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Tung Lung Chau: Beach, Rock Carving, Campsite, and Fort in One!

If you like outdoors and wanna enjoy beach, while camping, hiking, climb the rock carving, and visit a historical fort, Tung Lung Chau (or Tung Lung Island) is exactly the best destination to consider. To get to this inhabitant Island, you can take ferry from Hong Kong or Kowloon that operates only every Saturday, Sunday and Public holiday. In Hong Kong side, the ferry pier is in Sai Wan Ho, near to the Sai Wan Ho pier. It leaves the side of Grand Promenade that faces the typhoon shelter, right across from Les Saisons. It takes around 45 minutes to the island and cost at HK$.55 return for adult. If you go for camping, better to get off at Fat Tong Pier as it is closer to the campsite. There is another pier in this island that can be reached by 15 minutes walking. Tung Lung is picturesque island. The beach and its wave surrounded by beautiful big rocks make this island so special. If you hike a bit in the morning, you definitely will see a breathtaking views. Needles to say, go to this island and swimming at the beach, little hiking, camping, and visiting the fort is adventurous getaway! #adventure #island #camping
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