Kau Sai Village

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Kau Sai Village History

Kau Sai Chau is the biggest island in Sai Kung and  Kau Sai Village is located in the south corner of the island . The Hung Shing Temple in the hamlet is a historical building dating back to the distant past, but the exact year of completion has not been confirmed. The only clue is that a restoration project was carried out in the 20th year of the Qing Guangxu period (1894), which suggests a history of at least 150 years. In the Kau Sai Village Story Room in the Kau Sai Village Committee office, there is a display of traditional fishing tools and common local medicinal herbs. Visitors can also learn about traditional fishing methods, the culture of the fishing community, and the island’s festivities from texts and illustrations.

Source： Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark

Kau Sai Village - UNESCO Award and UNESCO Global Geopark

From a Geological Perspective

Kau Sai Village is located in Kau Sai Chau. Since Kau Sai Chau is located inside the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region, Kau Sai Village is also a member of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.

From a Cultural Perspective

Kau Sai Village has at least 200 years of History, also the Ancient Temple (Hung Shing Temple) in Kau Sai Village was listed as a statutory monument in 2000 and won the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Protection Award.

Extended Reading：UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

UNESCO Official Page Awarding Hung Shing Temple in Kau Sai Chau

Where is Kau Sai Village?

Kau Sai Village is located on the Southern Side of Kau Sai Chau in Sai Kung. In addition, Kau Sai Village is located to the North of Jin Island.

Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Map

How to Explore Kau Sai Village｜Kau Sai Village Fisherman Cultural Tour

Kau Sai Village Fishermen Cultural Tour Route

Photo Credit Hong Kong Geo Park｜Hong Kong UNESCO Global Park

Kau Sai Fish Culture Zone

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Aerial View of Kau Sai Fish Culture Zone

Kau Sai Pier

Kau Sai Pier is located next to Kau Sai Fishermen Village and Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft. Our Ferry will board at Kau Sai Pier, where you will see a Huge Rock written Kau Sai Village.

Boarding Location of Kau Sai Pier

Kau Sai Fishermen Village

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Aerial View of Kau Sai Fishermen Village

Monument of Dr. Barbara Ward

The Monument of Dr. Barbara Ward is to In Memory of Dr. Barbara Ward (1919-1983) who had devoted to the Welfare and Service of the Fishermen in the Kau Sai Fishermen Village in Sai Kung for Thirty Five Years

Hung Shing Temple in Kau Sai Village

History of Hung Shing Temple (Kau Sai Village)

Hung Shing, a deity believed to protect fishermen and sea traders, who is also known as the Chinese ‘God of the South Sea’. The village’s elaborately decorated temple was built more than 130 years ago to honour Hung Shing. Although there is no Official records of the date of restoration of Hung Shing Temple, but the villagers told us that it was first renovated in 1889.

Design of Hung Shing Temple (Kau Sai Village)

The picture long ago shows that Hung Shing Temple once included a classroom for villagers’ children, but now the grey brick building, with images of two dragons flying along the roof and a line of brightly coloured pictorial tiles on the front wall.

Declared Monument and UNESCO Cultural Award

Hung Shing Temple is now listed as a Declared Monument by the Antiquities and Monuments Office in Hong Kong. In addition, in 2000, because of the concerted effort of restoration of the temple over the years, Hung Shing Temple is awarded by the UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) for UNESCO Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Protection Award.

Birthday Celebrations for Hung Shing

To celebrate the Birthday for Hung Shing, during the second lunar month each year, there are lion and dragon dancing as well as Chinese Opera Performance, which have over thousands of people to attend. The Birthday Celebration for Hung Shing lasts 4 days and operated in front of the large space of the temple

Kau Sai Village Story Room

Opening Hours of Kau Sai Village Story Room

Opening Date：Every Sunday and Public Holiday (Except the first 3 days of Chinese New Year)

Opening Time：10:00AM – 04:00PM

Kau Sai Village Toilet / Washroom

Scallop Rock

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Herbal Plant Trail

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Aerial View of Herbal Plant Trail

Herbal Plant Trail is made of Concrete Road

Kau Sai Chau Hiking

Route：(1)>(2)>(3)>(4)>(1)

