Royal Geographical Society - Hong Kong

16/06/2026

🌿 Discover Yellow Dragon Gorge with Rory Mackay – Lantau Island🌿

Hidden deep within Lantau’s glorious countryside lies Yellow Dragon Gorge — a secluded oasis far from the city’s hustle and bustle.

On this adventure, participants will journey boulder by boulder upstream into a dramatic vertical landscape, surrounded by cliffs and cascading waterfalls. It’s a wild, breathtaking setting where you’ll scarcely believe you’re still in Hong Kong.

✨ The trip offers ample time to soak in the majesty of the gorge and enjoy multiple waterfalls along the way.

⚡ Difficulty: Moderate. The route is technical, involving stone‑to‑stone stepping and skirting around waterfalls, so a degree of agility is required.

📅 Jun 27 - Join us for this unforgettable experience led by Rory Mackay and explore one of Hong Kong’s hidden natural treasures!

Click here to secure your spot https://rgshk.org.hk/lantau-yellow-dragon-gorge-field-trip-on-sat-27-june-2026

15/06/2026

✨ Join us for Keith Macgregor’s Talk – 22 June ✨

Between 1950 and 1980, Hong Kong’s streets glowed with neon. These gas‑filled glass tubes lit up the city in dazzling shapes, designs, and colours — symbols of a booming metropolis.

Photographer Keith Macgregor will share how he documented this glorious era. In 1998, he spent over 40 nights walking and driving across Hong Kong to record nearly every neon sign — from Aberdeen to Shau Kei Wan, Tsim Sha Tsui to Sai Kung. His photographs captured the artistry, imagination, and craftsmanship behind these vibrant works, later published in his classic book Neon City: Hong Kong at Night.

Keith will also reflect on how neon began to vanish, replaced by billboards and removed through urban redevelopment, forever changing the city’s streetscapes.

Booking link https://rgshk.org.hk/payment-for-keith-macgregor-s-talk-on-mon-22-june-2026

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

🏔️ What does it take to stand on the summit of the world’s 8th-highest mountain and manage one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious clubs? 🏙️

Join us for Summiting Manaslu: The Mountain of Spirit ❄️ with Kurt Walter

📅 Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026

🍷 Complimentary drinks from 6:45 pm | 🎤 Talk at 7:30 pm

An inspiring evening on endurance, leadership, and resilience—from extreme altitude in the Himalayas to leadership under pressure in Hong Kong.

📍 https://mailchi.mp/rgshk.org.hk/talk-by-kurt-walter-june2026

03/06/2026

One year on from our fascinating evening on "The Hon Phineas Ryrie" with speaker Alan MacDonald, hosted at the Hong Kong Club in collaboration with The HK St Andrew’s Society, the Royal Geographical Society Hong Kong is delighted to welcome Alan back for another captivating journey into Hong Kong’s colonial past.

This year’s talk explores Sir James Lockhart: Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong (1895–1902), Founder of the Hong Kong Football Club – His Achievements and Legacy.

Same venue, same speaker, and another remarkable story from Hong Kong history.

Join us here: https://mailchi.mp/rgshk.org.hk/talk-by-alan-macdonald-on-tue-16-june2026

02/06/2026

A fascinating lecture on “The Irish in Hong Kong: A Hidden Chapter in the Territory’s History” highlighted the wide-reaching Irish contribution to Hong Kong’s government, law, policing, education, and public life.

Arthur Kennedy, who developed Kennedy Town. William Caine, who founded what became the Hong Kong Police Force. And generations of professionals in Hong Kong’s medical sector whose influence continued long after.

With thanks to venue sponsor Tanner De Witt and speaker and author Mark O’Neill for an engaging evening.

📘 The book is available in bookstores.

19/05/2026

Last Saturday, Royal Geographical Society - Hong Kong members enjoyed a memorable field trip to Sha Tau Kok, where guide Paul Chan from Walk In Hong Kong 活現香港shared fascinating insights into the relationship between STK and the Hakka villages nearby like K*k Po (谷埔), Luk Keng (鹿頸), Lai Chi Wo(荔枝窩)and Mui Tsz Lam (梅子林)

Along the way, we had the chance to meet all of the village chiefs of those villages all in one place! How a pleasant surprise!😆

Although we were unable to visit Chung Ying Street this time, lunch still came with a special highlight — the restaurant’s rooftop, where we all went up to greet tourists on the China side.

Special thanks to Charles from 沙頭角故事館 for hosting RGS-HK members, and to Paul for arranging such a thoughtful and engaging trip.

16/05/2026

What does it mean to be courageous, curious, and resilient?

Students at ESF West Island School and SKH Chan Young Secondary School recently explored these ideas firsthand through talks by renowned explorer Benedict Allen, hosted as part of the Royal Geographical Society - Hong Kong School Outreach Programme.

By hearing the story of his 3,600-mile solo trek, they identified how risk-taking, resilience and being an open-minded inquirer are essential for their own journeys, Benedict encouraged students to embrace curiosity, open-mindedness, and the confidence to step into the unknown.

A huge thank you to both schools for hosting these inspiring sessions, and to Benedict Allen for helping nurture the adventurers of tomorrow.

https://www.skhcyss.edu.hk/en/news/view?id=249

15/05/2026

⛵⚓ Boat Field Trip to Po Toi Island aboard the historic So Fong schooner & Java wooden launch 🌊

📅 Friday, 29 May 2026
📍 Depart from Stanley Blake Pier: 10am
📍 Return to Stanley Blake Pier: approximately 5:30pm

Join the RGS-HK for a memorable day at sea aboard two of Hong Kong’s most iconic heritage vessels. Cruise along the spectacular South Side coastline before arriving at the dramatic and remote island of Po Toi.

Expect:
• Sailing on the 82-foot So Fong schooner & 56-foot Java launch
• Stunning coastal scenery around Hong Kong Island
• Free time exploring Po Toi Island
• Lunch and farewell feast at the famous Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant before its closure
• A rare chance to experience Hong Kong’s maritime heritage

*~Spaces are limited!~*

More details & booking:
https://rgshk.org.hk/rgs-events/all-events-past/item/2690-boat-field-trip-on-the-iconic-82-foot-so-fong-schooner-56-foot-java-wooden-launch-with-lunch-on-po-toi-island.html