Sai Kung East Country Park

Sai Kung East Country Park essentials

Sai Kung East Country Park encompasses the eastern edge of the Sai Kung Peninsula, featuring the High Island Reservoir and segments of the UNESCO Global Geopark. The landscape is defined by 140-million-year-old hexagonal volcanic rock columns and the pristine white-sand beaches of Tai Long Wan. Hikers utilize the first two sections of the MacLehose Trail to access the 468-meter Sharp Peak and secluded bays. Cultural highlights include the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum, a preserved 19th-century Hakka walled village.

Sai Kung East Country Park Essentials — Map

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High Island Reservoir

The High Island Reservoir, located in the far south eastern part of the Sai Kung Peninsula, was opened in 1978, helping to alleviate water…

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East Dam

Features massive hexagonal volcanic rock columns and a wooden boardwalk providing access to a sea cave. A large dolosse-lined breakwater protects the reservoir from the South China Sea.

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Ham Tin Wan

Quiet beach favored with surfers and nature lovers. Clear water and smashing nature.

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Long Ke Wan

A secluded bay with fine white sand and clear water, accessible via Section 1 of the MacLehose Trail. The area includes a basic campsite and views of the High Island Reservoir's eastern dam.

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Sharp Peak

Sharp Peak, or Nam She Tsim, is a hill inside Sai Kung East Country Park, north of Tai Long Wan, in the Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong.

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Sheung Yiu Folk Museum

Sheung Yiu Folk Museum is housed in Sheung Yiu Village, a declared monument of Hong Kong, on Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail, Sai Kung District,…

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MacLehose Trail

The MacLehose Trail is a 100-kilometre hiking trail that crosses much of the New Territories, Hong Kong, starting from Pak Tam Chung, Sai…

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Tai Wan

Tai Long Wan is a 3 kilometer-wide bay on the east coast of the Sai Kung Peninsula in Sai Kung District, Hong Kong.

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Wong Shek Pier

A transport hub providing kaito ferry services to remote coastal villages and islands like Tap Mun. The area is a center for water sports, including kayaking and windsurfing.

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Astropark

A 1,250-square-meter stargazing facility featuring replicas of ancient Chinese astronomical instruments, such as an armillary sphere, and reclining benches designed for sky observation.

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Sai Kung Country Park Visitors Centre

Sai Kung East Country Park is a country park on the Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong, measuring 44.77 square kilometres.

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Sai Wan Shan

A 314-meter peak situated on Section 2 of the MacLehose Trail. The summit pavilion offers panoramic views of the High Island Reservoir and the four beaches of Tai Long Wan.