Difficulty：★★★☆☆

Distance：3.5 kilometers

Duration：4 hours

Supply：N/A

Exit：Turn Back and Quit at Kau Sai Village Pier

Minimum / Maximum Altitude：5 meter ~ 210 meter

Kau Sai Chau Hiking Map / Kau Sai Village Hiking Map

Hiking Trail Suitable For Novice Hikers

Tai Leng (Kau Sai Chau)

Tai Leng (Kau Sai Chau) is the Second Highest Peak in Kau Sai Chau

Inclined Cannon Rock

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Yi Leng (Kau Sai Chau)

Yi Leng (Kau Sai Chau) is the Third Highest Peak in Kau Sai Chau, at a height of 205 meters. You can see the Whole View of The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course here.

Sky Window Rock

Sky Window Rock is located near the Peak of Yi Leng (Kau Sai Chau)

Clear Sound Rock Tower

Clear Sound Rock Tower is the exact same location as Sky Window Rock. When you are looking at the Peak of Yi Leng from far away, there's a Group of Rock here. The Rock Tower here is one of the Best Natural Viewing Point in Kau Sai Chau, as you can see the Whole View of The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course as well as the Inner Bay of Sai Kung, the High Island Reservoir, Tai She Wan, Kam Lo Wan and Pak Fu Shan.

The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course

How to get to Kau Sai Village?

Kau Sai Village is a village located in Kau Sai Chau, which is an Island in Sai Kung. To get to Kau Sai Village, you can book or charter our Speedboat or Ferry.

Make a booking to rent a boat to Kau Sai Chau or Kau Sai Village on Splitdyboat’s website in advance and our boatman will take you from Sai Kung Pier to Kau Sai Chau.

Kau Sai Village Transportation

Currently, There are two Transportation Method to Kau Sai Village：Speedboat and Ferry (Kaito)

Scroll Down to see the Detailed Transportation Method to Kau Sai Village

Kau Sai Village Ferry

The Route of Ferry Service between Sai Kung Pier and Kau Sai Village

Please Note that Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft is the Transfer Spot to Kau Sai Village and Sai Kung Pier. Therefore, Please Leave earlier at Kau Sai Village and return to Kai Sai Wan Fishing Raft and Wait for the Ferry!

Going to Kau Sai Village： Visit Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft first and take another Boat Journey to Kau Sai Village

Returning from Kau Sai Village： Visit Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft first and take another Boat Journey to Sai Kung Pier

Departure from Sai Kung Pier

Sai Kung Pier > Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft > Kau Sai Village

Return from Kau Sai Village

Kau Sai Village > Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft > Sai Kung Pier

Kau Sai Village Shipping Schedule／Boat Schedule／Ferry Schedule

Ferry Boat Fare from Sai Kung Pier to Kau Sai Village

Single Trip：$100/Pax

Round Trip：$150/Pax

How to Book and Buy the Ferry Ticket to Kau Sai Village？

Step 1：Tell us the Date, Time (Departure and Return time), Number of People Visiting Kau Sai Village

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

Step 3：Send us the Payment Record, DONE!

Kau Sai Village Boatman Contact Information

Instagram：@splitdyboat

WhatsApp：85292295167

Email：[email protected]

Other Boatman Contact Information

Kau Sai Village Boatman Phone Number：92295167

Kau Sai Village Speedboat Phone Number：92295167

Sai Kung Boatman Phone Number：92295167

Sai Kung Speedboat Phone Number：92295167

Boarding Location to Kau Sai Village：Sai Kung Public Pier

Sai Kung Public Pier is the Boarding Location to Kau Sai Village, below is the Transportation 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

Gathering Place：Next to Sai Kung Public Pier

We have a Counter next to Sai Kung Public Pier, which would be the Gathering Place before getting on the Ferry. For Better Arrangement and Service, Please book on Splitdyboat’s website in advance to reserve the Book Seats

Journey Time of Ferry from Sai Kung Pier to Kau Sai Village

Journey Time (Single-Trip)：20 minutes

The Ferry to Kau Sai Village

Common Questions about Kau Sai Village Ferry

How do I get back to Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft from Kau Sai Village?

