Wellcome to join our one-day tour!~ Let us show you a different Hong Kong.
Feel free to contact us and leave your feedback at end of this post. Following is the schedule for this wonderful trip!~
Meet at Sai Kung Pier around 9.30am.
Leave for Kui Tsui Beach, and arrive at approximately 10 am.
Kui Tsui Beach (go sightseeing around 2 hours).
Located on the southwest tip of Sharp Island is Kiu Tsui, a secluded beach popular with local fisherman for its clear waters and abundance of fish. The beach is much smaller than its neighbour, Hap Mun Wan and tends to be the quieter of the two. During low tide, there is an inshore islet linking Sharp Island to Kiu Tau Country Park, which guests can explore for a short period. The water is super clear here.
Leave for Yim Tin Tsai, and arrive at around 12.30pm.
Lunch time (1 hour) at Chef de Yim Tin (小岛大厨), with sea view.
Go sightseeing around Yim Tin Tsai for roughly 1.5 hours.
Yim Tin Tsai.
Yim Tin Tsai is a tiny island, rich in history and landmarks. The island’s historical significance and abandoned-spooky vibe makes it an interesting destination for those who’re always looking to explore a new part of Sai Kung, and Hong Kong. Yim Tin Tsai literally means “Little Salt Pan” in Cantonese. This little island was once home to 500 to 1,200 people who lived farming, fishing and salt-making here. That was before they left island and abandoned their villages. And soon, this island became known as Hong Kong’s “Ghost Island”. Today, the island has been revived thanks to a group of motivated villagers. Ecotourism and day-trippers have grown as more and more want to explore Yim Tin Tsai. The island is full interesting remnants of its past and as it’s only 0.24 square kms, it’s incredibly easy to explore on foot.
St. Joseph’s Chapel.
The chapel is the main landmark on the island. It can be seen perched on top of a. In fact, it is literally around the corner from the pier. The chapel is built in Italian Romanesque style and is classified as a Grade III historic building. It is simple and elegant, with an intimate prayer hall. In 2005, the St. Joseph’s Chapel was honored with an award of merit by the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation. Right next to the chapel is the old school that was shut down in 1990 due to lack of students.
The Salt Pans.
The ancient salt pans on the island were among the things that were revived by the passionate villagers and donations. Today, the salt pans of Yim Tin Tsai have been restored to their former glory and are fully functional. They also have an educational visitor center that explains each step of the salt production process. Again, remember to show your heart sticker to gain access. In 2015, these resurrected salt fields also earned a UNESCO distinction for conserving an important piece of Hong Kong’s industrial heritage.
Start off at 3 pm, for Hap Mun Bay Beach, and arrive around half an hour later.
Hap Mun Bay Beach (go sightseeing and swimming for 1.5 hours).
Taking the name of “Half Moon Bay” in Chinese, this beach is located just off the coast of Sai Kung on Hong Kong’s smallest island country park, Sharp Island. The water here has been given a Grade 1 quality, making it the cleanest water in Hong Kong and ideal for a dip. As part of the Geopark, the area is home to volcanic rock formations that have been referred to as “pineapple bun rocks” due to their similar appearance to the iconic Hong Kong snack. The island also has a range of services including kiosks, toilets and barbecue pits. You can bring your swimming kits and have a sun bathing here.
Leave at 5 pm and go back to Sai Kung Pier for dinner.
Dinner time (1 hour) at Hung Kee Seafood Restaurant.
Sai Kung is famous for seafood.
Finish the happy day around 7 pm.
End!~