Bored of the bedroom? Worn out the kitchen table? Sounds like you need to get out more. Andrew James runs down his favourite spots to get off in the open.

Bluff Island, Sai Kung
Where better than an island classified as a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’ to delve into the experimental? Bluff Island, situated in the Port Shelter south of Sai Kung, is accessible by either kayak or speed boat from Sai Kung Village. There’s a protected beach in a bay on the north side of the island called Ung Kong Wan and a small hill to walk up that has views over the rest of Port Shelter. Be warned – the island may be deserted during the week but can be packed with people come the weekend. Or maybe you’re into that.

How to get there: Head to Sai Kung and rent kayaks. Check your bearings and paddle out beyond the golf course on Kau Sai Chau. Or save your energy for the island and take a sampan from Sai Kung Village.
 

Ng Tung Chai waterfall, Tai Mo Shan
In the New Territories, there’s a quiet valley with waterfalls under Tai Mo Shan. There you’ll find a quiet freshwater pool in a natural amphitheatre – it’s just a short walk from Ng Tung Chai village. We recommend the lower falls as it’s cleanest and easiest to get to from the trailhead. If you don’t bring something for ground cover, the rough rocks may detract from your otherwise pleasurable foray into nature. For a little extra, a small freshwater pool above the main falls makes for another nifty spot.

How to get there: Take minibus 25K from the Tai Po Market MTR station. Hop off at Ng Tung Chai village and head up behind the buildings. The bus doesn’t go right to the village, so you may prefer to take a taxi straight to Ng Tung Chai village.
 

Grassy Hill, New Territories
So you’re looking for a view? Grassy Hill is your spot. Overlooking Sha Tin and the surrounding countryside, this spot – as its name suggests – is a gentle slope covered in long grasses and wild flowers. The perfect spot to settle down for a picnic – or whatever else you might be craving. If you make it to the top, there are some well-situated boulders where no passers-by will see you giving it up for Mother Nature. Try not to scare the cows.

How to get there: From the Tsuen Wan MTR station, take minibus 82 to Shing Mun Reservoir. There’s an access road up the northwest side of the reservoir (at the junction take a right) and the trail along the side of Grassy Hill follows the next road on your left.
 

Kau Ling Chung campsite, Lantau Island
If you’re not up for the attention of others get by basking au naturel at Cheung Sha Beach on Lantau, stay on the bus from Tung Chung and alight at Shek Pik Reservoir. An hour walk along the road lands you at your own private beach. Thanks to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department classifying this as a ‘strenuous’ hike in (it’s not), the campsite and beach are generally deserted. A gently flowing stream and smooth beach sees almost no action and therefore is a must-do for the adventurous. You may have some eyes on you as the Macau ferries pass by, but it all adds to the experience. And once you’re done, you can spend the night at the nearby camp site.

How to get there: Take bus 11 or 23 from Tung Chung or bus 1 from Mui Wo. Hop off just after Shek Pik Reservoir and head in along Section 8 of the Lantau Trail. At the waterfall, take the trail down the beach.


MTR rooftop, Mong Kok
For the truly daring, you could zip up on to the rooftop of exit E2 at the Mong Kok MTR Station. There’s no avoiding the gaze of the exercising masses in California Fitness across the street, but the roof is surrounded by planted bushes offering cover from those at street level. There’s even a sleeping bag already up there ready to use. Just don’t stick your bum up too high. From here you get a great view of the crowds – perfect stimulus for the visual side of your brain.

How to get there: Take the red or green line to Mong Kok MTR Station, walk up the stairs and clamber up the side of the wall. Stay low and avoid the cops.

Disclaimer:
Indecency in public carries with it a maximum penalty of a $1000 fine and six months imprisonment. That's for indecently exposing any part of your body in public.

If you happen to be into some man-to-man action when the cops roll up, you could face up to five years in prison. Don't say we didn't warn you...

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