After Splitdyboat receive your Payment record, we will open a WhatsApp Group for you and the Boatman that will On Duty for the day. To Leave Kau Sai Village, you can simply Contact Splitdyboat or the Boatman in the WhatsApp Group. If you encounter any Problem, you can find us at

Instagram：@splitdyboat

WhatsApp：85292295167

What is the Latest Leave Time at Kau Sai Village?

Since You need to meet the Boat Schedule of Ferry Service between Sai Kung Pier and Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft, the Latest Leave Time at Kau Sai Village would be 1 hour before the Departure time of the Last Boat in Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft to Sai Kung Pier

Tuesday – Friday：4PM

Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday：5PM

If I Miss the Last Boat from the Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft, How to Get Back to Sai Kung Pier?

Splitdyboat provides Speedboat Service between Sai Kung Pier, Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft and Kau Sai Village, you can either Charter Our Speedboat from Kau Sai Village to Sai Kung Pier or Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft to Sai Kung Pier

How much does the Speedboat Service Cost from Kau Sai Village to Sai Kung Pier?

The Minimum Price chartering Speedboat from Kau Sai Village to Sai Kung Pier is $1250 HKD. If you have 10 or more people, you have to pay according to the number of Passengers, which is $125 HKD per Person.

Single-Trip：$125/Pax

Minimum Cost：$1250

Is there Minimum Number of Passengers for the Ferry to Departure?

Weekday (Tuesday to Friday)：4 pax

Weekend (Saturday, Sunday, Public Holday)：1 pax

Kau Sai Village Speedboat

Boarding Location：Sai Kung Pier

Journey Time：8 minutes

Speedboat Fare (Round-Trip)：$250/Pax

Successful Grouping：8 Pax

(1) Make a booking to Kau Sai Village on Splitdyboat’s website in advance

Splitdyboat provides pair-up service and speedboat charter service for you going to Kau Sai Village

Step 1：Tell us the Date, Time (Departure and Return time), Number of People Visiting Kau Sai Village

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

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Kau Sai Village Photography

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Kau Sai Chau Snorkeling

You can also plan a Day Trip to visit Kau Sai Wan in Kau Sai Chau for Snorkeling. Kau Sai Wan has a sand beach, which is very suitable for beginners to snorkel because of its little U-shaped inner bay. You can find a large coral area with a wide range of marine life here.

Extended Reading：Kau Sai Wan

Kau Sai Wan Boat Fare

Boarding Location：Sai Kung Pier

Destination：Kau Sai Wan

Intermediate Point：Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft

Kau Sai Wan Ferry Boat Fare

Round Trip：$180/pax

How to Visit Both Kau Sai Village and Kau Sai Wan on the Same Day?

Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft is the Intermediate Point between Kau Sai Village and Kau Sai Wan, you can visit Kau Sai Wan after visiting Kau Sai Village.

Departure from Kau Sai Pier in Kau Sai Village to Kau Sai Wan

Kau Sai Pier (Kau Sai Village) > Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft > Kau Sai Wan

Return from Kau Sai Wan to Sai Kung Pier

Kau Sai Wan > Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft > Sai Kung Pier

Boat Fare Visiting Both Kau Sai Village and Kau Sai Wan

Boat Fare from Sai Kung Pier to Kau Sai Village：$150/pax

Boat Fare from Kau Sai Village / Kau Sai Wan Fishing Raft to Kau Sai Wan：$30/pax

Boat Fare Visiting Both Kau Sai Village and Kau Sai Wan：$180/pax

Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival - Kau Sai Chau

Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival 2023

Kau Sai Chau Experience - Fishing Net Weaving

Venue： Kau Sai Chau

Collaborator： Villagers at Kau Sai Village

Villagers will Act as Net Weaving Instructors, giving participants a taste of what it’s like to be a fisherman and experience the daily life of a fisherman preparing to catch a fish.

Link：https://skhartsfestival.hk/en/event/fishing-net-weaving/

Kau Sai Chau Workshop - Dyeing Workshop

Venue： Kau Sai Chau

Collaborator： