Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, Marine conservation park in Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong
The protected marine area spans 260 hectares, featuring coral reefs, mangrove swamps, and over 100 species of reef-associated fish in clear waters.
The park contains remnants of four lime kilns from the 1800s, where workers processed coral skeletons and oyster shells until 1939 for construction materials.
Local fishing communities maintain traditional practices around the park while contributing to sustainable marine resource management through monitoring programs.
Visitors reach the park via green minibus route 7 from Sai Kung Town Centre, with services running every 30 minutes at a fare of HK$13.10.
The Jockey Club HSBC WWF Hong Kong Marine Life Centre within the park conducts regular biodiversity monitoring of the 60 coral species present.
Location: Hong Kong
GPS coordinates: 22.47910,114.33120
Latest update: April 7, 2025 14:22
Hong Kong hides many lesser-known sites beyond its skyscrapers and shopping centers. The city is home to 19th-century Buddhist temples such as Kwun Yum Temple in Hung Hom, traditional Chinese gardens like Nan Lian Garden in Diamond Hill covering 35,000 square meters, and historic mansions like King Yin Lei from 1937 with its red brick roofs and glazed tiles. The abandoned Hakka villages of Kuk Po near the Chinese border and heritage trails like Lung Yeuk Tau in Fanling reflect the region's rural history. The islands and natural areas reveal another aspect of the territory. Tap Mun Island hosts a small fishing community and a Buddhist monastery in the eastern waters. Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park in Sai Kung protects over 60 coral species and 120 fish species. Sha Lo Tung Valley in Tai Po is home to more than 500 butterfly species among abandoned rice paddies. These sites offer an alternative to urban life and allow visitors to discover Hong Kong's natural and cultural heritage.
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