In the 2022 Policy Address, the Chief Executive announced that the Government would develop a "Round-the-Island Trail" (the Trail) of about 60 kilometres on Hong Kong Island by connecting the waterfront promenades on the northern shore and a number of existing promenades and countryside walking trails in the Southern District.
The Invigorating Island South Office (IISO) of the Development Bureau (DEVB) and the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) are the policy bureau and works agent respectively for taking forward the Project.
The Trail is divided into five themed sections – "Sunset Walk", "Fishery Walk", "Beach Walk", "Nature Walk" and "Harbour Walk". It connects the urban and natural landscapes, historical heritage and cultural landmarks of Hong Kong Island. It not only provides visitors with improved recreational facilities but also offers a diverse range of leisure activities. By walking along the Trail, visitors can get closer to different cultural and historical sites, as well as exploring scenic countryside paths, appreciating the natural beauty along the way and enjoying the experience with water.
Current Progress
CEDD has been implementing the project in phases since 2023. The landscape works at Victoria Road near Mount Davis and the trail provision and improvement works between Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir Dam and Hong Kong Trail Section 7 near Tai Tam were completed in 2024. The trail provision from South Bay Beach to Chung Hom Kok Road was completed in 2025.
The trail provision and improvement works from Tai Tam Road to Lo Fu Shan Catchwater, from Shek O Road to Shek O Beach, and from Victoria Road to Sha Wan Drive are in progress and targeted for completion in 2026.
Programme
The Government continues to implement the project, with an aim of connecting 90% of the Trail by end-2027 and substantially completing the remaining works by end-2031.