Top
Maclehose trail section 2

Hello there ! 
In this article you will find all the details to arrive in Tai Long wan beaches from the bus Stop Pak Tam Au. The bay is splendid.

For an escape from the city of Hong Kong in the middle of the mountains, forest and almost desert beaches. This is the place to be. Choose a sunny day for a splendid and clear panorama.

Pak Tam Au Hike
View from Maclehose trail section 2

How to get to tai long wan from pak tam au ?

hike from pak tam au to tai long wan

From Pak Tam Au bus stop the hike lasts about 1h45 minutes, the path are well maintained some part are a bit tilt. This hike is good exercise for working on your cardio. In summer it is humid and hot however this path is mostly under the shadow. We are going through the forest to reach the beaches.

Hike from Pak Tam Au To Ham Tin
Hike from Pak Tam Au To Ham Tin
to do

On the way to your destination

From Pak Tam Au path leads you directly in the forest, lush greenery along the way. The promenade is elevated which give an outlook over the mountains and sea. There are still some houses with inhabitants, some are abandoned for year. Based on some studies some houses are more than 200 years old. I found this interesting blog about the abandoned villages in Hong Kong.
Abandoned Village
Abandoned House
Abandoned House
Abandoned House
Maclehose trail section 2
Maclehose trail section 2
Maclehose trail section 2

1 - Ham tin beach

What I love the most when I arrive in Ham Tin Beach.

Get a sea view table at the restaurant, order fresh coconut or Lemon iced tea and forget about everything.

The restaurants serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and rent out camping equipment. 

When there’s no covid-19 restrictions or too much waves, you can buy speed boat tickets to go back to Sai Kung pier. The ride takes only 25 minutes. 

In case get prepare to hike back.

View from the restaurant

2 - Relax on tai wan beach

In conclusion, after the hike and lunch chill on the beach, enjoy the sun and view. During summertime it is quite hot, the water is warm. Spending the all day is like being on holidays in South Asia.

Tai Wan
Tai Wan
Tai Long Wan
Tai Wan Beach
Tai Wan Camping
Tai Wan
Tai Wan Camping

Tips for your trip :

1 To be comfortable bring good running shoes, sun cream, energizer and water.

2 Get prepare to hike back, with covid and winter there are less or non-existent boat service.

3 –  Bring enough cash and your octopus car for transportation and restaurant.

4 Bring swimming suits and towel. Can’t resist for a swim.

Tai Wan
Tai Wan Beach
Where to find the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong ? Here a list of four beaches to discover in Sai Kung accessible by boat or hike :

1 – Tai wan Beach

2 – Ham Tin Beach

3 – Sai Wan Beach

4 – Tung Wan Beach

Which one is your favorite beach ? If you want to hike on Hong Kong Island Here and Here.

Enjoy,
Xxx

Cecile

post a comment