The High Island Open Story Room

The High Island Open Story Room is designed by the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival curatorial team, and the famous local illustrator Flyingpig is invited to create the mural paintings. Flyingpig specialises in documenting different community stories through her unique illustrations. This mural artwork demonstrates the past landscape of the various High Island villages, and also Tin Hau Festival’s special features. Click here to learn more.

Tin Hau Temple

The Tin Hau Temple is the oldest and most important historical building on the island. The temple has an ancient bell with the characters of the sixth year of the Qianlong era (1741) inscribed on it. The Temple was rated Grade 3 historic building in 2010.

Leung Shuen Bay Public School

Traditionally boat dwellers rarely had the opportunity to receive education. Inhabitants on the island, who were mainly Hakka people, had access to a traditional private school in 1925, while the Tin Hau Temple of Tung A village and the Catholic church of Pak A village also offered lessons.

After the Second World War, the three Hakka villages hoped that school services could continue. In 1947, a licence was granted and the name of “Leung Shuen Bay Public School” was confirmed. From there on, both Hakka people and fishermen enjoyed equal right to education.

Pak A

Pak A Pavilion

Tung A

Sha Kiu

Mariculture Rafts

Mariculture rafts at High Island where fishermen carry out marine fish culture and also reside.

Hexagonal Rock Columns

High Island is uniquely formed by hexagonal rock columns. Around 140 million years ago, the eastern part of China experienced a period of volcanic activity. During that period, several large volcanoes were found in Hong Kong, one of which was located in what has become the present-day Sai Kung. When the huge amount of molten volcanic materials cooled and contracted, hexagonal rock columns were developed and these were widely distributed on High Island and a large area of Sai Kung, forming an impressive landscape.

Tin Hau Festival

The Tin Hau Kung Association of Leung Shuen Wan celebrates the Tin Hau Festival every year on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. In even-numbered years, religious Cantonese opera and sea parade are organised. During the sea parade, people stay out of the path while other boats also escort the divine boat to show respect. The Tin Hau Festival in High Island is also listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong. In recognition of its significant value, the Tin Hau Festival in Hong Kong was inscribed onto the Fifth National List of “National Intangible Cultural Heritage” announced in 2021.