Tap Mun Trail Walk & Camping

Tap Mun, or Tap Mun Chau in full name, is one of the islands at the far east of Hong Kong. The name (in Chinese "Tap" means pagoda and "Mun" means door) was given because of the many large rocks lying along the costal line, emulating many pagodas guarding the water entrance to the Hong Kong territories. The island is relatively small with area less than 2 square kilometers. It is flat also. At the hilltop of Mau Ping Shan, the highest point of the island is only 125 meters above sea level. Because of the short and easy routs, it is an idea place for family hiking.

How To Get There

There are ferries running twice every day between Ma Liu Shui and Wong Shek, with stops at Sham Chung, Lai Chi Chong, Tap Mun, Ko Lau Wan, and Check Keng. It will take the time around 90 minutes between Ma Liu Shui and Tap Mun. For updated ferry schedule, please visit www.traway.com.hk or call Tsuiway Ferry Services (H.K.) Limited at (852) 2272 2022.

At the pier turn left. There are few stores and restaurants where you can refill yourselves with foods and drinks, or buy some dry seafood home. Passing the end of the lane you will see the Tin Hau Temple on the right. Like most outer islands and seaside villages in Hong Kong, native fishermen worship Tin Hau as the Goddess whom protects them from adverse sailing conditions.

Follow the path on the left of the temple will lead you to the Youth Centre and Police Post. There just follow the big sign on the ground that point you to the Hill Top and visit the renowned Balance Rock. From Tin Hau Temple to Hill Top is only take a 15 minute easy walk,the first attraction at the Hill Top that will catch your eyesight is the Sun Rise Pavilion. In front of it is the unblocked view facing east to the Mirs Bay. This area is also a perfect campsite that people will spend a night to view sun raise in the next morning.

                                  Enjoy the Journey

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