Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park to Tai Tan 海下灣至大灘

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I read about the hiking path of Hoi Ha Wan from Mountain Girl.  Her hiking trails are normally not difficult.  I tried Lau Shui Heung previously. It's beautiful with trees reflection on the surface of the reservoir. I as also attracted to Hoi Ha and could finally put my feet on it.  I enjoyed it very much.  The scenery is breathless.   A friend commented on my photos: 'speechless, simply beautiful.'



I started the trip from taking bus 299X from Shatin to Sai Kung.  The trip took about 40 minutes.  Then switched to a mini-bus No. 7 next to the bus terminal.  It runs every 20 minutes between Monday and Saturday. If a long queue is seen, a minibus will arrive soon. I was lucky to get on the first minibus.  The journey took more than 20 minutes.  It cost HK$12.1.


It's easy to find the path. Just go straight ahead to the Hoi Ha Wan Warden Post.  From there I learnt that Hoi Ha Wan was famous for good water quality and its rich marine life. Turn right and left.  You will see loads of signage of restaurants and canoes for renting. You can go to beach on the left or straight to the right.  Both sides offer beaches for canoes to head up to the sea. At time, there were strong waves.



Soon you will pass by the pier and WWF building (closed).  On the way, you can glimpse the beauty of the coastal scenery in Sai Kung. Follow the path you will come to an intersection.  Straight is to Wan Chai. Right will take you to Tai Tan 大灘.



When you see a Y course, go left to visit a deserted beautiful beach with fine sand.  Enjoy the tranquillity and loneliness before you continue the hike.



After the beach will be an ascending path.  It is sometimes demanding but manageable. Your sweat is well worth for the magnificent views all along the way.  On the way, I saw a group of elderly people. So, you will be able.....



Then it will be descending path and you will reach another beach.  I sat on stone to enjoy my apple, bread and the amazing scenery. Next right is a sandy beach.  It is quiet with fine sand to welcome swimmers.  Unfortunately, no one went into the water.


It is not far to the destination: Tai Tan 大灘.  Enjoy the sea, life around, insects and muddy fish.






The trail is 7km long. It took me 2.5 hours to complete, including photography and a long pause at the stone beach.  To head back, reach Tai Tan village, go to the back of the houses and find a cement path to go back to the main street.  The bus station is called Ko Tong Ha Yeung 高塘下洋. Take 94 back to Sai Kung town centre or 96R to Diamond Hill (runs on Sunday and public holidays only).







Location: Hoi Ha, Hong Kong

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