One of the enjoyable half day hikes through Ma On Shan Country Park include Buffalo Hill and Buffalo West Hill, which you can do as a loop trail from entry points into the country park near Tai Shui Hang or Shek Mun or as part of point-to-point routes through the country park. You've some options as there are a handful of ways to approach these two near twin peaks. Buffalo Hill (606m) and West Buffalo Hill (611m) and just next to each other in the middle of a range through the country park. From atop both, hikers are afforded 360 degree panoramic views of the surrounding park as well as numerous notably places around Hong Kong in the distance. You can easily make out Sai Kung, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin as well as Tolo Harbour and Tai Po. The geography and plant life changes quite a bit as you climb the two hills. The country park is heavily forested with streams and stretches of thicker vegetation at the lower levels, as you ascend the tree lines, you enter more shrubby areas which then give way to grassy peaks where trees give way to hillsides with much exposure to the sun, wind and rain but also to completely unobstructed, remarkable views - when sky conditions are favourable. It is a challenging but good hike, plenty of nice vegetation to see and at the top, fantastic views. Note: Like the vast majority of Hong Kong's longer distance trails, there are no facilities once you get into the country park along the trails. As such, bring sufficient water, snacks, sunscreen and hat and be mindful of weather conditions before setting off. Note: You can use hiking trail apps like AllTrails or Hiking Trails HK to plot and plan the route you want to take across or through Ma On Shan Country Park to visit the Buffalo Hills.

Ma on Shan peak. With a height of 702 metres (2,303 ft), it stands among the ten highest mountains in Hong Kong. The mountain borders Sha Tin and Tai Po districts.  This is one of the best hikes I’ve done in Hong Kong and it is really worth you doing it. It is best to start the hike at Ma On Shan BBQ site.  There the trail leads up on the ‘family trail’   This will lead tp what looks like a dead end, ignore this and hop the fence.  The real hike will begin .  It starts off easy enough, with muddy but well defined path through the trees and vegetation. The trees disappear and make way for lush green vegetation and mountainous vista ahead of you.  Don’t stop, just keep going forward.  The trail was excellent, the wind blowing and the fresh air around you.  Invigorating Keep going up the path, youll come to a dead end and a barrier.  Igonore this, hop over it and continue going up. It gets steeper and more challenging as you go up but it;ll be worth it.  The views also get better and better as you go. The trail leads to what is known as Pyramid Peak, im unsure why I guess it kind of looks like a pyramid (maybe).  What do you think? The views from the top are simply awesome, and well worth the challengin climb.  You’ll be glad you did it To end the hike follow the signs and go back to a village and get the bus to Sai Kung.  from there you can get a bus back into the city.