HONG KONG NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

BOAT TRIP TO MUI TSZ LAM (PLUM FOREST) AND CRESCENT ISLAND

The Mui Tsz Lam Revitalisation and Sustainability Programme started in 2019. It is Hong Kong’s first project to conserve the natural and cultural landscape of an upland forest as a comprehensive living heritage site. The project aims to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services within the region.

Lai Chi Wo is one of the largest and best-preserved Hakka walled villages in the northeast New Territories. The village has a rich history and was a center of education, economy, and traditional festive celebrations. You can walk from Lai Chi Wo to the other six villages.

Mui Tsz Lam is one of the oldest villages in the Hing Chun Alliance, with a history dating back several hundred years. The village is known for its plum tree cultivation and is the origin of three other Tsang villages.

Kop Tong is a village established by the Fan clan of the Hakka people. The village was once prosperous with farming and livestock activities, but many villagers eventually migrated overseas for better opportunities.

OUTING ITINERARY

9:15am

Meet at Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier

9:30am

Departure to Lai Chi Wo via Tolo Harbour. 

11:15 am

We arrive at Lai Chi Wo and walk to Mui Tsz Lam Village.  It takes half an hour on a paved path with a gentle slope.There is a Story Room museum and we will be able to see the Hakka village’s environment and culture with the lead of a guide.  In a further ten-minute’s walk, we will also visit Kap Tong, a small revitalised village where we can get simple meals.  

2:00 pm

Return to Lai Chi Wo Pier, with our boat leaving at 2:30pm

3:00 - 4:30 pm.  

Swimming/Snorkeling for coral viewing at Crescent Island

5:45 pm.  We arrive back at Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier 

*There is an ice box on board where you can keep your cold drinks and packed lunches.

*If weather is unfavourable, we may have to anchor at another bay rather than Half Moon Bay, Crescent Island.