Between 20 November 2024 and 12 January 2025, from Tuesdays to Sundays and public holidaysTue to Thu: 10:15-11:45 (Cantonese) Fri: 10:15-11:45 (Mandarin or English) Sat to Sun and public holidays: 10:15-11:45 (Cantonese)/ 13:30-15:00 (Mandarin or English) For available slots, please refer to the details on registration platform.
[Joining 10:15 tour] Departing from Sai Kung New Public Pier: 09:45 [Joining 13:30 tour] Departing from Sai Kung New Public Pier: 12:45/ Departing from Yim Tin Tsai Pier: 12:35
1.5 hours
Sharp Island
All ages
20
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Sharp Island, because of its geological wonders formed 140 million years ago, has been graded as one of the World Geoparks by UNESCO. Surrounded by islands and reefs, there are natural beaches and stunning scenery.
After millions of years’ natural reforming, Sharp Island now has the prestigious geological resources.
There are different artworks in Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival that echo the history, geology and natural features of Sharp Island. Take a trip to Sharp Island through this guided tour to appreciate the miraculous craftsmanship of nature, feel the power of nature together, and reflect on how to live well in the natural environment.
Attractions:
1. Sharp Island Pier
2. Artwork “Moonrise in Daylight”
3. Artwork “Ocean Says”
4. Sharp Island seaside plants
5. Artwork “It’s not here, it’s over here”
6. Tombolo and rocks
7. Artwork “A Grand Pineapple Bun Tour”
Remarks:
– Please bring along a cable headset (3.5 mm audio cable) to connect with audio guide equipment. If you don’t have one, you can borrow a sterilised headset on the day of the event.
– The guided tour will not pass through tombolo.
– Artwork “Moonrise in Daylight” will be introduced from a distance.
– The guided tour will introduce some of the works in the artwork “A Grand Pineapple Bun Tour”.
Founded in 2016, Kaifong Tour is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting meaningful connections and engagement in Hong Kong’s local communities. It designs and organises tours, which takes place at the heart of communities as “the scene of action”. Through community building, education, sustainable tourism and other community projects, Kaifong Tour aims to create a people-oriented and sustainable environment for our communities to develop.
The online registration will be open from 2 Nov (Wed) 10am on a fortnightly basis, for the coming 2-4 weeks upon the system’s update. The registration schedule is as follows:
Date Open for Registration | Newly Open Dates of the Programmes/Tours* |
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2 Nov (Wed) | 16 Nov - 30 Nov |
16 Nov (Wed) | 1 Dec - 14 Dec |
30 Nov (Wed) | 15 Dec - 28 Dec |
14 Dec (Wed) | 29 Dec - 16 Jan |
3 Oct (Thu) | 13 Nov - 12 Jan |