Causeway Bay Locals Discover 5 Hidden Nature Walks Tourists Miss

More than 1,800 Causeway Bay residents registered for informal walking circles at Victoria Park in the first half of 2026.

These numbers reflect a steady shift toward early-morning outdoor routines as summer temperatures climb and office workers seek quick escapes from Tung Lo Wan Road traffic. Local wellness groups have promoted shorter, shaded routes that fit into 45-minute lunch breaks or pre-dawn sessions before the MTR fills.

Two overlooked routes near familiar landmarks

One circuit begins at the eastern gate of Victoria Park on Causeway Road and follows a narrow service path behind the football pitches to a small bamboo grove that opens onto a 1.2-kilometre loop around the typhoon shelter edge. Another starts from the corner of Tai Hang Road and Tung Lo Wan Road, climbing a set of stone steps locals call the “back stairs” that reach a quiet ridgeline with views of the harbour before descending toward the Causeway Bay Sports Ground. Both routes stay within 800 metres of the main shopping strips yet see almost no tour groups.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department recorded 42,500 visits to these secondary paths in 2025, up 19 per cent from the previous year. Entry remains free, and the department added new signage in March 2025 listing estimated times and shaded rest points. Morning sessions organised by the Causeway Bay Wellness Network cost HK$20 for non-members and include optional stretching led by certified trainers at the Sports Ground pavilion.

How to start this week

Arrive at the Victoria Park eastern gate before 7 a.m. to join the informal group that meets most weekdays. Bring water and wear shoes with grip for the stone steps on the Tai Hang route. Download the department’s trail map from its website or pick up a printed copy at the Sports Ground reception desk on Tung Lo Wan Road. Check the Causeway Bay Wellness Network WeChat group for same-day weather updates and group start times.