The Rhino Rock is one of the most unique rock formations in Stanley, Hong Kong. It’s famous as it bears an uncanny resemblance to a Rhinoceros. The hike to Rhino Rock is relatively easy, less than 1-kilometers each way. With great views of the Stanley coast, the 30 minutes hike is a great mini-adventure for a sunny day! This trail is also known as Che Pau Teng in Cantonese.

There are 2 ways in which you can reach the starting point of the trail. First, you can take the MTR to Sai Wan Ho station and got off at exit A, then took the number 14 bus to Stanley Fort. Alternatively, you can take the number 6A bus directly from Central Exchange Square. Both options take you to the same Stanley Fort Bus stop, which is the last stop on the route.

You can also take a taxi from anywhere in HK (like Repulse Bay or Deep Water Bay) to Stanley Fort. Show this to your driver: 赤柱炮台.

Once you get off the bus you will see the stairs (pictured above) next to the security entrance to the Stanley fort. As soon as you get off the bus, head across the road to the stairway entrance, which is right next to the security booth of the fort entrance.

The trail begins with 150m of straight incline. That means despite the tiny distance of this hike, you will still get a quick burn in the legs as you power through this section of trail. Follow the trail until you reach a trigonometric marker (basically a white pillar/pole).

You will need to divert off the path here and head into the bushes on your right-hand side. The gap into the bushes is marked with ribbons by previous hikers. From this point will start your bush trail and rugged terrain of mainly rocks and gravel to the magnificent rock formations.

You will see glimpses of the gorgeous coastline and although sometimes quite difficult to keep to the path, as the trail looks a bit too adventurous, it is actually a simple dirt trail as long as you can manage to stay on it.

At times will have to sit/slide down on your bottom as it can be quite slippery and cross over a few boulders.

The trail is barely an hour and a half at the most, depending on how many picture stops you make as there are some great photo spots on the way. It’s quite a treat to spot the Rhino because you tend you get lost with so many rock formations on the way.

When you reach The Rhino Rock you will be amazed by how well the shape resembles that of a rhino. If you want to be more adventurous you can try to climb the Rhino and sit on the horn if you dare. There is a tree and a rope to help, if you walk a bit behind the Rhino. However I do recommend doing it with utmost caution and at your own risk.

I hope you enjoy this trail as much as I did as the views are so refreshing and rewarding.