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Ferry Pier Seafood Restaurants
Shek Pai Wan Beach
Lamma Island Family Walk
Lamma Island village & power station
Lamma Island
Hikes, seafood, and beaches - explore the tranquil island by renting a bicycle, or by foot. A great mix of expat and local community resides here, known for fishing villages, hikes, seaside bars and hidden beach gems.
How to get there: Catch a direct ferry from Central to one of two piers of Lamma:
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Yung Shue Wan Pier (30 min, half to hourly) | HK$22-30
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Sok Kwu Wan (35-40min, hourly) | HK$28-38
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Terracotta Lamma
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Sampan Seafood
HIKES:
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Lamma Island Family Walk
BEACHES:
Outlying island
Stanley Beach & Markets
Markets, al fresco dining, and coastal views - explore this relaxed seaside village on foot or along its scenic waterfront promenade.
How to get there: Catch a direct bus or minibus from Central, Causeway Bay, or MTR stations:
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Bus 6, 6X, or 260 from Central (Exchange Square): ~40–50 min | HK$9.90–$10.30
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Minibus 40 from Causeway Bay (Jardine’s Bazaar): ~30–40 min | HK$11.80
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Sandy stretch popular for dragon boat races, windsurfing, and seaside relaxation.
Tree-lined waterfront boardwalk filled with open-air cafes, restaurants, and seaside pubs.
Restored colonial-era landmark housing ocean-view dining spots along the coast.
Che Pau Teng - Rhino Rock Hiking Trail
Popular coastal path taking hikers to a distinct rhino-shaped rock formation.
赤柱廣場 Modern indoor-outdoor shopping center offering waterfront dining, shops, and scenic views over the bay.
HK Island
Stanley Main Beach
Stanley Wharf
Stanley Markets
Stanley Promenade
PMQ
HK Island
PMQ is a revitalized historic site in Central that previously served as the Central School campus and later the Police Married Quarters.
Today, it functions as a vibrant creative hub housing over 100 design studios, independent boutiques, pop-up stores, and artisanal cafes. Visitors can shop local Hong Kong designs, attend art workshops, or explore its preserved heritage Underground Interpretation Area.
Popular Cultural mix
More on Sai Kung
Sai Kung Beaches (from Public Pier)
Kaito Boats & Sampans: Operators along the promenade run regular small ferry services (kaito) and speedboats to the surrounding islands and white-sand beaches. You can visit many beaches and islands from here!
Popular Beaches:
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Hap Mun Bay (Half Moon Bay) & Kiu Tsui Beach: Located on Sharp Island, famous for crystal-clear waters, swimming, and kayaking (15–20 minute boat ride).
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Tai Long Wan (Yau Ley / Ham Tin): Ideal for remote, scenic beaches surrounded by nature (approx. 30 minutes by speedboat).
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Yim Tin Tsai: A historic Hakka island known for its restored salt pans and Roman Catholic chapel.
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Essential Tips: Tickets are sold at simple kiosks along the pier. Cash or Octopus Card is usually accepted, and round-trip tickets often include return transport at scheduled times.
How to get there
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MTR to Choi Hung: Head to Sung Wong Toi MTR Station (or Lok Fu / Kowloon City area MTR) on the Tuen Ma Line and take the train to Choi Hung Station.
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Minibus 1A to Sai Kung: Take Exit C2 at Choi Hung Station and line up for Green Minibus 1A. The minibus runs frequently (every 3–5 minutes) and drops off directly at the Sai Kung Bus Terminus near the waterfront in about 25–30 minutes.
Local Sai Kung eateries
This classic neighborhood restaurant offers an authentic, no-frills Cantonese dim sum experience favoured by locals over touristy waterfront spots. Sit alongside residents enjoying morning tea (yam cha) with traditional bamboo-steamed favorites like har gow (shrimp dumplings), sieu mai, and rice noodle rolls.
Wander through the indoor cooked food stalls and surrounding lanes for authentic street snacks, including herbal teas, handmade fish balls, and seasonal dessert soups.
Famous across Hong Kong for freshly baked pineapples buns (bo lo bao) served piping hot with a thick slab of melting cold butter. They are also well known for egg tarts, traditional coconut buns, and iced Hong Kong-style milk tea.
Bruce Lee Statue
The Bruce Lee Statue is a 2.5-meter bronze monument honoring the martial arts icon on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade. Unveiled in 2005 to celebrate his 65th birth anniversary, it captures his striking classic strike pose from Fist of Fury.
VISIT: Avenue of Stars promenade, near K11 MUSEA and Victoria Harbour)
More Kowloon & NT
Temple Street Night Markets
Hong Kong’s largest and liveliest night market, offering a sensory overload of neon lights, fortune tellers, and bustling street stalls in Yau Ma Tei. As the sun sets, this iconic stretch transforms into a vibrant bazaar perfect for experiencing the gritty, cinematic, and authentic street-level energy of historic Kowloon.
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Highlights: Haggling for jade trinkets, electronics, and antiques; open-air food stalls (dai pai dong) for claypot rice and spicy crab.
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Opening Hours: Daily 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Best to visit after 7:00 PM when the market is fully set up and the neon lights are on).
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Getting There: Jordan/Yau Ma Tei, short walk from MTR Jordan Station (Exit A).
Most vendors are Cash Only.
Ten Thousand Buddha Monastery
Perched on a lush hillside in Sha Tin, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is a striking mid-20th-century Buddhist complex known for its steep path lined with over 12,000 unique, life-sized golden Buddha statues, a nine-story red pagoda, and intricate pavilions.
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Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (May close during heavy rain or typhoon signals).
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Entry Fee: Free entry
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Highlights: Climbing the 430+ steps alongside unique golden statues (each with distinct facial expressions and poses), visiting the main hall, and panoramic views over Sha Tin and the surrounding mountain valley.
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Getting There: Take the MTR East Rail Line to Sha Tin Station (Exit B), walk past the Shatin Government Offices along Sheung Wo Che Road, and follow the signs to the bamboo-lined trail entrance (~10-minute walk from the station).