Yim Tin Tsai, Island in Sai Kung District, Hong Kong.
Located in Port Shelter, this 24-hectare island features salt pans, traditional buildings, and a chapel surrounded by subtropical vegetation and water channels.
The Hakka Chan clan established residence on the island during the 19th century, developing salt production fields that operated until the late 20th century.
St Joseph's Chapel, built in 1890 in Italian Romanesque style, stands as a Grade III historic building representing the complete conversion of residents to Catholicism.
Visitors reach the island through ferry services departing from Sai Kung New Public Pier, with trips running regularly during daylight hours.
The restored salt production facilities earned recognition from UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2015 for their educational value.
Location: Sai Kung District
Location: Hong Kong
GPS coordinates: 22.37750,114.30317
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:30
Hong Kong contains remote temples, hidden trails and untouched islands. The city features historic buildings, traditional gardens and nature reserves. Discover Buddhist temples, abandoned villages, art centers and lighthouses. The region presents coral reefs, salt pans and geological formations.
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