Most of the land surface of the Sai Kung Peninsula, except the village areas, is covered by two country parks, namely the Sai Kung East Country Park and the Sai Kung West Country Park, with total area of about 7500 hectares.
The most popular places in the parks are Wong Chuk Wan, Tai Mong Tsai, Pak Tam Chung, Sai Wan and Wong Shek Pier. The picturesque Cheung Sheung Plateau is a favourite spot for hikers and campers.
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Sai KungEastCountryPark
Sai Kung East Country Park, designated in 1978, occupies a vast area of east Sai Kung Peninsula. Within its borders are High Island Reservoir, High Island, Tai Long Wan, Pak Tam Au, Sheung Yiu, Wong Shek Pier and the surrounding countryside. Covering 4,477 hectares of uplands and coasts, it has the largest number of bays and coves among all country parks. Scenic spots within the park are numerous. Examples include the four most famous beaches of Hong Kong : Sai Wan, Ham Tin, Tai Long, Tung Wan, and the dizzying spur that lures many a hiker to its heights Sharp Peak. Other attractions are Po Pin Chau, Long Ke Wan, Luk Wu, Long Harbour and Chek Keng. There is a wide choice of country trails. Some orbit around the coasts, while others travel through rugged, and wild terrain. (Please click here for more details.)
High Island Reservoir
Sheung Yiu
Pak Tam Au
Wong Shek Pier
Tai Long Wan
High Island Reservoir
Hong Kong's four famous beaches
Tung Wan
Ham Tin
Tai Wan
Sai Wan
Reference: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department > Sai Kung East Country Park
Sai KungWestCountryPark
Designated in 1978, Sai Kung West Country Park occupies 3,000 hectares of wild country in the western part of Sai Kung Peninsula. Except for a few remote villages, the entire region that extends from Pak Tam Au to Yung Shue O is encompassed within the country park. Pak Sha O is the best preserved old village in the park. Original rural architectural features like relief murals and old-style decorated doorways can still be seen today.
Popular leisure destinations of Sai Kung West Country Park include Wong Chuk Wan, Tai Mong Tsai, Pak Tam Chung, Yung Shue O and Lai Chi Chong. Hoi Ha by the coast is where you find Hoi Ha Marine Park. This idyllic bay attracts many visitors on weekends and holidays. Also hot with holiday-makers is Cheung Sheung Plateau, a favourite of campers and hikers. (Please click here for more details.)
Yung Shue O
Pak Tam Chung
Tai Mong Tsai
Wong Chuk Wan
Lai Chi Chong
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