Take part in a race that winds through Hong Kong’s parks to avoid running into your loved ones

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If you’re looking for a “safe” excursion in Hong Kong on the third day of the Lunar New Year – an ominous day according to folklore – then head to Wildtrek Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year Snake Tour 2025.

The tour is not so much a tour as two trail races through the Sai Kung East and West Country Parks in the New Territories on January 31st.

The Third day of the new year is known as Chi Kou or red mouth in the Chinese calendar and is a day when the risk of an argument with someone is highest. Tradition says that on this day it is best to take part in outdoor activities and enjoy nature rather than visiting relatives or having other people at home so as not to be offended or offended.

One of two routes for Wildtrek Hong Kong's Chinese New Year Snake Tour 2025. Photo: Wildtrek Hong Kong — One of two routes for Wildtrek Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year Snake Tour 2025. Photo: Wildtrek Hong Kong

The two races start and end at the Pak Tam Chung PHAB (Physically Disabled and Non-Disabled) location. The 27 km (17 mile) race starts at 9 a.m. with a time limit of eight hours. An 18km race starts at 9.30am with a time limit of 6.5 hours.