Lamma Island

Lamma Island is the largest island in the outlying islands area, with a total area of nearly 14k². However, a single day visit is enough to experience the island, and the village is far from the beach, so there is little point in staying overnight.

Most travellers choose to locate their hotels in the Kowloon area, where they can take the MTR or Star Ferry to Central Ferry Pier for a ferry, which is the most convenient way to get to Lamma Island. There are two routes, which lead to Sok Kwu Bay and Yung Shue Wan on the island, we recommend the Yung Shue Bay route, in fact, no matter which route you choose, it is recommended to hike or cycle to another pier for the return journey.

The Yung Shue Wan Ferry Terminal is prominent, and the Lamma Power Station is located next to the harbour, which has the second largest installed capacity in Hong Kong. It is worth mentioning that more than 50% of the power generation is contributed by coal-fired units, and due to the amazing efficiency of desulphurization and dust removal, the air on the island is always fresh, and walking Lamma is enough to melt into nature. There is a route map next to the pier, so it's best to take a photo for keeping. The road signs on the island are actually very clear and clear, and even the village streets have signs pointing to the scenic spots, but the southbound trail has 3 or 4 forks, which can be guaranteed to be foolproof compared with the map.

With a population of just over 6,000, Lamma Island is mainly concentrated in the flat village of Yung Shue Wan, and the vicinity of the harbour has become the island's commercial center. There are more restaurants and stores here, and the Lamma Power Plant in the 90s attracted a large number of foreign engineers, which also indirectly makes the exotic cuisine of Wan Village more abundant than other islands.

According to the official introduction, there are beach bays, historical sites, temples, wind farms and other attractions on the island, but the biggest feature is the beach and hiking paths.

Hung Shengye Beach is the best place to visit, with the Environmental Protection Department's monitoring data showing that the beach was in "good" condition 90% of the time in 2017, with an annual average of 5 E. coli per 100ml. This has met the health and safety standards for fruit juice and soft drinks, and its pure blue sea surface impresses the vast majority of tourists. The beach is also eye-catching, with a length of about 120 meters and a large width. Compared with other beaches, the sand grains are relatively delicate, and there are very few debris such as tree branches and drink bottles on the beach. It is worth mentioning that there is a 400-square-meter reef on the west side of the beach (on the right side facing the sea), and there are many sea crabs inhabiting here. Showers, changing rooms, and first-aid rooms are located on the northeast side of the beach, while on the northwest side, villagers rent and sell parasols, deck chairs, and beer and barbecue stalls. In addition, there is a communal barbecue area next to the beach, equipped with 9 sets of grills and 2 sinks, and barbecue ingredients can be purchased not far away.

The quality of the water at Lusucheng Beach is as good as that of Hung Shengye, and it is more stable, with a length of about 150 meters, but half the width of Hung Shengye. The trail to the beach is relatively untouched, there are no street lights, and sometimes you can even encounter snakes, so it is best not to shuttle around the Lo Wah Wan promenade towards the evening, which is a conservative and regrettable strategy, and the view is not obstructed by the mouth of the Lo Wah Bay, which is best for watching the sunset, but obviously safety is more important.

This list recommends a trip from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan, and this hiking trail is also on the list of recommended country hikes that you can trust. The trail is located in the middle of the mountain and has little undulation. There are seats along the way, but they are not functional, and the grass and trees in front of the seats block the sea view, but they are not rich enough to shade the sun, and the only suitable place to rest is the observation pavilion. The pavilion is located in the middle of the mountain road, and there is also a flat terrain next to it, which has an excellent view of the island's rocks.

Continue along the trail to Suo Kwu Wan to complete the journey. Depending on your physical fitness, you can also decide whether to experience the Sok Kwu Wan Circular Family Trail, which is 7km long, and there is a section of the mountain road that lacks shrubs, so the view is wide, and the scenery near the road section is somewhat similar to Po Toi Island. Walking along the trail will also pass by Sham Wan on the southeast side of Lamma Island and Seac Pai Wan in Tung O Village. The beach is calm and turquoise in color. Swimming is not recommended at both beaches due to poor facilities.

It is important to know that Deep Bay is a place where sea turtles lay their eggs, and the beach will be closed from June to October. In addition, Hung Shing Ye Beach receives an average of 570 visitors per day on weekdays and 1,300 on public holidays.

Sok Kwu Wan is the end of the journey, and it is also the seafood street of Lamma Island, but all the restaurants along the street are not cost-effective, if you want to eat seafood in Hong Kong, it is recommended to refer to the trusted choice ranking of Hong Kong seafood restaurants.

 

Tips：

1. Carry sufficient water sources;

2. Take sun protection measures;

3. Carry rain gear;

4. Carry banknotes;

5.6:30-23:30 There are frequent boats between Central Pier and Yung Shue Wan, and the number of boats is more dense on Sundays;

6.7:20-22:40 There are ships going back and forth between Sokwu Bay and Central Pier, and the departure frequency is about 40min-120min/shift, and the frequency is more frequent on Sundays.

 

Address: Lamma Island, Islands District, Hong Kong

Tel: 00852-29820352 (Hong Shengye Bay)