How to Get to Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong
Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong are not directly accessible by public transport. You can take a public kaito ferry to Lai Chi Wo, then walk uphill for about 20 minutes to reach Mui Tsz Lam. Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong are about a 10-minute walk apart, so you may visit Mui Tsz Lam first and then walk on to Kop Tong.
Alternatively, you can take public transport to Wu Kau Tang and then reach Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong on foot via a hiking route.
Ferry Options
*The information below is for reference only. For the latest information on the three-kaito ferry service, please refer to the Transport Department website and Best Sonic Industrial LTD Facebook.
*For groups of 10 or more, ferry tickets may be pre-booked in advance. The pre-booking phone number for Best Sonic Industrial LTD is 2555 9269, and the pre-booking WhatsApp number is 5540 0002. (Elderly persons using the JoyYou Card cannot pre-book tickets; they may only tap their card on-site on the day of travel.)
1) Sha Tau Kok Ferry > Lai Chi Wo *A valid Sha Tau Kok Closed Area Permit is required. Please apply at least 3 working days in advance. (Online Permit Application) | |
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Service Days |
Mondays, Wednesdays to Sundays (no service on Tuesdays, except public holidays) |
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Departure Point |
Sha Tau Kok Public Pier [Google Map pin] |
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Schedule |
Depart Sha Tau Kok: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 15:15 |
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Journey Time |
Approximately 45 minutes |
| Fare | HKD 40 (one-way); free inter-island transfers between Lai Chi Wo, Ap Chau, and Kat O |
Transport from Sheung Shui to Sha Tau Kok
| Bus 78K | |
| Minibus 55K | from Sheung Shui Station, approx. every 5–15 minutes, ~45 minutes journey |
| Driving | park at Kam Wai Car Park outside the restricted area (minimum 2 hours) Advance booking required |
2) Sha Tau Kok Ferry > Lai Chi Wo | |
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Service Days |
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays |
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Departure Point |
Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier No. 3 [Google Map Pin] |
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Schedule | Departs at 09:00; returns from Lai Chi Wo at 15:30 (one service per day) |
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Journey Time |
Approximately 1.5 hours, with scenic views of Tolo Channel and Double Haven |
| Fare | HKD 90 (round trip) HKD 45 (one-way) *HKD 2 concession applies to eligible seniors |
3) Tai Shui Hang Ferry > Lai Chi Wo | |
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Service Days |
Tuesdays and Thursdays (excluding public holidays) |
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Departure Point |
Sha Tin Area 77 Landing Steps [Google Map Pin] |
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Schedule | Departs Tai Shui Hang at 09:00; arrives Lai Chi Wo at 10:30 Departs Lai Chi Wo at 13:10 or 15:30; returns at 17:00 |
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Journey Time |
Approximately 1.5 hours |
| Fare | HKD 80 (round trip) HKD 60 (return only) *Octopus only |
Hiking
| 【Shortest Route】 Wu Kau Tang ⇒ A Ma Wat ⇒ Fan Shui Au ⇒ Mui Tsz Lam ⇒ Kop Tong | |
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Transport to Wu Kau Tang |
From Tai Po Market station to Wu Kau Tang |
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Duration |
About 1.5-2 hours |
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Length |
About 5 km |
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Description |
The section from Wu Kau Tang to Fan Shui Au is uphill, and the section from Fan Shui Au to Lai Chi Wo is downhill. |
| 【Route with Nice Scenery】 Wu Kau Tang ⇒ Miu Tin, Sheung ⇒ Sam A Tsuen ⇒ Kop Tong ⇒ Mui Tsz Lam | |
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Transport to Wu Kau Tang |
From Tai Po Market station to Wu Kau Tang |
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Duration |
About 2.5 hours |
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Length |
About 8 km |
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Description |
The section from Wu Kau Tang to Miu Tin, Sheung is slightly downhill. The section to Sam A Tsuen is a flat road and the remaining to Kop Tong and Mui Tsz Lam is uphill. |
