{"id":127167,"date":"2024-05-28T06:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T22:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/?p=127167"},"modified":"2024-05-29T10:33:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T02:33:39","slug":"tung-ping-chau-island-guide-whats-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-whats-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Tung Ping Chau Island Guide: Ferry Schedule, Things To Do &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Hop on the Tung Ping Chau ferry and explore its famous rock formations, pristine beaches and local delicacies.<\/h2>\n<p>Despite being closer to mainland China than Hong Kong, Tung Ping Chau deserves a spot on everyone&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/whats-on-hk-hong-kong-bucket-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hong Kong bucket list<\/a>.\u00a0Getting its name \u2013 &#8220;Easternmost Flat Island&#8221; in English \u2013 from the horizontal sedimentary rock and calm surrounding waters, the offshore island is famed for its\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/hong-kong-rock-formations-whats-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">magnificent rock formations<\/a> and diverse marine life<\/strong>. Throw in local delicacies like sea urchin fried rice and<strong> scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wellness-hikes-trails-adventure-bucket-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiking trails<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/camping-in-hong-kong-whats-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">campsites<\/a><\/strong>, and you&#8217;ve got plenty of reason to start planning your day trip to Tung Ping Chau. Read on for the ferry schedule and things to do on the island.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/hong-kong-rock-formations-whats-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Instagrammable Rock Formations To Visit In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-127204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-ferry-schedule-things-to-do-whats-on.jpg\" alt=\"Tung Ping Chau Island Guide: Tung Ping Chau Ferry Schedule, How To Get To Tung Ping Chau\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-ferry-schedule-things-to-do-whats-on.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-ferry-schedule-things-to-do-whats-on-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-ferry-schedule-things-to-do-whats-on-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-ferry-schedule-things-to-do-whats-on-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-ferry-schedule-things-to-do-whats-on-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-ferry-schedule-things-to-do-whats-on-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-ferry-schedule-things-to-do-whats-on-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-island-guide-ferry-schedule-things-to-do-whats-on-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How To Get To Tung Ping Chau<\/h2>\n<p>From University MTR Station, take bus <strong>272K<\/strong> and alight at the Ma Liu Shui Public Pier <em>(the first stop)<\/em>. From there, hop on the ferry to Tung Ping Chau. A taxi will also get you to the station to the pier in about five minutes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ma Liu Shui To Tung Ping Chau Ferry Schedule<\/h2>\n<p>Note that<strong> ferries to and from Tung Ping Chau only operate on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays<\/strong>. The public ferry departs from Ma Liu Shui at 9am and 3:30pm on Saturdays and only 9am on Sundays. The journey to Tung Ping Chau <strong>takes about 1.5 hours<\/strong>, and a return ticket costs $100.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There is just one public ferry back to Ma Liu Shui Public Pier<\/strong> that leaves at 5:15pm, so make sure you don&#8217;t miss it! Head <a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.gov.hk\/en\/transport_in_hong_kong\/public_transport\/ferries\/kaito_services_map\/service_details\/index.html#k13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for more ferry details.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if you&#8217;re travelling with a group of friends, you may want to <strong>hire a privately chartered speedboat from Wong Shek Pier<\/strong> in Sai Kung Geopark. It should get you to Tung Ping Chau in about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/whats-on-hk-guide-best-top-beach-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Beaches In Hong Kong To Visit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-144286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-5.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-5-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-5-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-5-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-5-618x618.jpeg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-5-80x80.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-5-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-5-30x30.jpeg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>History Of Tung Ping Chau<\/h2>\n<p>Though now virtually deserted, Tung Ping Chau was <strong>once a thriving fishing community<\/strong> with a population of around 3,000 people. The economy of the island suffered due to the depletion of fishery resources and the termination of trade with the mainland after the Korean War. <strong>By the 1970, only and handful of people remained on the island.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to a number of historical villages, Tung Ping Chau is also <strong>home to three Grade III Historic Buildings<\/strong>: the Tin Hau Temple, Tam Tai Sin Temple <em>(both found in Sha Tau village)<\/em>, and the Old House which was built in the 1940s in Chau Mei.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/fitness-outdoor-hikes-walking-trails-history-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Best Historic Walking Trails In Hong Kong<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Tung Ping Chau Geology: Famous Rock Formations<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-144285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-618x618.jpeg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-80x80.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-30x30.jpeg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tung Ping Chau is<strong> one of the eight Geo-Areas of the Hong Kong Global Geopark<\/strong> and boasts some of the most unique rock formations in the region, attracting locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n<p>The wave-cut shale on Tung Ping Chau is the youngest rock in Hong Kong, but <strong>records 55 million years of history<\/strong> in its distinct layers of sedimentary rock.