【Hong Kong】City Tour · Stop 15: Sai Kung · Fun for All Ages
Sai Kung Weekend Family Adventure 🌊 Artsy Photo Spots + Nature Exploration All in One!
Sai Kung is a must-visit chill spot for Hong Kong locals on weekends. With its slower pace and friendly vibe, the streets of Sai Kung are always bustling during holidays. Many people love taking a boat from here to explore nearby islands. Now that the water season is here, you can discover 12 amazing spots in Sai Kung all at once! Whether you're looking for family fun, artsy photo opportunities, or outdoor adventures, Sai Kung has something for everyone.
🔥 High Island Reservoir
The largest reservoir in Hong Kong, it's a popular hiking and photo spot! The hexagonal rock columns at East Dam are a world-class geological wonder. Perfect for romantic outings, family picnics, or just chilling out. The trail is flat and easy, suitable for all ages.
🚃 How to get there: Take the MTR to Diamond Hill Station (Exit C2), then bus 92; or take the MTR to Hang Hau Station (Exit B1), then minibus 101M to Sai Kung town center, and call a taxi to East Dam.
⚓ Sai Kung Public Pier
The Sai Kung Pier is the starting point for trips to outer islands. Most boat tours, island-hopping, and surfing trips depart from here! Even if you don't plan to get in the water, you can dress up and take photos at the pier for a travel vibe.
🚶♀️ How to get there: Take the MTR to Diamond Hill Station (Exit C2), then bus 92; or take the MTR to Choi Hung Station (Exit C1), then minibus 1M directly to the pier.
🖼️ Man Nin Street Murals
Another great photo spot! Man Nin Street is the gateway to Sai Kung, and in 2016, various artists were invited to create artsy walls here. Perfect for Instagram-worthy shots that you won't want to leave!
🚗 How to get there: Take minibus 2 directly to Man Nin Street terminus.
🏝️ Sharp Island
Just a 15-minute ferry ride from Sai Kung town center. This island features natural wonders like volcanic rocks and the giant "pineapple bun rock"! During low tide, you can see a tombolo connecting the island, creating a "Moses parting the sea" effect—ideal for photos. Remember to capture the moments while protecting the environment!
⛴️ How to get there: Take the MTR to Choi Hung Station (Exit C2), then minibus 1A to Sai Kung Pier, and take a ferry to Sharp Island Pier.
🏡 Hoi Ha Visitor Center
Located within Sai Kung West Country Park near Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, this center features a Japanese-inspired wooden design, perfect for artsy visitors and families. Inside, there's an exhibition hall introducing Hong Kong's coastal ecology and Hoi Ha's history and culture—a relaxing way to learn something new!
📍 Address: Hoi Ha Visitor Center, Sai Kung
⏰ Opening hours: Exhibition Hall 09:30-16:00; Reception 09:30-16:30 (Closed on Tuesdays and Lunar New Year’s Day 1 & 2)
🏨 WM Hotel
Situated in Sai Kung, known as "Hong Kong's backyard," this hotel offers stunning views and is close to hiking trails and hidden beaches. Guests can even bring their pets along. Choose from luxury rooms, sea-view rooms, or private garden rooms—perfect for a weekend getaway!
📍 Address: 28 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong
🚌 Sai Kung Transportation Guide
Getting to Sai Kung is easy, with buses and minibuses available from Kowloon and Hong Kong Island! Bus routes: 91, 91M, 92, 94, 96R, 99, 299X, 792M; Minibus routes: 1, 1A, 1S, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 7, 9, 11, 11A, 11M, 12, 16, 101M, 103, 103M, 104, 109M.
Mark your favorite routes and head to Sai Kung for family fun, artsy photo spots, and nature exploration. A relaxing holiday escape is no longer a dream!
best decision to begin the new years camping in Sai kung. Everything was so beautiful! We needed to hike for 20-30mins to reach to the beach site to camp but it was worth very steps. made bonfire, setup our tents ⛺️, barbecued some yummies and counted down till new years together with the beautiful moon and stars in the sky!!! best part was waking up in the morning and getting to hike and see stunning views ! make sure to bring supplies! there are small supplies store nearby but they close at night.
フェリーポートから出ているラウンドトリップがおすすめです。50ドルほどで乗れます。40分間の周遊のあと、シャープアイランドに降ろしてもらえます。帰りは同じ会社のフェリーにいつでも乗ることができます⛴️
Sai Kung is located in the southeast of the New Territories, including the countryside and new towns, as well as dozens of islands of varying sizes. The area not only retains the traditional customs of the countryside, but also has the vigor and vitality of a new town. In the process of rapid urbanization, Sai Kung's countryside has rarely preserved its beautiful natural scenery, and is known as the "back garden of Hong Kong".
