【Hong Kong Kap Shui Chau】Complete Guide to Exploring the Outlying Island

🏝️ Quartet of Hidden Wonders:
1️⃣ Tidal Phenomenon "Connected Island Sandbar"

Best Viewing: Lunar calendar days 7 to 12 (maximum tidal difference)

Safe Time: 1.5 hours before and after low tide

Hidden Activity: Take mirror-like reflection photos in the center of the sandbar

2️⃣ Glass Sea Snorkeling Area
🐠 Must-see Marine Life:

Clownfish (among coral clusters)

Blue starfish (rocky area)

Fluorescent fish schools (at sunset)

3️⃣ Geological Textbook "Pineapple Bun Rock"
🍍 Volcanic Rock Features:

Weathered texture resembling pineapple skin

Hexagonal rock columns (right side of the pier)

Recommended Gear: Non-slip canyoning shoes

4️⃣ Black Hill Summit Panorama
⛰️ Hiking Tips:

15-minute easy climb to the top

Best Time: 5:00 PM for sunset viewing

Hidden Angle: Photograph the half-moon bay heart-shaped coastline

🚤 Transportation Guide:
▫️ Take the "Mao Kee" ferry from Sai Kung Pier ($40 round trip)
▫️ Last ferry at 6:30 PM (extended to 7:00 PM in summer)

🎒 Must-bring Gear:
✓ Tides app (Hong Kong Observatory)
✓ Waterproof camera (GoPro recommended)
✓ Eco-friendly sunscreen mud
✓ Snorkeling set (rent on site for $100/set)

🍱 Island Supplies:
▪️ Only convenience store: Mineral water $15/bottle
▪️ Recommended to bring: Energy bars + salted candy

📸 Photography Hotspots:
① Aerial shots of the connected island sandbar (max height 120 meters)
② Macro shots of Pineapple Bun Rock
③ Panoramic stitching of Black Hill summit

⚠️ Ecological Rules:
❌ Do not step on coral
❌ Do not pick starfish
✅ Take all your trash with you