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If you have no ideas for a weekend in Hong Kong and want to get close to nature, Sai Kung's Haw Tsui Island is a good choice! The focus of this trip is a canoe day trip, which is suitable for both beginners and outdoor masters. You can enjoy the sea breeze, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Take pictures, relax, play in the water, eat seafood, all at once!
🛶 Itinerary highlights and arrangements
1. Shaxia Hongyun charter boat departure
Book a boat rental at Sha Xia Hong Yun, weekdays only $ 150 dollars / person, already includes shower equipment and locker, after sunbathing down to take a shower is really super suitable! It is recommended to arrive early, the earlier the fewer people and easier to take pictures!
2. Canoe experience & in-depth Bridget Island
Find a fit enough friend to paddle together, first feel the scenery of Sai Kung coastline. If your stamina is OK, it is recommended to continue rowing to Tianchi, where you can dock at will to play in the sand, take pictures or take a break. Remember to bring enough water and snacks (although there are small shops selling snacks and drinks on the island, the selection is limited) to replenish your energy while playing!
3. Small shop on the island small pleasure
There are some small sales shops on Happy Valley Island, where you can buy ice cream, fishballs, soft drinks and other light snacks. It is a small pleasure to eat an ice cream bar when the weather is hot
4. Enjoy Sai Kung delicacies on the way back
After a whole day of fun and sweating, of course don't miss the signature seafood feast when you return to Sai Kung city center! Although there are many choices of restaurants on the street, it is recommended to try Hong Kee Seafood Restaurant (📍Address: G/F, 9-11 Market Street, Sai Kung), which tastes good and reasonably priced; or go to Bai Lek Restaurant to eat the signature corn chunks, pepper and salt nine-belly fish, just thinking about it makes your mouth water ~
📍 Basic information of attractions
- Bridge Island, open all day year-round
- Address: Sai Kung, Hong Kong (Boat rentals are recommended to start from Sha Ha)
🚍Transportation TIPS
From Exit B1 of Hang Kou MTR Station, transfer to the 101M minibus (HK$11) for about 15 minutes’ drive to Sai Kung city centre. After getting off the bus, walk to Sha Xia Hong Yun to rent a boat.
✅ Tips Summary:
- Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water, sunscreen, light towels and wet wipes
- Remember to return the boat early after the return trip, there are many people on holidays, and sometimes you have to wait for a place to shower under the sand
- Bring your own dry food more flexible, not afraid of hunger without food
- Sky Pond is deeper and has reefs, do your best before rowing!
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