Guan Gong Knife Cave / Lam Wan Kok Cave (Basalt Island)

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Basalt Island Introduction

Basalt Island – Ung Kong Group

Basalt Island is the Biggest member of the Ung Kong Group, lies south of Wang Chau. The other Islands in the Ung Kong Group are Bluff Island, Wang Chau, Town Island, Tung Sam Chau, Yuen Kong Chau and Pin Chau.

Basalt Island – Incorrectly Named

The Chinese name of Basalt Island aptly reflects a volcanic rock island, while the English name suggests an interesting misunderstanding. Since most hexagonal rock columns around the world are made of basalt, someone mistakenly assumed that the hexagonal columnar rock on the island was basalt before geological surveys were carried out. Thus, an inappropriate name was chosen for the island. (Hong Kong Geopark)

Basalt Island – Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark

Basalt Island is one of the Islands in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region under Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark. The Hexagonal Rock Columns here are Magnificent with a Stunning Sea Arch, called Kwan Tao Arch (Guandao Arch).

What is the Appropriate Time to Visit Basalt Island?

Since Basalt Island is located in the Ung Kong Group, which is situated in the outer marine region, where high winds and rough seas are common. Do not visit shortly before or after a typhoon or on days when easterlies persist. In addition, there is no pier in Basalt Island and so whether our Speedboat can land on Basalt Island mainly depends on the wind and wave condition on that day. The Recommended Month to Go to Basalt Island would be between March and October. (Hong Kong Geopark)

What is Basalt Island Famous For?

Basalt Island has a Sea Arch, called Guan Gong Knife Cave or Lam Wan Kok Cave, which is one of the Sea Arch of the Famous Four Sea Arches on East Seas. In addition, there are so many Sea Caves that you can explore.

Furthermore, Basalt Island is also a Popular Location for Diving and Snorkelling. Divers usually would visit the Southeast Side of the Island, near Po Yue Pai to Dive as there is one of the largest Actiniaria Forest in Hong Kong where lots of Clownfish living here, which earned its names as the Clownfish Forest. Besides, there is a famous attraction on the North Coast of Basalt Island, which is called the Sea Dragon Palace, it is a Large Coral Area that Snorkelers can Enjoy Snorkelling here.

Guan Gong Knife Cave / Lam Wan Kok Cave

Where is Guan Gong Knife Cave / Lam Wan Kok Cave?

Basalt Island is the Biggest Member of the Ung Kong Group, Lies East of Bluff Island, South of Wang Chau and Town Island.

Basalt Island Map

Basalt Island Attractions

Peak：Wan Tam Shan 174m

Sea Arch： Kwan Tao Arch, Lam Wan Kok Arch

Sea Cave：Basalt Secret Cave

Hexagonal Columns： Everywhere

Historical Remains：Air Crash Monument

Beach：Hoi Chau Wan

Pebble Beach： Lam Wan Kok Pebble Beach

Diving/Snorkeling： Sea Dragon Palace

Basalt Island Easy Map

Basalt Island Sea Arch：Lam Wan Kok Arch / Kwan Tao Arch

Another Look of Lam Wan Kok Cave / Kwan Tao Cave

How To Get To Guan Gong Knife Cave / Lam Wan Kok Cave?

Guan Gong Knife Cave / Lam Wan Kok Cave Transportation

Speedboat is the Only Transportation Method to Go to Guan Gong Knife Cave / Lam Wan Kok Cave. Guan Gong Knife Cave / Lam Wan Kok Cave is a Sea Arch located in Sai Kung Basalt Island without any Facilities, you can charter out Speedboat to get to Guan Gong Knife Cave / Lam Wan Kok Cave

Guan Gong Knife Cave / Lam Wan Kok Cave Speedboat Information

Boarding Location：Sai Kung Pier

Destination： Lam Wan Kok Cave / Kwan Tao Cave

Journey Time：16 minutes

Speedboat Fare (Round-Trip)：$400/Pax

Successful Grouping：8 Pax

Disembarkation near Lam Wan Kok Cave / Kwan Tao Cave

In Addition, You May Choose a Different Boarding Location, such as Hoi Chau Wan when Leaving Basalt Island. Please Make Sure to Let us Know while Booking our Boat to Basalt Island.

Pebble Beach in Hoi Chau Wan

(1) Make a booking to Basalt Island on Splitdyboat’s website in advance

Splitdyboat provides pair-up service and speedboat charter service for you going to Lam Wan Kok Cave / Guan Gong Knife Cave

Step 1：Tell us the Date, Time (Departure and Return time), Number of People Visiting Basalt Island

Step 2：FPS Transfer to 67758337 (Splitdy Boat Company)

Step 3：Send us the Payment Record, DONE!

