Hansen's Hikes
Tap Mun and Ko Lau Wan
This outing allows you to discover a few hidden island treasures of the New Territories.
Catching the (very) early (but only) ferry from Ma Liu Shui our first stop is the old pirate haven of Tap Mun Chau, also known
as Grass Island. Bird watchers might be interested to learn that the ferry journey through Tolo Harbour is especially good
sightings for seabirds including terns and phalaropes during the migratory and breeding seasons. White-bellied Sea Eagle
is frequently seen from the boat, either soaring overhead or perching on cliff top trees.
Tap Mun may be remote, but a walking tour of the island provides a charming getaway with trails crisscrossing the island.
From the pier we first visit Tap Mun New Fishermen's Village and will later pass through a Taoist cemetery before following
a coastal trail to a hilltop lookout point. All along the trail there are splendid views over the Sai Kung Peninsula, Sharp Peak,
Mirs Bay and even into China. We will also explore a number of interesting rock formations – indeed, if there is interest
amongst the group we will even scramble along the coastal rocks to see if we can find the “Neck of the Dragon.”
If you choose not to scramble, the lookout point is a great place to chill out – or to fly kites…
From the lookout we descend into the oldest part of Tap Mun and pay a visit to the rather impressive Tin Hau temple. This
traditional temple dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea is not only one of the oldest in Hong Kong, it is also in excellent
repair owing to a number of well-funded renovations over the years.
We complete our visit to Tap Mun with an early lunch at the New Hon Kee Seafood Restaurant.
After lunch, we catch the ferry to pay a brief visit to the secluded fishing community of Ko Lau Wan just minutes away
across the South Channel. The main source of income here is derived from a number of nearby fish farms, a single seafood
restaurant, a dive shop and the occasional hiker in search of an alternative route up Sharp Peak…
Ko Lau Wan is just a small hamlet, so we should have time for refreshments while we wait for a passing ferry to call at the
newly renovated public pier. We then conclude our outing with a slow cruise down the scenic Long Harbour to Wong Shek
where buses await to transport us on to Sai Kung and the big city….
This outing allows you to discover a few hidden island treasures of the New Territories.
Catching the (very) early (but only) ferry from Ma Liu Shui our first stop is the old pirate haven of Tap Mun Chau, also known
as Grass Island. Bird watchers might be interested to learn that the ferry journey through Tolo Harbour is especially good
sightings for seabirds including terns and phalaropes during the migratory and breeding seasons. White-bellied Sea Eagle
is frequently seen from the boat, either soaring overhead or perching on cliff top trees.
Tap Mun may be remote, but a walking tour of the island provides a charming getaway with trails crisscrossing the island.
From the pier we first visit Tap Mun New Fishermen's Village and will later pass through a Taoist cemetery before following
a coastal trail to a hilltop lookout point. All along the trail there are splendid views over the Sai Kung Peninsula, Sharp Peak,
Mirs Bay and even into China. We will also explore a number of interesting rock formations – indeed, if there is interest
amongst the group we will even scramble along the coastal rocks to see if we can find the “Neck of the Dragon.”
If you choose not to scramble, the lookout point is a great place to chill out – or to fly kites…
From the lookout we descend into the oldest part of Tap Mun and pay a visit to the rather impressive Tin Hau temple. This
traditional temple dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea is not only one of the oldest in Hong Kong, it is also in excellent
repair owing to a number of well-funded renovations over the years.
We complete our visit to Tap Mun with an early lunch at the New Hon Kee Seafood Restaurant.
After lunch, we catch the ferry to pay a brief visit to the secluded fishing community of Ko Lau Wan just minutes away
across the South Channel. The main source of income here is derived from a number of nearby fish farms, a single seafood
restaurant, a dive shop and the occasional hiker in search of an alternative route up Sharp Peak…
Ko Lau Wan is just a small hamlet, so we should have time for refreshments while we wait for a passing ferry to call at the
newly renovated public pier. We then conclude our outing with a slow cruise down the scenic Long Harbour to Wong Shek
where buses await to transport us on to Sai Kung and the big city….
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