Duration: 2km (2h at slow place with picture taking)
Difficulty: 3/10.
Cel phone coverage: None
Water needs: 1 liter. Not shaded.
Appreciation: 8/10. Some very nice and unusual views. Ap Chau is visited mostly to take pictures under the rock arch. Crooked Island is more interesting.
Map & Details:
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| Ap Chau / Duck Island |
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| Kat O / Crooked Island |
Exercise Area: No
Transportation: These islands, in the North-Eastern part of Hong Kong, are very remote. There is a single ferry going there and back once a day. The 2 hours boat trip each way is scenic and will have you go by the "famous" Devil's fist rock formation from a distance (Devil's Fist hike). Returns tickets from Ma Liu Shui (Walking distance from University MTR station) are HKD $90. Details are here: https://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/ferries/kaito_services_map/service_details/index.html#k19. Tickets can be purchased at the Ma Lui Shui pier. It does get really busy on weekends so be early or risk not being able to get tickets!
Why it's worth it:
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This one is an easy walk over 2 small islands. Rely on the maps above for directions.
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| University MTR exit A. Exit and go left |
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| Stop by the sign right at the exit on the left |
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| Around and over the highway |
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| Over the highway again, down the stairs on the left, then through. Then go through the parking lot. Once you are through all the roads, head left |
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| There's a makeshift ticket stand under the blue glass awning. That is where you get the tickets. |
You will have 1.5 hour at Ap Chau which is plenty to circle it and climb to the viewpoint.
You have a bit more time in Kat O but the island is larger so, be mindful of time if you do not want to get stuck there overnight!
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