City: Sai Kung
Top Things to do in Sai Kung
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Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
Restaurants in Hong Kong
1. Lions Nature Education Centre
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By HKeater - Hong Kong, China
You can get a bus transfer from Sai Kung to the east dam site or a boat tour to the island. Both trips are well worth your time as these are some of the most remarkable rock formations in the world.
3. Sharp Peak
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Ckyyuki123
Me and my fd took 3 hrs in total, walking from Pak tam au, all the way to sharp peak, with those photo shooting and resting. It’s an advanced level hike, so do prepare proper shoes, and enough water. And I’ll say it’s better if you train a bit before do this, the way up needa climb, way back kind of shuffling. Despite of this, view was soo nice, enjoy the hike;)
4. Sheung Yiu Folk Museum
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Evierl - Hong Kong, China
If you are looking for one of those great little Hong Kong moments, I definitely recommend a visit to this Sai Kung museum which is really more of a house than a museum. It is a short walk from the entrance of the Sai Kung Country Park. We were lucky to have Eddie Wong (bilingual) walk us through it and give us a detailed explanation of the house as well as a bit of a history lesson. Really fascinating as he made the Hakka lifestyle and house come to life. Afterwards you can take a lovely walk on any of the many trails in the Country Park. Great experience for all ages!
5. Tung Lung Chau
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By TheOExpress - Hong Kong, China
...for so many reasons! Even though it was incredibly misty when we visited, so we sadly missed out on the views, heading round on the loop was an absolute pleasure. The variation in landscape and foliage is extraordinary; spending time in the huts offering food is like going back in time; the hiking is challenging yet accessible. We will most certainly be back on a clear day to see the views from the very top!
6. Sai Kung
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4.5 based on 1,270 reviews
Sai Kung is a small fishing village with picturesque boats, beaches and mountain scenery. The fresh seafood is plentiful and there are many dining options and wine bars along the seaside promenade. A day at the beach here makes for a nice change of pace from Hong Kong.
Reviewed By sundarih2019
Visit saikung so often in my previous stay. The reason I love this place, it can easily access by bus from choi hung (MTR Station ) or a bus from Hang Hau. also by Taxy, when I go with group. its a laid back area, which contain beach front, water front PIER with boats that you can take to go across the little beach nearby, shops,bank, cafes, restaurants and a number of children playground, basketball field, public swimming pool, post office, library, and many more. there are also clean public toilets around the area, and a number of outdoor seating. the local also takes their dog to walk here, at the the waterfront.
7. MacLehose Trail
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4.5 based on 190 reviews
MacLehose Trail is a 100-kilometer trail winding through beautiful countryside of the New Territories. There are 10 sections of varying degrees of difficulty, with hike times ranging from 1.5 hours to five hours.
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
The MacLeHose Trail is one of the four long distance trails in Hong Kong. It is 100 km and made up of 10 sections that pass through a variety of coastal, mountainous and forested scenery across the New Territories. National Geographic recognises the MacLeHose Trail as one of the World's 20 dream trails. The MacLeHose Trail opened in 1979 and is named after former governor of Hong Kong, Sir Murray MacLeHose. He was responsible for establishing the Country Parks of Hong Kong Ordinance in 1976 and was an an avid hiker as well. Of the ten different sections of the MacLeHose Trail, one that makes for a particularly popular day hike is Stage II, a 13.5 km trail that links Long Ke to Pak Tam Au in the Sai Kung East Country Park. The route can be hiked by way of taxi transportation from Sai Kung village to the East Dam of the High Island Reservoir. This is near the end of the Stage 1 and includes an interesting area to visit some of the geological highlights of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global GeoPark before starting the Stage 2 hike. The trail passes through rolling hills, beautiful coastline and isolated beaches at Long Ke and Tai Long Wan, including the Sai Wan beach and village where you can take a break for a light bite to eat or drink at a beachside restaurant. It then turns west crossing more hilly areas, a bit more coastline and past interesting abandoned hamlets before finishing at Pak Tam Au. From here you can catch a couple of bus routes south back to Sai Kung village or call in a taxi to come pick you up for a ride back to the village. The trail is moderately difficult and can be completed in approximately 5 hours. However, given the number of quality stops and viewpoints, you may want to allow 6-8 hours to complete Stage II of the MacLeHose Trail.
