Sai Kung, Hong Kong
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Sai Kung

Country parks, islands and beaches

Sai Kung is the eastern edge of the territory, with country parks, small islands and the Sai Kung waterfront.

Sai Kung Market began about 100 years ago as a gathering place for fishermen and villagers, and Hoi Pong Square sits on the waterfront. Sharp Island, High Island, Tung Lung Chau and Yim Tin Tsai are islands in the area.

Pak Tam Chung is the start of sections of the MacLehose Trail. Sai Kung Country Park and Clear Water Bay Country Park are among the parks. Clear Water Bay has a first and second beach managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Che Kung Temple at Ho Chung and Hebe Haven round out the local sights.

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What to see

Combine the waterfront in Sai Kung Town with a hike or a boat to one of the islands.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill, Hong Kong Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill Wong Tai Sin Temple, Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden 11 places · 10.7 km away Kowloon City and Kai Tak, Hong Kong Kowloon City and Kai Tak Walled City Park, Kai Tak and the harbour edge 15 places · 11.4 km away North Point and Eastern, Hong Kong North Point and Eastern Museums, hill trails and Shau Kei Wan 14 places · 11.7 km away Mong Kok, Hong Kong Mong Kok Markets for flowers, goldfish, birds and sneakers 12 places · 13.8 km away

The best of Sai Kung

Best for hiking Pak Tam Chung and MacLehose Trail Start of the Sai Kung sections.
Best beach Clear Water Bay First and Second Beach Managed by the LCSD.
Sai Kung Market and Hoi Pong Square
Best waterfront Sai Kung Market and Hoi Pong Square A market since about a century ago.
Yim Tin Tsai
Best island Yim Tin Tsai A small island in Inner Port Shelter.

Things to do in Sai Kung

Small boats with parasols moored below the stone seawall of the Sai Kung waterfront
Market Sai Kung Market and Hoi Pong Square Sai Kung Market began about 100 years ago as a place where fishermen and villagers gathered. Hoi Pong Square sits on the waterfront in Sai Kung Town.
Blue bays and green headlands seen from a Sai Kung Country Park hillside
Park Sai Kung Country Park With a total area of about 7 500 ha, Sai Kung Country Park comprises Sai Kung East Country Park and Sai Kung West Country Park. The country park offers a wide choice of country trails and walks of different levels for leisure, as well as visitor centres introducing the park’s attractions and the concept of conservation.
Park Pak Tam Chung and MacLehose Trail Situated at the east of Tai Tun, Pak Tam Chung stands the Sai Kung Country Park Visitor Centre, and is also the starting point of 2 well-known hiking trails - Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail and MacLehose Trail.
Beach Clear Water Bay First and Second Beach Two beaches on the Clear Water Bay Peninsula in Sai Kung District, managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Park Clear Water Bay Country Park The 615-ha Clearwater Bay Country Park extends eastwards to the hillocks around Lung Ha Wan and encompasses Hang Hau to the undulating mountain range that screens Joss House Bay.
Sailboat under sail on Hebe Haven at Pak Sha Wan with hills on the far shore
Landmark Hebe Haven (Pak Sha Wan) Hebe Haven, also called Pak Sha Wan, is a sheltered bay in the middle of the Sai Kung Peninsula with yacht clubs and a sea activity centre.
Day trip Sharp Island Sharp Island, also known as Kiu Tsui, is situated in Port Shelter of Sai Kung and opposite to Sai Kung Town Centre by 2 km. It is one of the geosites of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Park lying within the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region.
Day trip High Island High Island, also known as “Leung Shuen Wan Chau”, was originally the 4th largest island in Hong Kong. Upon construction of High Island Reservoir, it was connected with Sai Kung Peninsula, and has been called High Island since then.
Park Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, located at the northern part of Sai Kung West Country Park, contains over 60 stony coral species, more than 120 species of coral associated fishes and a wide variety of marine animals that are of high scientific interest.
Day trip Tung Lung Chau Tung Lung Chau is an island off the southern tip of Clear Water Bay Peninsula. Tung Lung Fort at the northeastern nib of the small island guarding against the pirates in the past evidenced Tung Lung Chau’s previous strategic military position.
Red-roofed chapel and village houses among trees on Yim Tin Tsai island
Day trip Yim Tin Tsai A small island near Kau Sai Chau and Sharp Island in Inner Port Shelter, whose villagers moved from the mainland about three centuries ago.
Che Kung Temple in Ho Chung with red festive decorations along its front
Temple Che Kung Temple at Ho Chung Situated on the bank of Ho Chung River, Che Kung Temple is said to have a history of over 400 years and is the oldest one of the 2 Che Kung temples in Hong Kong.
Waterfront promenade with curved railings and tall apartment towers at Tseung Kwan O
Park Tseung Kwan O Waterfront Park Located at Tseung Kwan O South, Tseung Kwan O Waterfront Park, stretches from Tseung Kwan O town centre to Tiu Keng Leng. It offers a sea view of Tseung Kwan O, Lei Yue Mun and Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island.

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