Bowen Road Fitness Trail
Bowen Road Fitness Trail
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Brad
Hong Kong, China180,192 contributions
Mar 2020
The Bowen Road Fitness Trail is an easy trail in the Mid-Levels above Wanchai and Happy Valley that is 3km long, nicely paved with a couple interesting things to see along the way.
The trail is popular running path for residents. You'll encounter quite a few joggers and an equal number of walkers. Viewpoints are pretty good but not as impressive as what you find on the Lugard Road trail further west above Central district.
You'll find a leisure area at the Wanchai Gap Road intersection. There are a handful of shrines along the path. You'll find one of the six historic city of Victoria boundary stones as well as the Lover's Rock, a 9 metre granite monolith which is interesting to take a look at.
Overall, the Bowen Trail is sort of poor man's Lugard Road trail from a sightseeing perspective. It is a better fitness trail for those looking for a place to jog or run by comparison.
The trail is popular running path for residents. You'll encounter quite a few joggers and an equal number of walkers. Viewpoints are pretty good but not as impressive as what you find on the Lugard Road trail further west above Central district.
You'll find a leisure area at the Wanchai Gap Road intersection. There are a handful of shrines along the path. You'll find one of the six historic city of Victoria boundary stones as well as the Lover's Rock, a 9 metre granite monolith which is interesting to take a look at.
Overall, the Bowen Trail is sort of poor man's Lugard Road trail from a sightseeing perspective. It is a better fitness trail for those looking for a place to jog or run by comparison.
Written March 22, 2020
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Safemach
Hong Kong, China314 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Been in Hong Kong many times and lived there twice for 6 months each time but no one ever told me about this. My favourite thing to do in Hong Kong now.
My route from Central was as follows:
Up the mid levels escalator, short cut through the historic police station, into the botanic gardens heading east and up, cross the pedestrian bridge then left onto McDonnell? street. Head up the steps following the peak tram line for a few minutes then left when you come up onto the magazine gap road bridge and follow the road til you get to Bowen Road. Walk to end and turn around. Did the same in reverse but didn't take escalators, came down Elgin Street which was fun. 3 hours round trip.
Enjoy.
My route from Central was as follows:
Up the mid levels escalator, short cut through the historic police station, into the botanic gardens heading east and up, cross the pedestrian bridge then left onto McDonnell? street. Head up the steps following the peak tram line for a few minutes then left when you come up onto the magazine gap road bridge and follow the road til you get to Bowen Road. Walk to end and turn around. Did the same in reverse but didn't take escalators, came down Elgin Street which was fun. 3 hours round trip.
Enjoy.
Written December 15, 2018
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Prachir G
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg54 contributions
Sep 2018
Amazing place to walk/jog/run. Several trails available. Great view of the city. You feel refreshed after the workout.
Written September 21, 2018
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yellowperilhk
Hong Kong, China978 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Starting where Bowen Road begins on Magazine Gap Road, the "trail" winds its way towards the end at Stubbs Road. Totally paved, it is an easy and level walk. There are public toilets and places where you can rest along the way. There are also pieces of exercise equipment and chidren's play areas. It is extremely popular with walkers and runners. There are views of the city below as you progress from above Admiralty, Wanchai and Causeway Bay. If you don't live in the area and have to walk up, there are steep walks up from Garden Road, the Peak Tram terminus, Wan Chai and even Happy Valley. Beware of the dog poo!
Written December 28, 2017
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Craig_Tapper
Sydney, Australia837 contributions
Jul 2016 • Business
I am staying in a serviced apartment on Wan Chai Gap Road where one of the roads that heads up to Bowen Road Fitness Trail is right outside the door. The hill on the way up is really steep so I was puffing and my heart was pounding throughout the 7 minutes it took me to get to the trail (a good start if the goal is fitness) albeit it's doable at any pace - as witness is the number of older local residents making their way slowly up. So if you're not in a rush it's still viable. The trail itself is pleasantly flat, dappled sunlight through the tress make it pleasant and the gaps in the trees provide spectacular views of the high rise appartments and sky-scrapers on Hong Kong Island and across to Kowloon. A pleasant way to get a work out and some sight seeing all in one - although I'd recommend not to do it in the heat of the day, I was sweating heavily at 7:00am so at peak daytime heat it would be grossly unpleasant. A tip, make sure you take a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Written July 23, 2016
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TheOExpress🏴🇭🇰
Hong Kong, China6,104 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
…as well as beautiful parks to see too. Some of the parts are a little narrow considering how busy it can get but other features more than make up for this, like the aforementioned views and very well looked after public toilets.
Written March 19, 2022
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SuzTrev
Brighton and Hove, UK107 contributions
Nov 2018 • Business
Had heard about the trail, and it exceeded expectations
Staying in centre of Wan Chai was only a 15-20 minute uphill walk to the trail.
Nice views, and car free, was a flat 6k run, half way up to the peak, partly in morning shade, great to see people of all ages jogging and running.
And in Wan Chai Park saw many locals limbering up for the day doing stretching and Tai Chi, very atmospheric.
Worth the effort to escape the manic aspect of HK
Staying in centre of Wan Chai was only a 15-20 minute uphill walk to the trail.
Nice views, and car free, was a flat 6k run, half way up to the peak, partly in morning shade, great to see people of all ages jogging and running.
And in Wan Chai Park saw many locals limbering up for the day doing stretching and Tai Chi, very atmospheric.
Worth the effort to escape the manic aspect of HK
Written November 24, 2018
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Mandy H
Dubai, United Arab Emirates201 contributions
Jun 2017
This "trail" is a paved single (car) lane that winds it's way from the top of Happy Valley over Wan Chai and Admiralty and deposits you just outside midlevels. There are some fabulous city views at night, and it's easy to do multiple laps and get a good workout in.
Written September 9, 2017
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Dave4242
Des Moines, IA152 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
I am an avid runner so finding places to run is always a quest. I am happy to report this is the best place to run in Hong Kong! It can be difficult to find and get to, but once you are there it is well worth it. I was staying in Wan Chai and it was straight up from my hotel (Hotel Indigo) and I mean straight up! Park itself is green, lush, and clean. Some people but not too many. There are also toilet facilities if you need. Perfect for running or walking. You get a nice view of the city from a different perspective as well.
Written March 13, 2017
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Jim J
52 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
You can drive, but walking from Wanchai is recommended. Bring water. Bowen road is an aquaduct built at the end of the 1800s by then Governor Bowen. Nice views and great exercise. Tranquil! Bring a few coins, buy incense and light it.
Written March 11, 2017
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