A sign on the hiking trail along the Dragon’s Back. Photo: Alamy

Hikers are turning out in huge numbers to enjoy the city’s picturesque nature trails, making it ever harder to get away from the crowds; these days you even have to queue to start walking It’s not unusual these days to venture into Hong Kong’s countryside to get away from it all, only to find it teeming with other hikers seeking an escape from city life. Sometimes you even have to queue to start walking on a trail.