Instagram：@splitdyboat

WhatsApp：85292295167

Email：[email protected]

(2) Take a Bus/Minibus to Sai Kung Pier

Minibus 1A from Choi Hung (Highly Recommended)

Minibus 101M from Hang Hau (Highly Recommended)

Bus 96R from Diamond Hill Station (Available only on Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday) (EXPRESS)

Alight at Sai Kung Pier

(3)Arrive at Sai Kung Pier before the actual departure time 

Please arrive before the actual departure time and Meet our boatman in Sai Kung Pier

Basalt Island Hiking

Route (A)：Hoi Chau Wan > Guan Gong Knife Cave

Route (B)：Guan Gong Knife Cave > Hoi Chau Wan

Difficulty：★★★☆☆

Distance：2.5 kilometers

Duration：3 hours

Supply：N/A

Basalt Island Sea Cave：Lam Wan Kok Arch / Kwan Tao Arch

Pebble Beach next to Guandao Arch

Basalt Island Kayaking

Splitdyboat offers Kayak Rental and Transport Service to Basalt Island (Sai Kung), the Price is Below

Single Sit-on-top Kayak ~ $200 / Day

Double Sit-on-top Kayak ~ $400 / Day

*Rental Price including Paddle, Life Jacket, Boatman’s Shipping Cost*

Speedboat Boat Fare to Basalt Island (Sai Kung)

Round Trip between Po Toi O and Basalt Island (Sai Kung)：$420/Pax

Itinerary of Kayaking in Basalt Island (Sai Kung)

(1)Booking Speedboat to Basalt Island will visit Basalt Island in the morning and Get Back to Po Toi O in the evening

(2)If you are booking Kayak together with the Round Trip Speedboat Boat Ticket to Basalt Island, our boatman will help you to Ship and Transport the Kayak to Basalt Island (Sai Kung)

Total Price of Basalt Island Kayaking with Transport Service

Basalt Island (Sai Kung) Round Trip Boat Ticket with Kayak Rental & Transport：$620/Pax

How to Book Our Kayaking Service?

Step 1：Tell us the Date, Time (Departure and Return time), Number of People Visiting Basalt Island, Number of Single/Double Kayak

Step 2：FPS Transfer to +852 6775 8337 (Splitdy Boat Company)

Step 3：Send us the Payment Record, DONE!

Sightseeing Boat Trip in Sai Kung Ung Kong Group

Basalt Island is in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark. In addition to the Guan Gong Knife Cave or Kwan Tao Arch (Guandao Arch) or Lam Wan Kok Arch, which is one of the Most Famous Sea Arch in Hong Kong, Basalt Island is also famous for its Hexagonal Volcanic Rock Columns. The Most Stunning Hexagonal Columns in Basalt Island is in the East Coast.

Extended Reading：Boat Trip Through the Four Sea Arches in Ung Kong Group, Sai Kung

Sightseeing Route：High Island > Po Pin Chau > Wang Chau > Basalt Island > Bluff Island > Jin Island

Boarding Location：Sai Kung Pier

Duration：1.5 hours

Tour Fare：$350/Pax

Successful Grouping：8 Pax

Lam Wan Kok Cave (Guandao Arch), One of the Famous Four Sea Arches in Hong Kong

Feel Free to Take Pictures on the Boat Front (Lam Wan Kok Cave)

Basalt Island Lam Wan Kok Cave / Guandao Arch Close View

Basalt Island Lam Wan Kok Cave / Guandao Arch Wide View

Speedboat Seeing the Hexagonal Columns in Basalt Island Up Close

Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region in UNESCO Global Geopark

Island Hopping Trip in Sai Kung Ung Kong Group

Boarding Location： Sai Kung Pier

Island Hopping Route：

Sai Kung Pier > Jin Island >

Wang Chau > Basalt Island >

Bluff Island > Sai Kung Pier

*Boatman has the Right to Change the Itinerary due to Safety Reasons*

Type：Island Hopping Trip (Charter Full Day)

Island Hopping Time： 11:00AM – 05:00PM

Boat Type： Speedboat

Boat Fare： $700/pax

Successful Grouping： 8 pax

Guan Gong Knife Cave Boat Schedule

Pairing Calendar ：You can find the latest boat schedule on our Pairing Calendar page for both weekdays and weekend to Basalt Island and Guan Gong Knife Cave

If you want to rent a boat to Basalt Island we can also arrange.

Instagram: @splitdyboat：Follow our Instagram for the Latest Pairing status and Offers

Basalt Island Boatman Contact Information

Basalt Island Boatman Contact Number：+852 9229 5167

Basalt Island Boatman Phone Number：+852 9229 5167

Basalt Island Speedboat Phone Number：+852 9229 5167

Sai Kung Boatman Contact Number：+852 9229 5167

Sai Kung Boatman Phone Number：+852 9229 5167

Sai Kung Speedboat Phone Number：+852 9229 5167

Other Boatman Contact Information

Instagram：@splitdyboat

WhatsApp：85292295167

Email：[email protected]

Basalt Island Detailed Information Video｜YouTube

Kate Lam Lok Yee - Basalt Island Kayaking

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Kate Lam Lok Yee - Sightseeing Boat Trip and Island Hopping in Basalt Island

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Islands in the Ung Kong Group

Ung Kong Group：Wang Chau｜Basalt Island｜Bluff Island

Snorkeling Destination in Sai Kung

Extended Reading：16 BEST SNORKELING SPOTS IN HONG KONG

No. 1 Best Snorkelling Spot in Sai Kung：Whiskey Beach

Boarding Location：Sai Kung Pier (Sai Kung District)

Destination：Whiskey Beach (Kau Sai Chau)

Journey Time：10 minutes

No. 2 Best Snorkelling Spot in Sai Kung：Ung Kong Wan (Bluff Island)

Boarding Location：Sai Kung Pier (Sai Kung District)

Destination：Ung Kong Wan (Bluff Island)

Journey Time：13 minutes

No. 3 Best Snorkelling Spot in Sai Kung： Long Mong Wan (Sharp Island)

Boarding Location：Sai Kung Pier (Sai Kung District)

Destination： Long Mong Wan (Sharp Island)

Journey Time：10 minutes