Sai Kung District - Islands

Islands

On summer nights, a lot of people hire small boats known as kaitos or sampan, some to catch cuttle-fish which is a popular pastime for local residents, others for leisurely trips through the island-dotted inland sea of Port Shelter. Popular islands to visit include:

  • Kau Sai Chau
  • Kiu Tsui Chau (sharp island)
  • Leung Shuen Wan Chau (high island)
  • Pak Sha Chau (white sand island)
  • Yeung Chau (sheep island)
  • Yim Tin Tsai (little salt field)

The large island of Kau Sai Chau is the location for a public golf course developed and run by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

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