Considering that there are well over 200 islands in the Hong Kong area, not getting your feet wet at least once would be a shame. The following is a sample of watery off-site adventures, courtesty of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (www.discoverhongkong.com):
Kayaking in Sai Kung Country Park
All trips start from the public pier in Sai Kung Town and explore the weather-beaten coastline and open waters of Clearwater Bay, Rocky Harbor and Tai Long Wan, which previously were next to impossible to reach for the average kayaker. For details, visit www.kayak-and-hike.com.
Wind Surfing in Chen Chau
Wind surfing has become a popular sport in Hong Kong since Lee Lai Shan won Hong Kong’s first-ever gold medal at the 1996 Olympics Games in Atlanta. Visitors can rent a windsurfing rig at the Cheung Chau Windsurfing Center on Tung Wan Beach.
Coral Tour in Hoi Hau Wan
A glass-bottom boat operated by Sea Land Boats takes passengers on a two-hour cruise of the remote Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park for stunning underwater views of the bright red coral. The ride also affords splendid views of the wild countryside, rugged peaks, remote villages, and old rice paddy terraces that dot the Sai Kung peninsula. Call the Hong Kong-based company at 011.852.2525.9701.
Dolphin Watching and Lantau Island Tour
An endangered species, the Chinese white dolphin is known more popularly as the “pink dolphin” for its distinctive pale pink color. Hong Kong Dolphin Watch runs trips three days per week. Call the Hong Kong-based company at 011.852.2984.1414.
