Beyond Hong Kong
Sai Kung: the back story
The back story
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Sai Kung, in the east of the New Territories, is a harbour town for seafood and boats to the islands, and the gateway to the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (geopark.gov.hk; HKTB).
The Geopark
The Geopark’s volcanic rock columns and sea arches are best seen by boat (geopark.gov.hk).
Seafood
Loaf On, at 49 See Cheung Street, holds one MICHELIN star for its seafood (MICHELIN).
Take a boat from the pier to the islands.
Our advice: go on a weekday, and check the weather before taking a boat.
Why it's on our list
- The Geopark
- Seafood
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sai Kung: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sai Kung: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Avenue of Stars14 kmCar or taxi 52 min
- The Star Ferry (Tsim Sha Tsui)15 kmCar or taxi 54 min
- M+15 kmCar or taxi 54 min
- Hong Kong Park16 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- LANDMARK16 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- The Peak Tram16 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Tai Kwun17 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Man Mo Temple17 kmCar or taxi 61 min
Main railway stations
- Hong Kong West Kowloon Station14 kmCar or taxi 52 min
- Hong Kong Station (Airport Express)16 kmCar or taxi 58 min