Saigon. It enjoys the reputation of Hong Kong's back garden. I used to be a frequent visitor here. This time I'm in Hong Kong for 12 days. In fact, the most desirable place is Saigon. The reason is that memories of those years become memories of the present. I like Saigon cheese baked lobster best. Very delicious... Super Food because I live in Causeway Bay this time. I change the subway at North Point to say something. Get off the subway. Go to the back of the subway station and take the minibus 101. M can get to Saigon in about 20 minutes and walk for a while. It feels like 10 years like a day. Nothing much has changed. Maybe it was just a rush. I haven't noticed that there are still half-day tours here. Very happy. It suits me well. I want to see Saigon clearly. After all, I really don't want to go for a walk. Not to mention the mentality of traveling here, I bought HK$60 for Qiaozui Island and started my journey. The old man is very interesting to introduce scenic spots. First arrived at a ruined and dripping uninhabited island, then arrived at Qiaozui Island The coral on the island can be seen. Although today's weather is not very bright. The coincidence point is that you can still see faint drops of coral in the water. There are also some tourists swimming and fishing on the island. It's very enjoyable if you come to Hong Kong to travel. Sincerely consider this scenic spot... Saigon... A place where people will not be disappointed today... Fabulous
I wanted to go directly from Shatian by bus 299, but the departure time in the morning was 10:30, so I had to turn to exit C of Rainbow Station on Kwun Tong Line immediately, and there was a minibus station 1A line in less than 100 meters. The minibus passengers were few, mostly local people, and the driver of the minibus was very considerate to the elderly, women and children. He patiently reminded them not to sit steadily in a hurry, and the guests said that they would appreciate it for a long time. Violation of Hong Kong-style human courtesy. Within half an hour, we arrived at Saigon Pier. The pavement came with a sea breeze with a fishy smell. The archways of Seafood Street are easy to find, along which are seafood restaurants. There is also a two-storey Saigon market, which sells seafood on the whole floor. Because it's not early or late at 11 o'clock. We had a Port-style breakfast at a tea restaurant and strolled around. Later, I was ready to take a wooden boat to return to the island for a swim. The boat owner said that there were several islands at will. Anyway, there were boats every half hour, as long as the last boat came back at dusk. There are some special swimmers and fishermen who set out with the boat, as well as those who go to sea and turn around like us. Although it was noon, sitting in the boat, coupled with the beautiful sea breeze, was not hot at all. The boatman will also stop at the scenic spot to introduce and let us take pictures. When we went to Qiaozui Island, we couldn't help seeing the clear bottom of the sea. There are special areas on the island for swimming, with shark net pavilions in all directions, beside which there are locker rooms, shower rooms, small shops, etc., which are very convenient. Regret not having brought swimsuit equipment, the sea water is very clean and pleasant. It was half past two when we got back to Saigon Pier. In the afternoon tea time, I order a beer in the open-air bar and have a rest in the scenery. Suddenly, I feel like going to Southeast Asia for a vacation. Then we took the minibus Route 7 to take a turn at the end of Saigon Country Park. The driver knew what we were going to do and took us straight to the start of Merriho Trail and put it down. The wheat track is 100 kilometers long and runs through the whole Kowloon Peninsula. We're just going to walk for three hours and go back to the dock for a seafood dinner. So without pressure, walk slowly along the winding mountain road. Today is a non-Hong Kong weekend holiday with few visitors. Flat asphalt pavement is easy to walk on. About a kilometer from now, the Wanyi Reservoir is rippling on the left. The reservoir is surrounded by mountains, but the area is very large and open. Walking beside the green mountains and rivers is also relaxing and happy! When we saw the sunset set, we were ready to go home. Back at the dock, we waited for minibus 9. There are buses on weekends. In fact, the traffic here is convenient. Dinner selected the most popular full record, cheese lobster taste is very strong, other seafood products are good, especially raw oyster Yuanbei is quite fat. Seven seafood and a bottle of white wine totaled HK$1300 for this meal. Everyone was satisfied with it! Come back and take Bus 299 directly to Shatian Terminus. The bus stops at Shatian Terminus for about an hour. It was 9 p.m. to return to Futian Port. Saigon is known as the backyard of Hong Kong and is worth visiting.
Fishing Village Style: Enchanted with the original seascape. In the morning, taking the Kwun Tong Line of MTR to Caihong reversed to Saigon minibus, we drove a mountain road. Enchanted by the intoxicating scenery, we were fascinated by the sea breeze blowing at the new public wharf and the majestic mountain rocks enjoyed by the National Geopark under the express tour. The most famous one is the seafood lobster and other fresh and vigorous seafood products, which are attractive just believing Buddha. Fishermen here have to pray for their safety before going out to sea. Wind, rain, harvest and shrines can be seen everywhere. There is also a famous seaside square that goes south. It is absolutely necessary for HK to go deep into the original ecological fishing village.
Saigon, Hong Kong, can take 299 HK$10.3 from Sha Tin New Town Plaza bus terminus. It's about 40 minutes'drive. Shaking the seashore and beach, you can also spend 50 yuan to tour around the island to the crater and Qiaozui Island. In the evening, it's a good place for the whole family to go out for a tooth sacrifice near Seafood Street.
It's good to eat seafood and visit Saigon on a cruise ship. The cruise ship lasts three hours and the tour guide is very responsible. It's good to remember all the seafood, but I won't buy a package ticket next time. The size of seafood ordered there is bigger. We went from Shatian, 299 to Ooh, the whole journey is about 50 minutes. It's very convenient.