Meet the man who's climbed every peak and visited every island in Hong Kong
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Photographer and adventurer Simon Wan Chi-Chung has devoted his life to exploring Hong Kong's great outdoors. He explains to CNN Travel what inspires him and offers advice for those looking to experience the city's many wild spaces on their own.
Hong Kong (CNN) — Surrounded by photos, maps and other documents, 45-year-old photographer Simon Wan Chi-Chung is planning his next great Hong Kong adventure. This is no weekend getaway. He's going to climb every peak in Hong Kong -- in one trip.
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