8. Clear Water Bay Second Beach
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By randa88 - Hong Kong, China
Clearwater Bay in one of Hong Kong’s treasures and for anyone living there is lucky to have this in their backyard. CWB beach No. 2 is only 30-40 mins drive from Central and can also easily be reached by public transport (MTR to Tseung Kwan O) and then minibus 103M straight to the beach. Minibus 103 and KMB 91 also go there). The water can live up to its name and in April the visibility was easily 30 feet. The beach is nice and there are fantastic hiking trails around as well. If in HK visiting take the trip out (does get crowded in summer) or even as a resident make the effort. It’s worth it.
9. Sai kung East Country Park
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
This is a very beautiful area that extends over 3000 hectares and includes stretches of the MacLehose Hiking Trail, the beautiful and remote Tai Long Wan beaches, the East Dam and High Island Reservoir, the unique UNESCO Global Geopark and rugged mountains like Sharp Peak. It's quite special but it is too far away for most visitors to include on a short itinerary and in any case, it will mostly interest people who enjoy hiking and exploring more remote and wilder natural areas. The most well known and popular hike is the 100 km long MacLehose Trail, which is broken into 12 stages. Stages 1 & 2 run through the park. Of the two, Stage 2 is the most scenic and is the one that many people recommend. Stage 1 is relatively easy but it’s mainly along the roadside and therefore not as appealing. Most people prefer to skip Stage 1 and take a taxi through the country park to the start of Stage 2. The challenging (scary) Sharp Peak trail is for for experienced and hardy hikers. Entry to the park is free. GETTING HERE: It can be a trek if you are coming from Central by public transport and you’ll need to catch trains and a bus. A taxi cost us about $270HKD (which is much the same as an uber) and is worth considering especially if there is a group of you. Public transport stops at the country park gates and private cars are not allowed inside either so once here, your only option is to walk in or catch a taxi to a particular point in the park. Make sure you come prepared for the day as there are only a few, basic opportunities to buy things so water, hat, sunscreen and snacks are essentials.
10. Hong Kong Geopark
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
High Island Reservoir is one of Hong Kong's most popular geological sites with the wonderful volcanic rock, which composes of giant polygonal joint columns. Amongst these the Hexagonal Volcanic Rock Columns are most typical Geo Wonders and rarely found in the world.
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
The Hong Kong UNESCO Global GeoPark was officially inaugurated in 2011 and includes an area of 150 square kilometres of the eastern and northeastern areas of the New Territories in Hong Kong. It includes various locations some of which have rare and remarkable geological structures and land formations that can be enjoyed by way of land and boat tour as well as hikes of various degrees of difficulty. One particular highlight that is easy to view up close is the large escarpment seen just below the East Dam of the High Island Reservoir in the Sai Kung East Country Park. This is the second stop on short High Island Geo Trail (1.4 km). Here you find a wall of volcanic hexagonal columns in pristine condition that you can explore freely. The majority of the wall is of the straight and classic organ pipe shape. These are beautiful to look at and photograph particularly well when sky conditions are favourable and in the mornings when light is soft. A short distance from the hexagonal columns near the cofferdam structure is another unique geological formation called the Fault Breccia Belt. This is worth a quick view before proceeding along the trail to see the remarkable S-shaped hexagonal columns. These volcanic columns where formed as a result of earthquake activity that disturbed the forming columns before they were completely formed around 140 million years ago. It is a rarely seen geological formation that can be viewed up close at this location. There are additional hexagonal columns to see in the UNESCO Global GeoPark but these are the ones that are easiest to access and explore on foot. The others are seen from a distance on hikes or on boat rides which can be arranged at the Volcano Discovery Centre in Sai Kung. Note: You can take a taxi from the Sai Kung village to visit the volcanic hexagonal columns and Geo Trail below the East Dam. The ride is around 20-25 minutes (HK$130 one way). At present, there is no public transportation to this particular location. Note: Visit the official website to learn more about locations and what times of geology you can expect to see in the various places that make up the UNESCO Global GeoPark.
