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Sham Chung

Sham Chung is a river that gushes deep into the inner bay of the coastline in the city. It is a brackish, located at Sai Kung North. It is surrounded by mountains (Shek Nga Tau, Shek Uk Shan, and Wa Mei Shan) and it can be sub-divided into five villages: Ha Wai, Shek Tau King, Pao Nei Tsai, Wan Tsai, and Dui Min Tsuen.

Sham Chung used to be a place of ecological value, with streams, freshwater marshes, wetlands, and other habitats. According to the New Nature Conservation Policy, it is listed as one of the priority sites for enhanced conservation.

How To Get There

1 | Ma Liu Shui Kaito Ferry |

• Take Kaito Ferry (Ma Liu Shui – Tap Mun route) from Ma Liu Shui Pier to Sham Chung Pier


2 | Bus + Hiking|

• Take Kowloon Motor Bus No. 99 or 299X from Sai Kung, Sha Tin, or Ma On Shan to Shui Long Wo, then hike for about 2 hours to Sham Chung


Kaito Ferry Service Details