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Hong Kong’s Wild Islands

#hongkongguide (Discover deserted islands & forgotten history!) 📍 Stops: 1️⃣ Po Toi Island – Hong Kong’s mysterious island 🏝️ 2️⃣ High Island Reservoir – Dramatic cliffs & sea caves 🌊🏞️ 3️⃣ Ma Wan Ghost Town – A modern abandoned village 🏚️ ⸻ 🌞 Morning: Po Toi Island – The “South Pole” of Hong Kong 📍 How to Get There: • Ferry from Aberdeen Pier (~1 hour, only on Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun). ✅ Things to Do: • Explore ancient rock carvings 🗿 – Over 3,000 years old! • Hike to the “Turtle Rock” 🐢 – A giant rock shaped like a turtle! • Swim in a hidden beach 🏖️ – Po Toi Bay is stunning & quiet. 🍽 Lunch: • Ming Kee Seafood 🍜 – Only restaurant on the island (try their squid fried rice!). ⸻ 🌅 Afternoon: High Island Reservoir – Epic Cliffs & Sea Caves 📍 How to Get There: • Take a taxi from Sai Kung (~30 minutes). ✅ Things to Do: • Walk along the hexagonal rock columns ⛰️ – Similar to Giant’s Causeway in Ireland! • Visit the Sea Cave at Pak Lap Wan 🌊 – Hidden & absolutely breathtaking! 💡 TIP: Bring hiking shoes & a camera—this place is jaw-dropping! ⸻ 🌙 Evening: Ma Wan Ghost Town – A Creepy, Deserted Village 📍 How to Get There: • Bus from Tsing Yi MTR to Park Island, then walk ~15 min. ✅ Things to Do: • Explore abandoned houses 🏚️ – A real-life ghost town! • See the eerie abandoned school 🎒 – Feels straight out of a horror movie! • Watch the sunset at Ma Wan Beach 🌅 – Perfect end to the day! 🚆 How to Get Back: Bus to Tsing Yi MTR.
Posted: Mar 7, 2025
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