You can visit Donglong Island and take a photo at the White Cliff, and then go around the island in just half a day. After that, you will still have time to return to the city and have dinner. You can also choose to camp overnight on the island, which is a very convenient option for a small island excursion! The following are the highlights of 3 must-visit and must-eat places, and at the bottom, there are routes and information!
//White Cliff//
The most famous part of Donglong Island is the southernmost white cliff. It is said that in order to prevent ships from crashing into the cliffs, a white powder is scattered, making the rocks turn white like snow. It is easy to take photos from various angles and it is even more spectacular if taken from a drone. Climbing up and down the white cliff requires some physical effort, but it is not considered very dangerous. There are often other tourists nearby, so it is relatively safe. However, if you have limited hiking experience, you should still be extra careful.
//Lighthouse//
Leaving the east side of Long Island along the east side of Long Island, it takes about an hour to reach the lighthouse location. You can see the sea position opposite Tseung Kwan O and the peninsula mountain scenery of Pau Tau. The lighthouse is already by the seaside, so if you want to climb up the lighthouse for photos, you need to assess your abilities.
//He Quan Convenience Store//
There are many convenience stores on the island, and the most popular one is Hei Quan. The red bean soup made by this store is cooked with firewood, and the red beans are large, sweet, and have a citrus fragrance with a sandy texture. Other delicious food at Tea House includes Western-style toast and pork chop. The location is near the pier, so you can choose to eat before or after going around the island to fill your stomach.
//Go to method//
‧Ferries between Sai Wan Ho Pier and Tung Lung Island
Sai Wan Ho departs from 9am to 4:40pm, Tung Lung Island departs from 9:45am to 5:30pm, with a total of ten trips per day. The journey takes about 40 minutes, and the round-trip fare is $55.
‧Ferry service between Lamma Island and Sok Kwu Wan operates from 8:20am to 4:55pm. Ferry service between Lamma Island and Lo So Shing operates from 8:50am to 5:40pm. There are a total of 8 trips per day, with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes. The round-trip fare is $45.
Please note that both routes are only available on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
//Island Tour Route//
After getting off the boat, turn right and go to Nan Tang. You will see several convenience stores. Turn right at this intersection and enter the mountain path along the coast of Nan Tang Bay. The road is paved with concrete and not difficult, taking about 10-15 minutes to reach the fork in the road. If time allows, you can choose to turn right and go to the observation deck to enjoy the scenery, otherwise, continue straight ahead on the left.
About 10-15 minutes later, you will reach the intersection leading to Luk Keng Bay. Turn right and you will arrive at the shore of Pak Ngaai. After leaving Pak Ngaai, follow the road back to the fork that connects to Luk Keng Bay. Then, continue walking on the concrete road to Luk Keng Shan, Nam Tong Ting, and Kei Shan Ting. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the highest point of Kei Shan Ting, which is only 250 meters high. The road along the way is paved with concrete and not difficult to walk on, but there is no shade, so be sure to take sufficient sun protection measures.
Continue north to Nantangtou and Nantangzu, and you will reach the lighthouse in about 20-30 minutes. This downhill section will have rocky paths, so beginners should be careful. After that, it takes about 10 minutes to return to the pier. There are also attractions such as Gui Dong, Donglongzhou Battery, and Donglongzhou Stone Carvings on the island. If you have time, you can also visit more attractions.
