Tung Lung Chau
Island Island near Hong Kong with trails and historic fort
A short ferry from Hong Kong takes you to Tung Lung Chau, known for sea‑cliff rock climbing, coastal hikes and the historic Tung Lung Fort. Daytrippers come for boat access, picnic spots and exposed granite cliffs.
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Tung Lung Chau is a small island in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung District, located off the Clear Water Bay peninsula. It is known for its coastal cliffs, a ruined coastal fort, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Visitors encounter steep sea cliffs used for rock climbing, short walking trails, and exposed coastal scenery. The island’s shorelines and crags provide multi-pitch and single-pitch climbing routes, and there are small bays and rocky beaches for landing craft.
The island contains the remains of a coastal fort built to control and observe local waters; the fort is preserved as a ruin. Over time Tung Lung Chau has shifted from a defensive site to a recreational destination for climbers, hikers, and boaters.
Tung Lung Chau sits off the eastern side of the Clear Water Bay Peninsula within Hong Kong’s territorial waters, administered as part of Sai Kung District. It is reached by private boat and by occasional local ferry/kaito services during weekends and holidays.
- Rock climbing: Climbing routes on the island include long multi-pitch sea-cliff climbs and shorter sport routes, making it one of Hong Kong's better-known outdoor climbing areas.
What to See #
- Tung Lung Fort: A ruined coastal fort occupying a strategic promontory and visible from short trails; the fort is now an archaeological/historic ruin rather than an active structure.
- Sea-cliff climbing areas: Steep sea cliffs and coastal crags that form established rock-climbing routes and sport climbing sectors on the island's shoreline.
How to Get to Tung Lung Chau #
Access is by small ferry (kaito) from Sai Kung Public Pier; services are limited and often operate on weekends. From Sai Kung Town centre it is a short walk to the pier. Private boats may also land at the island’s jetty when seas are calm.
Tips for Visiting Tung Lung Chau #
- Take the weekend kaito (small ferry) from Sai Kung Public Pier; services are limited and often run on Saturdays and Sundays only.
- Climb early in the morning for the cooler rock and better coastal light; some sea cliffs get baking hot by noon.
- Bring a rock-climbing guidebook or local guide for the island's multi-pitch routes and bouldering sectors; some approaches are exposed and scramble-heavy.
- Visit the Tin Hau temple near the small jetty - it's a human-scale counterpoint to the island's wild cliffs.
Best Time to Visit Tung Lung Chau #
Weekend boat services and good weather in autumn and winter make those seasons the best times to visit; check local ferry timetables as services are irregular.
Weather & Climate near Tung Lung Chau #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2030 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (310 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (339 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (288 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (349 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (249 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
