{"id":24305,"date":"2018-05-22T15:42:38","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T22:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=24305"},"modified":"2025-08-21T17:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T00:28:06","slug":"hiking-ham-tin-beach-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/hiking-ham-tin-beach-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIKING HAM TIN BEACH, HONG KONG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hong Kong is well-known for its colossal skyscrapers, vibrant streets, iconic skyline and unique culture but beautiful beaches? Who knew?! Hidden along the coast of Sai Kung Country Park lie beaches that rival the isolation of New Zealand, raw beauty of the English coast and blue tones of the Maldives.<\/p>\n

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However, these beautiful beaches come at a cost \u2013 one does not simply jump off a tour bus and stroll onto the beach. But if entering the unknown and stepping off the tourist trail is your thing then find out how you can reach Ham Tin Beach.<\/p>\n

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How To Get There<\/h2>\n

Ham Tin Beach is located on the east coast of the Sai Kung Country Park<\/a>, on the mainland of Hong Kong. Although the transport system in Hong Kong is super easy, navigating your way to Ham Tin Beach takes a bit of forward-thinking so take note!<\/p>\n

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Assuming you\u2019re staying on Hong Kong Island, simply hop on the MTR<\/a> change onto the Purple Line<\/strong> and jump off at Hang Hau Station<\/strong>. Simple, right?<\/p>\n

Next: flag down a taxi at the station taxi rank (or request an Uber) and ask them to take you to Sai Kung town centre<\/strong>. This is around a 20-minute journey where you finally leave behind the tourists and enter rural Hong Kong!<\/p>\n

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Once in Sai Kung, stock up on any extra snacks you may need for your day ahead and head over to the taxi rank by the pier. If you are travelling in peak season, during the summer, you can opt for a taxi boat to take you directly to the beach however this makes for far less of an adventure and no breathtaking views hiking.<\/p>\n

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At this point of our journey, we encountered a language barrier. Up until now, absolutely everyone we had met spoke English, however, it took us around three taxis until we found an English speaking driver who understood our journey\u2019s end goal \u2013 Sai Wan Pavilion on the Sai Kung Sai Wan Road.<\/p>\n

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The journey to the trailhead takes roughly 25 minutes along a coastal road and enters Sai Kung Country Park. You won\u2019t be able to miss the Sai Wan Pavilion as once you\u2019ve entered the Park it will be one of the few man-made structures you will come across!<\/p>\n

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