Tung Ping Chau

Tung Ping Chau

Hi everyone! Do you know Hong Kong has about 75% of suburban districts? It’s an amazing ratio compare to other countries!! There are many beautiful places in Hong Kong. Today I would like to introduce Tung Ping Chau, it is also named as Ping Chau. It is an offshore island located in the northeast corner of Hong Kong which is close to mainland than close to Hong Kong. 

The island has an area of 1.16km ² and consists of shale rock. And this island is the most easterly point of Hong Kong. The island's largest village, Sha Tau, is something of a ghost town, with many cottages boarded up. A large part of the island is country parkland, with footpaths overgrown with orchids, wild mint, and morning glories. 

At the island's southeastern end are two huge rocks known as the Drum Rocks, or Watchman's Tower Rocks (Kang Lau Shek). At the north end is a chunk of land that has broken away from the island; it is represents the head of a dragon. The island has the shape of a kidney bean with its concave side facing northeast. Its name "Ping Chau" means "flat island" in Chinese. The opposite western coast of the island is fairly rocky. This is a good place for photography and diving. If you like nature, you must go there and have a look!

Transportation & Location

Tung Ping Chau is located at the top right hand corner of Hong Kong

Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier

You can take MTR and take off at University station, and then go to Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier. Ferry ticket Sailing available on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays Only. The departure time from Ma Liu Shui is Saturday – 0900 and 1530, Sunday and Public Holidays – 0900. And the departure time from Tung Ping Chau is 1715 at Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. The round trip ticket is about 90 dollars. Hope you will enjoy and have fun =]

By Kensepth