Lake Wānaka and pink-lit ranges far below

New-zealand

Hiking Roys Peak, Wānaka: The Complete Trail Guide

A relentless climb above Lake Wānaka to the most photographed viewpoint in New Zealand. Here's how to earn the shot — and when to go to have it almost to yourself.

14 Jun 2026Read more

The snow-covered summit ridge of Hallasan rising under a clear blue sky above Jeju Island in winter

South-korea

Hiking Hallasan, Jeju: Complete Summit Trail Guide

South Korea's highest peak, climbed the classic way — up the long Seongpanak forest trail and down Gwaneumsa's dramatic ridge to a frozen crater at the top of Jeju.

14 Jun 2026Read more

Hiker sitting on the cliff edge of Lion Rock with the Kowloon skyline far below

Hong-kong

Must-Do Hikes in Hong Kong: Four Trails That Define the City

Skyscrapers from a cliff edge, ridgelines above the sea, and beaches you can only reach on foot — Hong Kong is secretly one of the world's great hiking cities.

20 May 2026Read more