Name (English): Sai Kung Town
Name (Chinese): 西貢市
Category: Outdoor Activities
Address (English): Chan Man St, Sai Kung
Address (Chinese): 西貢親民街
Address Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ekbErwRECfpgs7yA8
Address longitude and latitude: 22.382469714228538, 114.27201991196029
Opening Hours:
MON 00:00 – 23:59
TUE 00:00 – 23:59
WED 00:00 – 23:59
THUR 00:00 – 23:59
FRI 00:00 – 23:59
SAT 00:00 – 23:59
SUN 00:00 – 23:59
Recommended Food/Drinks: seafood dishes of all kinds
Recommended Time to Visit: 10am / 3pm
Accessibility Note: Need to take minibus after getting off MTR station
Reminder: 1-minute walk after getting off MTR station, take minibus route 1 and get off at the minibus Terminal and walk 5 minutes to Chan Man Street.
Situated in eastern Hong Kong, the remote yet bustling seafront, Sai Kung Town, is known to be a middle station before every expedition starts. However, the town itself is more than a depot, where lots of dazzling stuff shouldn’t be missed.
Top-ranked seafood street
In sauntering amidst the boulevard, there’s always a fragrance of savouriness pervades in the air. Fishermen are ubiquitous. They hawk the catches on their boats afloat, or small stalls that are roughly set up beside the roads. In fact, the promenade is a traditional seafood street since the 14th century and is regarded as a place of pilgrimage, in which many people got enchanted by those freshly-caught gourmet seafood.
Upon picking a bagful of shrimps, shellfish, squids or crabs to the adjacent restaurants the master chef will delicately turn them into palatable dishes. Instead of buying, it’s also fine to bring your own catch.
Mural art vibes
Art vibes have been hitting Sai Kung since years ago when a group of artists came up with an idea that was to beautify the district with murals. Painted on Man Lin Street, those vivid pictures showcased the people’s impression of their beloved hometown, animals or dreams.
Relaxing café
To have a downshifting life has been trending among youngsters, who are longing for a little escape off the hustling reality. There’re many choices. My favourite spot is Little Cove Expresso*, a European-style café, offering light food with a cup of americano – that really makes my day!
Volcano Discovery Centre
If you’re a geo-holic, Volcano Discovery Centre should be a must-go museum. Given that Sai Kung is an area full of extraordinary stones like hexagonal columns, there are lots of information about volcanology that is presented in an interesting way.
If you wanna know more about those interesting rocks, you may visit High Island Reservoir East Dam (Link).
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