Tap Mun|Great Hong Kong Hiking Spot|Explore the Island’s Natural Beauty and Cultural History
Tap Mun is located north of Sai Kung, nestled between Tai Tan Hoi, Chi Mun Channel, and Tai Pang Wan. It is a secluded island away from the city’s hustle and bustle. The most attractive feature here is the vast grassland facing the sea—lying on the soft grassy slope, listening to the gentle waves lapping the shore, and gazing at the endless blue sky, all worries naturally drift away with the breeze.
Besides the natural scenery, Tap Mun’s history and culture are also unique. The island’s Tin Hau Temple was built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, and every year in the third lunar month, the Tin Hau Birthday Festival is held, featuring lion dances, qilin dances, and flower firecracker draws. The most special event is the Taiping Qingjiao, held only once every ten years; the last one was in 2019, and the next grand event will be in 2029. Additionally, the island has the Tap Mun Chapel of the Chinese Complete Salvation Church, built in 1961, which witnessed the history of Christian missionary work in the 1950s and still holds regular worship services weekly.
【Visitor Information】
📍Address: Tap Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong
⛴️Transportation: Ferries are available from Ma Liu Shui or Wong Shek Pier. Detailed schedules and adult fares per trip are as follows:
1. Ma Liu Shui Pier → Tap Mun
⏱️Approximate sailing time: 1.5 hours
▪︎ Monday to Friday ($20): 8:30, 15:00
▪︎ Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays ($30): 8:30, 12:30, 15:00
2. Wong Shek Pier → Tap Mun
⏱️Approximate sailing time: 35 minutes
▪︎ Monday to Friday ($11): 08:30, 10:35, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30, 16:55, 18:30
▪︎ Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays ($16): 08:30, 09:30, 10:35, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:35, 15:35, 16:35, 16:55, 17:35, 18:35
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