Heritage trails in Hong Kong

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Marker along the Dr Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail
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Marker along the Wong Nai Chung Gap Trail

Several heritage trails have been designed in Hong Kong:

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Trails designed by the Antiquities and Monuments Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department:

Other trails include
Military history trails

See also

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