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/whats-on-hk-hong-kong-bucket-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Ultimate Hong Kong Bucket List<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-144282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-2.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-2-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-2-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-2-618x618.jpeg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-2-80x80.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-2-30x30.jpeg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Kang Lau Shek<\/h3>\n<p>Resembling two watch towers at the water&#8217;s edge of the east coast of Tung Ping Chau, <strong>King Lau Shek stands at 7 to 8 metres<\/strong>. Surrounding the vertical stacks of rock is a stretch of coast known as Lan Kwo Shui which, at low tide, reveals<strong> titled rock formations<\/strong> that resemble ancient tomes sinking into the ground.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-144308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-6.jpg\" alt=\"tung ping chau guide hong kong history rock formations\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-6.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-6-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-6-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-6-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-6-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-6-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Lung Lok Shui<\/h3>\n<p>Located on the southwest shore of Tung Ping Chau, this <strong>pale-coloured silicious rock<\/strong> is famed for looking like a dragon&#8217;s back <em>(from different angles, the rock takes on different colours adding to the mystical illusion)<\/em>. Though<strong> its clean-cut zig-zagged edge looks man-made<\/strong>, it&#8217;s actually a result of years of erosion.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Cham Keng Chau<\/h3>\n<p>Aptly translating to &#8220;Chopped Neck Isle&#8221;, Cham Ken Chau is a bluff that was <strong>dislodged from the island over centuries by wind and wave erosion<\/strong>. This has created a narrow passage where you can walk through, providing a shortcut from one sea view to another.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Tung Ping Chau Beaches<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-144331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-7.jpg\" alt=\"tung ping chau guide hong kong history rock formations beach\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-7.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-7-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-7-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-7-618x618.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-7-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-7-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Cheung Sha Wan<\/h3>\n<p>As<strong> the longest beach on Tung Ping Chau<\/strong>, Cheung Sha Wan is frequently visited for its stretch of soft, white sand and clear, turquoise waters. Many visitors like to go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/whats-on-hk-watersports-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snorkelling or diving<\/a> here as the waters are rich with marine life.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/whats-on-hk-watersports-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hong Kong Water Sports \u2013 SUP, Surfing, Scuba Diving, Kayaking And More<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Tai Tong Wan<\/h3>\n<p>Lined by thick forest trees, Tai Tong Wan is another beach you can visit. Though the main draw is the nearby Tai Tong village which has <strong>a number of stores and small eateries that offer local delicacies<\/strong> like sea urchin fried rice and sea snails.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/eat-drink-beachside-restaurants-bars-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Best Beachside Restaurants And Bars In Hong Kong<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Things To Do On Tung Ping Chau Island<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-144284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-4.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-4-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-4-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-4-618x618.jpeg 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-4-80x80.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-4-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tung-ping-chau-guide-hong-kong-outdoors-hikes-rock-formations-4-30x30.jpeg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Ping Chau Country Trail<\/h3>\n<p><strong>An excellent way to explore the area<\/strong> is by following the Ping Chau Country Trail around the island&#8217;s coastline.\u00a0The trail is 6km,<strong> passing a number of famous geosites,<\/strong> and takes around two hours to walk \u2013 not counting the significant amount of time you&#8217;ll likely spend snapping pictures along the way.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/waterfall-hikes-trails-health-wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Must-Do Waterfall Hikes In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Tung Ping Chau Marine Park<\/h3>\n<p>The Tung Ping Chau Marine Park occupies a sea area of about 270 hectares. The waters boast <strong>a rich and biologically diverse ecosystem<\/strong> of marine invertebrates, reef fishes, algae and coral<em> (over 65 species!)<\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Tung Ping Chau Campsite<\/h3>\n<p>Not ready to leave so soon or worried about missing the last ferry out? Pitch a tent and spend a night under the stars at Tung Ping Chau Campsite, <strong>overlooking Kang Lau Shek <\/strong>and its surrounding wave-cut platform. The campsite is fully equipped with <strong>barbecue pits, tables and benches, drains and dry toilet pits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/camping-in-hong-kong-whats-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where To Go Camping In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hop on the Tung Ping Chau ferry and explore its famous rock formations, pristine beaches and local delicacies. 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