the Temple, and whilst Dad takes
the children scootering down on
the waterfront, Mum can have a
quick wander around the boutiques
– G.O.D., Mirth, Bumps to Babes,
Kidnapped Bookstore, or the ‘we sell
everything’ store affectionately known
as Harrods. And if he’s still not back,
squeeze in a massage at one of the
various spas like Zone, Sabai or Sense
of Touch.
Among the biggest attractions of
Sai Kung are the boat trips out to
the many islands off the Sai Kung
coast. Alternatively, you could take a
taxi from Sai Kung to Pak Sha Wan
pier and take the HK$10 ferry ride
which weaves through the yachts in
Hebe Haven harbour to gorgeous
Trio Beach, with its rock pools,
playground, two swimming platforms
and the stunning mountainous
backdrop of Hong Kong. Or you
could ask to be dropped at Nature’s
Harvest – an organic farm with goats,
rabbits and plant-your-own vegetables,
which is great fun for the kids. The
yellow ferries go every 20 minutes, and
the journey takes about 10 minutes.
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To get to Sai Kung, take the MTR to
Hang Hau and either jump in a taxi or take
the 101 bus to Sai Kung.
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Lamma Island
Lamma Island, also known
as Pok Liu Chau, is Hong Kong’s
third largest island. Another former
fishing village, Lamma is now a
multicultural, friendly, laid-back
place. The island boasts a fabulous
walk, suitable for the whole family,
from Yung Shue Wan in the northwest
across the island to the southeast
village of Sok Kwu Wan. Make sure
you visit during the week if you can, as
it can get busy with tourists.
Once off the ferry at Yung Shue
Wan – around a 25 minute ride from
Central Ferry Pier number 4 – you’ll
be greeted by bicycles, flags and
seafood restaurants lining the paths on
this car-free island. Continue through
the main path passing all sorts of sea-
creatures in tanks. If you’re hungry for
lunch before you start the walk, then
stop at the Lamma Grill – they have
perfect kids’ food and also provide
colouring sets.
When you’re ready to start walking,
head left towards Hung Shing Yeh
beach. After about 10-15 minutes, the
big smoke stacks of the power station
will come into view. From there you
can continue on the Hung Shing Yeh
beach or alternatively, you can take
a left just before the Lamma Island
Police Post towards Lamma Winds, a
Wind farm where the kids will delight
in seeing the huge wind turbine up
close, and can learn all sorts of facts
on renewable energy. Back down
on Hung Shing Yeh beach, you’ll
find beautiful white sands with
trees for shade. If you haven’t eaten,
stop for lunch in one of the various
restaurants or have a barbecue in
the catered (sausages/coal) or non-
catered barbecue pits. The children
will delight in swimming in the sea,
building sandcastles, or visiting the
herb garden at the back of the beach.
If you have older children, you will
want to take the hike over the island
to the other side, so follow the signs for
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