Hong Kong · Region
Sai Kung
Known as Hong Kong's "back garden," Sai Kung is a former fishing town turned gateway to the region's wildest coastline — a working seafood harbour backed by the volcanic sea cliffs, hexagonal rock columns and outlying islands of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark. It's where locals go to eat live seafood pulled straight from pier-side tanks, then hike or boat out into some of the least developed country parks left in the territory.
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Frequently asked questions about Sai Kung
How do I get to Sai Kung?
Sai Kung has no MTR station of its own, so the standard route is the MTR to Choi Hung, then a green minibus (route 1A) or bus (route 92, also reachable from Diamond Hill) on to Sai Kung's waterfront bus terminus, a journey of roughly ~20-40 minutes depending on the connection; taxis from urban Kowloon take ~30-40 minutes.
How many days should I spend in Sai Kung?
Plan on ~1 day for the seafood promenade, old town lanes and a short island boat trip, or ~2 days if you want to add a proper hike or geopark boat tour into the mix.
What is Sai Kung known for?
Known as Hong Kong's "back garden," Sai Kung is a former fishing town turned gateway to the region's wildest coastline — a working seafood harbour backed by the volcanic sea cliffs, hexagonal rock columns and outlying islands of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark. It's where locals go to eat live seafood pulled straight from pier-side tanks, then hike or boat out into some of the least developed country parks left in the territory.