Unique Places in Hong Kong

Peng Chau is one of the less populated outlying islands which is why it is still very quiet and a nice place to take a walk. The name literally means a "flat small island", though it is actually hilly like most Hong Kong islands.

People tend to go there for a walk or to eat at one of the many seafood restaurants. While there you might just want to walk through the village and see old style Chinese-fishing style community.

Like most small Hong Kong communities there are plenty of temples -- and being a fishing island it is no surprise to find a temple of Tin Hau. This one is built in 1792 so that's very old by Hong Kong standards.

Like Cheng Chau, there are no motor cars apart from small construction and emergency vehicles.

You can get there by ferry from Central District, or alternatively if you have been visiting Lantau or Cheung Chau then you can take the inter-island ferry from there to Peng Chau.

Off Sai Kung in eastern New Territories is Sharp Island (Kiu Tsui Chau), which is worth a visit. A perfect beach, Hap Mun Bay, with clear water and fine sands occupy the southern side of the island. Several popular camping and barbecue spots are open to visitors.

Kaido services are available from Sai Kung pier.

This is the common view of common local residents.
Tokyo is said that the city scenery is like one in "Blade Runner" movie, and I thought that one in HK is like "Fifth Element" style. There are tall, slim buildings jostling with each other covering the narrow area of flat ground of the town. And the most of them have 30-40floors height. Local people share them as their residences or offices.

This is one of the outlaying islands and is a great place for hiking. The views are fabulous and there are very very few people who live here. So although food is not that much of a problem, it will be if they are shut!! There are some great views from the island and this is a place where they teach rock climbing. There are sheer cliffs that look a bit scary especially if you lie down and look off the edge. It is a vertical drop!

This is the best outlaying island. It takes a long time to get there and the ferry service is very infrequent. It is absolutely worth a day trip. One can see Mainland China across the distance. I guess people did swim across from the Mainland to get into Hong Kong. It is a great place for a swim. But beause the ferry service operates only on weekends and holidays, the place tends to get very crowded. There are a few restaurants and one should look out for the rick formations.

If you want to see valleys, mountains and beach, visit Lantau Island. It's hard to imagine, this is still part of Hongkong Island.

Take a ferry (from Central pier) to Silvermine Bay in Lantau Island. From the pier, take bus no. 2.

or Take MTR to Tung Chung station and take bus no. 23.

Bus ride takes 1.5 hours. Be prepared to carry the exact fare as the drivers do not give a change.

This is a day trip so better eat in Tung Chung or in Silvermine Bay because only vegetarian meal is offered in the monastery.

Climb the stairs because on top is a museum about how the Big Buddha was erected.

You can go by ferry-bus-train or train-bus-ferry. I suggest a combination of ferry and train so you can see more of Lantau Island.

MTR on the way to Tung Chung offers a nice view of the seafront as that part of the trip travels above ground. You can shop a bit in Tung Chung as it's not as crowded as in Central Hongkong.

Across the New Territories, much of Hong Kong's rich heritage has been restored to its former glory. Through fascinating sights such as the Lo Wai Walled Village, the Heritage Tour gives you an amazing insight into the territory's unique past - an unbelievable contrast to the city of today.

The roots of ancient beliefs in the Man Mo Temple, dedicated to the gods of Man (literature) and Mo (martial arts). Another beautiful tradition stems from the enchanting Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, where wishes are written on red paper, tied onto an orange and tossed into the air. Legend goes that wishes caught in the tree will come true.

Step back into the mid-1800s as you enter Tai Fu Tai, the opulent residence built by a scholar who was bestowed the title of Tai Fu (Mandarin) by the Qing emperor. Lavish plaster mouldings and auspicious Chinese wood carvings adorn its regal interior. Architecture lovers can find similar exquisite décor inside the Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall, built in honour of the Tang clan's founding ancestor.

Price:
Adult HK$295; Student / Senior aged 60+ / child aged under 16 HK$245

Itinerary:
Tai Po Man Mo Temple & Market, Wishing Tree in Lam Tsuen, Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall, Lo Wai Walled Village, Tai Fu Tai Mandarin's Mansion

Time:
0845 (approximately 5 hrs)

No need to go to Australia, if you wanna see coral, go to Hoi Ha in Sai Kung!!!

Being a marine park managed by the government, the nature in Hoi Ha is highly protected and you can see what you can't see in other parts of Hong Kong such as coral!!!!!!!!!!!

It's really amazing to see coral here, in huge amount!

There are some motor boats taking visitors out to the sea where the water is so clear that you can see all coral in the bottom. The trip takes 30 minutes and costs HK$30/person. You can borrow a special equipment - a plastic bucket with the base replaced by a piece of transparent plastic - to place in the water and see the coral clearly.

How to get there?
There is a mini-bus (No. 7) going directly from Sai Kung Centre to Hoi Ha, HK$10/person.

Or, if you like hiking, you can start hiking from Tai Tan, the trip will take around 3.5 hours. You can take bus no. 94 or 96R from Sai Kung Centre to Tai Tan. It's recommended as the scenery along the route is awesome!!!