Embracing much of the New Territories' eastern seaboard, Sai Kung district is one of Hong Kong's wildest district with sandy bays and big protected country parks.
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High Island Reservoir is the largest reservoir in the territory, and the grandest
man-made construction within the park.
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| High Island Reservoir |
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Sai Kung East Country Park is a 4477 hectare country park in Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong.
It opened in year 1978.
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| Sai Kung East Country Park |
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Scenic spots within Sai Kung East Country Park are numerous. It includes the most famous beaches
of Hong Kong, i.e. Sai Wan, Ham Tin, Tai Long, Tung Wan.
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| Sai Kung East Country Park |
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Other attractions are Po Pin Chau, Long Ke Wan, Luk Wu, Long Harbour, Sharp Peak and Chek Keng. There is a wide choice of country trails.
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To go to Sai Wan beach, travellers take either a bus or mini bus from
Choi Hung MTR station to Sai Kung, then followed by taxi to Sai Wan Pavillion.
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| Sai Wan beach |
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Then travellers walk one hour to Sai Wan, which is a relatively undisturbed beach where
they can spend a relaxing afternoon. It is possible to continue the path towards Tai Long Wan beach.
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| Sai Wan beach |
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Sai Wan is one of Sai Kung East best scenic spots. There is an option to pitch a
tent onto the sand on the beach. The panoramic view of the shoreline and off-shore
islands is amazing.
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| Sai Wan beach |
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Privately hired junks drop anchor at Sai Wan and their passengers head to
the beach in smaller craft.
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| Sai Wan beach |
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Most people reduce Hong Kong Special Administrative Region only as
Hong Kong island covered with highrise buildings. Few people know that
ong Kong Special Administrative Region has also pristine beaches.
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| Sai Wan beach |
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Few people are coming to Sai Wan beach as it is required a long trip
but it is worth the hike!
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| Sai Wan beach |
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No shark net on Sai Wan beach and also no lifeguard service.
Currents can be more of a problem as there have been deaths here.
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| Sai Wan beach |
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Sai Wan beach is a pristine beach with its seasonal lagoon, marine and riverine sands.
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| Sai Wan beach |
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In Sai Wan village, it is possible to find accommodation by renting a village house during
the week-end.
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| Sai Wan village |
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Noodles, fried rice and hot and cold drinks are available from the modest, reasonably priced
cafes on Tai Long Sai Wan. Friendly owners are always ready for a chat.
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| Sai Wan village |
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Sai Wan Village is a hotspot for hiking and along the Stage Two of MacLehose Trail.
There are a few stores providing supplies and advices for hikers.
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| Sai Wan village |
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