SAI KUNG ISLANDS Kau Sai Chau
With 70 unique islands surrounding Sai Kung, getting off the grid has never been easier. If you’ve been bogged down by the insatiable urge to travel somewhere tropical, we’ve rounded up some of the territory’s most untouched locations to explore, equipped with stunning beaches, great hikes and even a few sea caves.
Kau Sai Chau As the sixth largest island in Hong Kong, Kau Sai Chau is home to the city’s only public golf course, which consists of three 18-hole courses and a clubhouse overlooking a picturesque landscape. 36
Besides being a great place to practice your swing, the southern tip of the island is home to a small fishing hamlet and a prehistoric rock carving sits on the north-western coast. Hop on the ferry, which runs every 20 minutes from Sai Kung Public Pier for $75 (round trip).
Tap Mun Also referred to as Grass Island, Tap Mun offers a slice of the English countryside in the middle of Hong Kong, with a large open meadow overlooking the South China Sea. This secluded location is the perfect getaway from city life, offering just a few seafood restaurants and temples
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around the pier. Hop on a ferry from Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier (near the University MTR station) or Wong Shek Pier, to get there.
Shelter island It may be small (0.55 kilometres, to be exact), but this little land has quite a controversial background. First appearing on the map in 1866,
