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Discover the best things to see, do, and eat in Sai Kung, the scenic peninsula with idyllic beaches and islands. Find out how to get there, where to stay, and what to order from the seafood restaurants, cafes, and street food stalls.
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Sai Kung District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. The district comprises the southern half of the Sai Kung Peninsula, the Clear Water Bay Peninsula in the New Territories and a strip of land to the east of Kowloon.
Sai Kung is a district with fishing villages, country parks, beaches and islands, offering hiking, junk trips and seafood dining. Learn how to explore its attractions, from the UNESCO Global Geopark to Michelin-starred restaurants, with our guide.
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- Starting Point: Sai Kung Pier/Town
- Itinerary 1: Maclehose Trail Hiking Adventure
- Itinerary 2: Beach Hikes & Cliff-Jumping
- Itinerary 3: Land & Sea Adventure
- Itinerary 4: Enjoy Sai Kung Via A Boat Tour
- Itinerary 5: High Island East Dam Reservoir
- Itinerary 6: Beach Hopping
- Itinerary 7: Camp Overnight at Sai Kung
- Food in Sai Kung
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Sai Kung Promenade (at Sai Kung Pier)! Sai Kung Pieracts as the base for all attractions around Sai Kung, where the main bus terminal and most taxis are. Regardless of your route, this is where you’ll start. The pier has its own hustle and bustle — fishermen in docked boats selling their catch of the day, seafood restaurants lining the coast, and b...
The 100km MacLehose Trailcomprises 10 sections running through Hong Kong’s New Territories and is one of the most popular hikes in the country. It’s a long route, so most travellers only hike a part of it on a single trip. Sai Wan (西環) Beach Hike The Sai Wan Beach Hike (2km) is within Stage Two of the trail with beautiful views at the peak and lead...
Sai Wan Hike
From Sai Wan Pavilion (see #1), hike through the MacLehose Trail (40 minutes) to Sai Wan Village and Beach. Local shops and residences are scattered around the area.
Cliff-jumping at Sheung Luk Stream
Photo credit: @3ttimi via Instagram After enjoying the beaches, walk down until you see a stone bridge at the far corner, which is where Sheung Luk Streamis located. You’ll be greeted by a ‘Caution: Deep Waters’ sign, so proceed carefully as you get up to the cliff-jump spot (8m high!). Climb further up to the freshwater pools and waterfalls where you can start your jump. The whole area’s good for relaxing as well, so pack some food for a picnic and chill the afternoon away. Best time to clif...
Ham Tin Beach
Photo credit: @adelinegjerlaugsen via Instagram The Ham Tin Beachis not only known to be one of Hong Kong’s most beautiful beaches, but it’s also small and secluded, and almost feels like a private beach. Here, tents and camping equipment (sleeping bags, kerosene for campfire, etc.) are also available for rent at On Kee Store or Hoi Fung Store, so you can even choose to spend the night under the stars! The restaurants also serve up affordable local cuisine (from HK$50). You can also set up ca...
Kayaking/Mountain-Biking Expedition
Photo credit: Klook Sai Kung’s best sights can be experienced on both land and sea via kayaking and/or biking. Start your day by renting a bike from the pier. You can cycle around Sai Kung Pier, or further out to the famous Hexagonal Rocks and landmarks of the UNESCO Global Geo-park. Alternatively, go for a short kayaking expedition around the Global Geo-park’s caves, rock formations and cliffs. Row off from Sha Ha Beach, which is conveniently located at the end of the Sai Kung waterfront pro...
Local operators at Sai Kung Pier offer boat tours to take you around the best sights… without any hiking! While most won’t allow you to get off so you can only view the sights from the boat, some will drop you off at Sharp Island. Probably Sai Kung’s most unique natural feature — unique hexagonal rock formations from past volcanic activity! It can ...
