Tung Lung Chau, Rock climbing

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1 Technical Wall 2 Sea Gully 3 The Far Side 4 Beach Bunker 5 Kite Rock 6 Big Wall 7 Tathung Point 8 The Pirates Bay

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Description

Hong Kongs premiere climbing area, Tung Lung Chau, contains probably the highest concentration of quality sport climbs in the territory.

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Access issues

Public transportation is only available during weekend and public holidays.

During weekdays a private transportation can be arranged. Check the "approach" section for details.

Approach

Weekends and Public Holidays: a ferry runs to Tung Lung Chau from Sai Wan Ho typhoon shelter (exit A1 from Sai Wan Ho MTR Station and walk rightwards to the coastline) at 09:00, 09:45, 10:30, 11:15, 12:00, 12:45, 15:15, 16:40.

A ferry also runs from the pier at Sam Ka Tsuen, Lei Yue Mun (approach by taxi from Lam Tin MTR Station) at 08:20, 09:25, 10:40, 11:50, 13:20, 14:35, 15:45, 16:55.

Weekday access: Sampans (for up to 4 people) can usually be rented from the typhoon shelter at Sai Wan Ho by just showing up and haggling with the boat operator. A speed boat (with capacity for 10 people) can be arranged by calling Mr Cheng at: 9080 3754.

Upon arrival at the island follow the obvious concrete path, signposted towards Tung Lung Fort. The large boulder located atop a small hillock is Kite Rock and contains half a dozen short bolted routes. Continue along the path, past the Holiday Store (which provides free topo’s, strong coffee and excellent dumplings), to a camping ground. From here you may make your way to the different climbing areas/crags.