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WORTH A DETOUR
TAP MUN CHAU
The very isolated Tap Mun Chau, also known as 'Grass Island', is definitely worth the
trip, and you will be rewarded with something that's hard to come by in Hong Kong:
isolation and an otherworldly feel. The sailing is particularly scenic from Wong Sh
g Sheek,
as the boat cruises through the fjord Tai T
i Tan Ho
n Hoi Ha
i Hap.
ple, which was built in the early 18th
century and is northeast from where the boat docks. The Biirtthdday o
Tap Mun Village is noted for its Tin Ha
in Hau t
u temple
u festiivaal,
celebrated in late April/early May, is big here. Part of the temple is devoted to the god
of war Kwan Tai.
Other attractions include seafood drying on racks in the sun, dragon boats bobbing
in the harbour and, strangely, a herd of cows. It's an easy (and signposted) walk north-
ward to MMau P
y of T
f Tin Ha
in Hau f
g Shan (125m), the island's highest point; a windy pebble beacch on
the southeastern shore; and an odd stone formation called Bala
u Piing Sh
alanced R
d Rocck, 200m
south of the beach.
If you want to stay here, the only option is to pitch a tent. There are shops selling
snacks and drinks, and New Hon Kee ( GOOGLE MAP ; 2328 2428;4 Tap Mun Hoi Pong St;
meals from HK$100; lunch Mon-Fri, 11am-4.30pm Sat & Sun) , a seafood restaurant popular with
islanders and visitors alike, is a short walk northeast of the ferry pier on the way to Tin
Hau temple.
The island is off the northeast coast of the New Territories, where the Tolo Channel
empties into Mirs Bay (Tai Pang Wan in Cantonese). Ferries depart from Wong Shek in
Sai Kung and Ma Liu Shui near University East Rail station.
Sai Kung Peninsula
Explore
The rugged and massive Sai Kung Peninsula is an outdoor-pursuits paradise. The hiking is
excellent here - the MacLehose Trail runs right across it. Sai Kung Town is a good base for
exploring the easily accessible countryside. This eclectic waterfront town has a cluster of
restaurants and is also a stopping point and transport hub to and from the surrounding coun-
tryside. A kaido (small, open-sea ferry) trip to one or more of the little offshore islands and
their secluded beaches is recommended.
 
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