Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) Island
Small Hong Kong island with historic Hakka village
Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) sits near Hong Kong's northeastern shore with a small Hakka village and former salt-pans; day-trippers come for rural trails, restored architecture and local seafood.
Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) at a Glance#
Address: Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District), Hong Kong
How to Get to Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District)#
Ferries to Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District) run from nearby piers depending on seasonal schedules and special heritage event timetables; check local Hong Kong Transport and heritage-group listings for current services.
Tips for Visiting Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District)#
- Visit the ruins of the Hakka village and the restored chapel in the early morning to avoid afternoon heat and mid-day crowds.
- Combine a trip with a ferry ride from Sai Kung or Sai Kung East; times are seasonal and limited.
- Local volunteers sometimes run cultural walks - check Hong Kong heritage group listings for guided visits.
Best Time to Visit Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District)#
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable conditions for visiting this small heritage island.
Weather & Climate near Yim Tin Tsai (Tai Po District)#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2085 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Good | 13° - 18° | 16° | 48 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 16° - 21° | 18° | 73 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 20° - 25° | 22° | 165 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 292 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 32° | 342 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Good | 26° - 31° | 34° | 335 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Good | 25° - 31° | 34° | 372 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 254 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 22° - 28° | 25° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 17° - 24° | 21° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
