Off the cost of Clear Water Bay in Sai Kung, Tung Lung Chau (Chau = island in Cantonese) is one of the few outlying islands where you may only visit at the weekend when the ferries are running. However, there are certainly more ferries than other remote islands such as Po Toi Island, Crooked Island and Tung Ping Chau. “Tung Lung” pheonetically sounds like “hole” in Cantonese. That’s the origin of the name given by the locals because the island features many sea caves that look like holes on the wall. While there are very few residents today, this small island attracts hundreds of visitors at the weekend to go camping, rock climbing or coasteering. Monuments and Lighthouse on the Island Tung Lung Chau Light house 東龍洲燈塔 Ancient rock carving in Tung Lung Chau 東龍洲石刻HIking Trail towards Tathong Point 南堂尾 There are a few sight seeing spots on Tung Lung Island. The first monument is the ancient rock carving measuring 1.8m by 2.4m. It was the earliest ancient rock carving recorded in Hong Kong and was declared a monument in…
Sound, sight, view of the ocean, peculiar rocks and a nice short hike with nice view and breeze all the way in the southern most outlying island of Hong Kong.
Explore the wild side and visit at least 4 waterfalls in Tai Mo Shan, the highest mountain in Hong Kong.
Wanna go for more exercise to take in the spectacular view of south Hong Kong, Lamma island and Lantau? Try this Link Kok Shan…
One day easy hike from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma Island. Enjoy the beach, short hike, local culture, good food and possible a beautiful sunset.
Just 15 minutes boat ride away from Sai Kung pier, Yim Tin Tsai is a nice quick getaway for nature, history, culture and art. “Yim Tin” literally means…