In hong kong there is a place in sai kung, in the new territories called tai long wan where you can do exactly that. Basically tai long wan is comprised of 4 beaches connected to each other via short trails. When shes not getting lost in a good book, youll find her doing crosswords, eating dim sum, covering both sides of a. Hkd 90 in the time of writing from sai kung to sai wan pavilion. Getting there is a bit of a trek, but trust us, its one of the best places for a fun hong kong day trip, besides kowloon city and the dragon centre. Most clean waters in hong kong and some of the best beach destinations as tai long wan, long ke wan or ham tin wan. West bay is a beach in sai kung peninsula, hong kong. Sai kung magazine march 2014 by hong kong living ltd issuu. Sai kung magazine march 2012, we talk about where is the hotel in sai kung. When you get to sai kung, you can go to the pier and ask one of the stores for price to tai long or you can get a bus and hike in. Country park enclaves of tai long sai wan, kam shan and yuen tun to be incorporated into country parks. To distinguish it from other bays and beaches of the same name, it is commonly known as tai long sai. Sai kung magazine march 2012 by hong kong living ltd issuu.
This triggered significant public concerns on the protection of country park enclaves in hong kong. Most families in hong kong have not ventured to the citys most beautiful beach tai long wan. However, those who put in the sweat are amply rewarded with stunning views of the mountains and the sea, and upon arriving will find themselves on a wide beach that. Sai kung magazine august 2015 by hong kong living ltd issuu. Hikers show support for sai kung country park plan south. Tai long wan hong kongs most spectacular beaches comprise four long stretches of pristine silver sand, turquoise rollers and emerald mountains. One of sai kungs hidden gems, sheung luk stream behind tai long sai wan is located in sai kung east country park. This morning on the radio rthk it sounded like the villagers had won the vote to not include tai long sai wan in the country parks. Me and my partner got a boat trip from sai kung pier which cost around 150 hkd to get you out to tai long wan area. Despite the bays location in sai kung east country park, according to locals, the name derives from being the most western bay out of the four which make up tai long wan. Ham tin wan salty field bay in chinese is probably the most popular of the four, thanks to its facilities you can eat and rent boards here as well as camping equipment. A weatherbeaten concrete road leading to remote pak lap wan is the first visible sign of the many things that have gone wrong at the scenic rural enclave in the last five years. This beautiful bay, popular with surfers and campers, is located in the eastern edge of sai kung country park. Tai long sai wan sai wan is an enclave of the sai kung east country.
Sai kung is my favourite neighborhood in hong kong, with plenty of seafood restaurants, beaches and hikes. It was constructed by hong kong land buildings limited in 1968. In any event, developments on private land at the country park enclave of sai wan are still subject to existing control measures, such as the ordinances on buildings and the land leases. The book is a way to raise awareness about the endangered species of our world. This is as close as you can possibly get by road to tai long wan and leaves just a 40min walk to sai wan beach so an hour to tai wan beach via ham tin wan. New path in tai long sai wan would bypass blockade south. We went to one of the more secluded beaches called ham tin and from there we. It was designed as a hblock, which was the common structure of residential properties in the 1960s. Officials out of touch in dispute over future of hong. Not only does it have tranquil beaches and unique dining spots, its also filled with other hidden gems. A host of surf schools offer classes, ranging from beginner to advanced. At that time, there were 77 country park enclaves, of which 23 had already been covered by ozps under tpo. This beach is located on the east coast of the sai kung peninsula. New kid on the wok by pristine lampard is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialnoderivatives 4.
Here you will find 4 main beaches sai wan west bay, ham tin wan, tai wan big bay and tung wan east bay. The place is beautiful and a great escape from the hustle and bustle from hong kong. The tai long wan hiking trail is one of hong kongs best kept secrets. The conditions closer to shore are suitable for kids to swim, under supervision. It is a place that reminds me of the movie the beach without the weed plantations that is. Visit tai long wan on your trip to hong kong or china.
Sai wan is a small village by a marvellous bay of the same name, which is set within the larger tai long wan but seems separate from ham tin and tai wan. Country park enclaves of tai long sai wan, kam shan and. Hike along chui tung au, sai wan shan to arrive at long ke wan 5km, 3 hours, fairly difficult. Its an all around top choice for those wanting to really get away from it all. Tai long wan from gorgeous beaches to a ghost island, heres a guide to things to do in sai kung.
How to get to tai long wan beach in hong kong little steps. In 1995, the appearance of a bulldozer in ham tin, an enclave in tai long wan, just north of sai wan, also led to a joint greengroup objection, which resulted in controls that further restricted. For an easier option, you can also book a speedboat which leaves directly from ham tin or sai wan beach to take you back to sai kung. Country park enclaves of tai long sai wan, kam shan and yuen tun to be incorporated into country parks for the purpose of incorporating the country park enclaves of tai long sai wan sai wan, kam shan and yuen tun into their respective country parks, upon the depositing of the approved maps of sai kung east country park, kam shan country park and tai lam country park in.
