Hong Kong Island Tour: Journey to the Southernmost Tip of Hong Kong - Po Toi Island

Autumn in Hong Kong is perfect for island tours and hiking because the humidity and temperature are relatively low, and the wind is stronger, making it ideal for outdoor activities. This time, I want to introduce Po Toi Island, the southernmost island of Hong Kong. I have visited Po Toi Island twice. The first time, I took a boat from Aberdeen Pier, which took almost an hour. The second time, I took a boat from Stanley Pier, which took about half an hour. If you depart from Stanley Pier, you might have the chance to see the satellite ground station on the south side of Stanley on the left side of the boat. Upon arriving at Po Toi Island Pier, you can start your island tour. First, you can walk up the mountain on the left side. You will first see the Mo's Old House and Po Toi School. The old house is severely damaged, but it is still worth a visit. Then, continue walking up the stone steps, and you will reach a large sloping rock at the highest point of the island, which is a very special place. At this point, remember to turn around and take photos because you will capture beautiful sea views. On the right side, you will see a long flat rock called Coffin Rock. If you want to explore, you can climb onto Coffin Rock to take photos. If you don't go to Coffin Rock, you can follow the signs to the right side of Po Toi Island to see different sceneries, including Turtle Rock, Monk Rock, Lighthouse 126, Buddha's Palm Rock, and Po Toi Rock Carvings. Additionally, there is a small beach where you can go down and take photos. The island tour of Po Toi Island takes about one and a half to two hours. There are pavilions for resting along the way, but there are not many trees on the island. If you are afraid of the sun, I suggest you bring sunglasses, a hat, or an umbrella. When you are almost done, if you want to eat on the island, there are some small shops near the pier, or you can walk further to see a bay with restaurants. The seafood lunch at the restaurant is quite delicious. You can also buy some local seafood products. Last time, I bought some seaweed, and it tasted really good. On weekends, many people visit Po Toi Island, and some even bring tents for camping, so it is recommended to arrive at the pier early to queue up.