Enjoy a seaside getaway at this authentic fishing town on the Sai Kung Peninsula, famed for its seafood restaurants, hiking trails and nearby islands.
Sai Kung Town is well known for its selection of fine seafood restaurants dotted along the coastline of the Sai Kung Peninsula in northeast New Territories. The beachside town, also known simply as Sai Kung, is a great spot to base yourself when exploring nearby islands or hiking in the surrounding hills.
Sai Kung is a 2-hour trip from central Hong Kong by public transport. For many locals and an increasing number of visitors, the area is well worth the journey for a weekend getaway.
The town is located beneath the rolling hills of the Ma On Shan Country Park. Its authentic small-town charm has been maintained despite some recent development in the area. Find the old town to the south, full of shops and cafés. Visit the harbour to see fishermen coming in and out of the moorings to sell their best catch.
Sai Kung can be used as a central base for visiting more than 70 small islands. Ferries operate between the more popular islands but the ferry schedule can be either regular or “on demand”. Plan your schedule online ahead of time.
Discover the hiking trails that crisscross the hills nearby. Visit some historic landmarks and traditional temples, such as the Hung Shing Temple located at Kau Sai Chau.
Go back to Sai Kung to eat at one of the restaurants dotted along the water. Enjoy an open-air dining experience on “Seafood Street” and select your dinner from the restaurant’s fish tanks.
From the promenade nearby you can see the many small islands, such as Kau Sai Chau with its well-known Jockey Club Public Golf Course. Ride to the island by ferry from the harbour to try your hand at one of the three 18-hole courses open to the public.
Sai Kung is not accessible by train but connecting minibuses operate from train stations.
