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Coasteering Hong Kong

The goal of coasteering – a combination of climbing, swimming, and cliff jumps – is to navigate along a coast staying as near the waterline as possible. Hong Kong’s rugged headlands offer plenty of opportunities for adventure. (Photo: SCMP's Tessa Chan)

September 30, 2016
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