Hikers, seasports beginnes and enthusiasts, stream scramblers. Ive heard that the beach east of ham tim village is good. Junk trips make for the perfect summer in hong kong hong. The beach is only accessible by boat, keeping crowds to a minimum. The indigenous villagers long gave up their interest in farming. Country park enclaves of tai long sai wan, kam shan and yuen tun to be incorporated into country parks for the purpose of incorporating the country park enclaves of tai long sai wan sai wan, kam shan and yuen tun into their respective country parks, upon the depositing of the approved maps of sai kung east country park, kam shan country park and tai lam country park in the land. Conservation officials are mulling opening a new footpath in tai long sai wan that will bypass a blockade by rural residents upset over the.
Im heading in in the middle of october, and am interested in camping for a night on tai long wan. For the purpose of incorporating the country park enclaves of tai long sai wan sai wan, kam shan and yuen tun into their respective country parks, upon the depositing of the approved maps of sai kung east country park, kam shan country park and tai. Bays of hong kong, country parks and special areas of hong kong, mangroves, marine parks of hong kong, sai kung peninsula, tai po district nai chung. Sai kung guide 7 day trip itineraries to an often forgotten side. For a longer hike, you can opt for the tai long wan route hike 8km, which is an extension of the sai wan beach hike. And as one of the most popular spots for a day away from the city, tai long wan is a mustvisit for tourists and locals alike. In chinese, tai long wan translates as big wave bay. The village itself is a jumble of ramshackle old houses, fenced. For tai long wan and beyond, use our hong kong trip itinerary planning tool to get the most from your hong kong vacation.
From here you can also hire a boat back to sai kung beach 3. Tai long wan hong kong all you need to know before you. Considered one of the most beautiful places in hong kong, it is a popular surf destination. Country park enclaves of tai long sai wan, kam shan and yuen tun to be incorporated into country parks wednesday, july 17, 20. Tai long wan hong kongs most beautiful beaches drone. Maclehose trail section 1 high island reservoir royce to. It is 12 kilometres long and starts at the end of sai wan road, passing through beautiful coves like sai wan and chek keng along the way. The clear waters and white sands make this an ideal location to dock at for the day. Sai kung threatened beauty spots hong kong outdoors.
Famous for being one of hong kongs most beautiful untouched beaches, tai long wan is tucked away in sai kung country park. The hiker said that he had heard that these people were longterm street sleepers and had occupied the camps for a long time, but was worried. Tai long wan a further sail away from port shelter sees boaties take in the picture postcard beauty of the five beaches that include sai wan s two beaches tai long wan, ham tin, and tung wan in a noreaster, sai wan can become jerky on your anchor. Sai wan is a beach in sai kung peninsula, hong kong.
Tai long wan isnt the name of the beach, but the name of the bay, that is home to four breathtaking. Some days you just want to escape the city, wash away the sounds, the smells, go far away, melt into the sand and disappear. To distinguish it from other bays and beaches of the same name, it is commonly known as tai long sai wan, as it is one of the four beaches of tai long wan. It is sometimes referred to as tai long sai wan to avoid confusion with other similarly named locations in cheung chau and tai a chau.
You can also try your hand at windsurfing, a specialty of the beach. Conservationists and villagers are entering the final stretch of a battle to shape the fate of tai long sai wan a coastal enclave that is likely to be incorporated into a surrounding country. Forgotten for 30 years, it took the tai long sai wan incident in 2010 for the government and public to realize that developing these enclaves would damage the parks. Tai long wan hong kong 2020 what to know before you go. The 3 kilometerwide bay on the east coast of the sai kung peninsula is home to four equally gorgeous beaches tai wan, tung wan, sai wan and ham tin wan and is a mecca for surfers tai long wan means big wave bay. Sai wan literally means western bay in cantonese, and is a thirtyminute downhill hike from the trailhead at sai wan ting, which is a twentyminute taxi ride from sai kung, the biggest town in the area and the gateway to the secluded beaches of sai wan, tai long wan, and ham tinarguably the best beaches in hong kong. Tai long wan on the sai kung peninsula is among the most beautiful areas in hong kong. Country park enclaves of tai long sai wan, kam shan and yuen. Tai on building is located at 5787 shau kei wan road on hong kong island, which is next to the sai wan ho mtr station and the tram stop of tai on street.
Big wave bay is a 3 kilometerwide bay on the east coast of the sai kung peninsula in sai kung district, hong kong. Tai tan destination guide hong kong general, hong kong. The pavilion marks the start of the trailfollow the signposts and paths directed to sai wan. Translated as big wave bay in chinese, tlw is a secluded spot found on the east coast of the sai kung peninsula, and is made up of four beaches. Some important natural habitats, such as those in so lo pun, hoi ha and tai long sai wan, are under threat and have experienced varying degrees of. Last sunday, the heung yee kuk felled trees and removed vegetation on wetland deep inside the sai kung country parkour investigation has now revealed that the land in question was sold to developers in 2012. Now if all that sounds a little bureaucratic and complex, what it really means is that mr lau wanted to keep the enclave of tai long sai wan village from being incorporated into sai kung country.
Take the 29r minibus if available or a green taxi to the sai wan pavillion. Tai long wan, sai kung one of the most famous beaches in hong kong, tai long wan remains littlevisited thanks to the effort required to get there namely a 40minute long hike. Tai long wan literally translates to big wave bay, which shouldnt be confused with big wave bay beach on hong kong island. In late 20, the proposal to incorporate tai long sai wan into sai kung east country park was submitted to legco for discussion. Even more disappointing is the rubbish that can float in from chinese waters in these conditions.
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