High Island East Dam Reservoir
Part of Stage One of the MacLehose Trail and standing as the largest reservoir in Hong Kong, the High Island East Dam Reservoiris a must-visit when in Sai Kung. It’s famous for being the only place accessible by foot to see the famous volcanic hexagonal pillars. The High Island Geo-Trail takes 1 hour and is a scenic walk around the reservoir. It’s also actually possible to hike from Sai Kung Pier itself: take bus 94 from the Sai Kung Bus Terminus to Pak Tam Chung, then hike 9km along Tai Mong...
Sai Kung Astropark
Photo credit: @chokiecheng via Instagram Hong Kong’s first public stargazing facility, the Sai Kung Astroparkis split into three zones: the educational zone (with a mini planetarium for learning), the Naked-Eye Observation Area (with benches for stargazing — romantic!), and the Telescopic Observation Area (with binoculars, star-trackers and telescopes for closet astronomers). How to get there: Take a 10min taxi from High Island East Dam Reservoir. It’s located inside the Chong Hing Water Spor...
Half-Moon Bay
Photo credit: @huntressharriet via Instagram The famous Sharp Island is home to two famous beaches — the Kiu Tsui Beach and Half Moon Bay (Hap Mun Bay) Beach. Both beaches have basic amenities — kiosks selling food, BBQ pits, shower/toilet facilities, etc. Sharp Island Tombolo! Kiu Tsui Beach, the larger of the two, is where travellers go to see the iconic tombolo (natural landform) that connects to the Kiu Tau Islet. You can even walk over the tomboloduring low tide (usually before 12PM), wh...
Long Ke Wan Beach
Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons If you have time for only one beach, head to Long Ke Wan Beach. It’s less populated than the others and has no facilities (but that’s part of the magic!), so stock up with water and snacks at Sai Kung Pier before heading over. This beach doubles up as a campsite, so bring camping equipment if you wish to spend the night. How to get there: From High Island East Dam Reservoir, walk 1.5km (20mins) through the park on the MacLehose Trail to Long Ke Beach (Google Maps)
Trio Beach
Photo credit: @whyyywong via Instagram The Trio Beachis a recent discovery secluded and hidden from the tourist’s eye. It offers clean, soft, sand great for sunbathing and clear waters for swimming, with Clearwater Bay on the horizon. There are small kiosks and toilet facilities available but do bring your own food. Note that this beach can’t be accessed straight from Sai Kung Pier, unlike the others. How to get there: Take Bus 92/792M from Sai Kung Bus Terminus to Tai Chung Hau, then walk 30...
Photo credit: @bhoomer via Instagram Campsites are scattered all across the island for you to enjoy the Sai Kung outdoors overnight. The most popular and accessible include those at Ham Tin Beach, Tai Long Wan and Long Ke Wan. Spend the day adventuring (hiking, swimming or beach hopping) before watching the sunset outside your tent. Cook a simple d...
Besides being an old town, Sai Kung is slowly transforming into a hipster enclave as well in terms of its F&B offerings. Treat yourself to a Western meal during the day, and then to a local seafood feast at night!
Where should we stay near Sai Kung? We stayed at Vega Suitesat Tseun Kwan O and were only a 20-minute bus ride from Sai Kung Pier! What should I bring? For areas like the UNESCO Global Geopark, there aren’t any eateries there so pack lots of water and snacks to last the day. The Sai Wan beaches, fortunately, have food stalls but there’s hiking betw...
Discover Sai Kung, a nature-lover's paradise with hiking, surfing, cliff-jumping and seafood. Find out how to get there, what to do and where to eat in this comprehensive guide.
Dec 28, 2022 · Discover the best of Sai Kung, Hong Kong's back garden, with this comprehensive guide. Find out how to get there, where to do watersports, hiking, diving, and more, and what to eat and drink in this scenic district.
Explore Sai Kung's natural beauty, cultural heritage and culinary delights with this itinerary. Visit volcanic rock formations, Hakka villages, Thai food street, Tin Hau Temple, Seafood Street and more.
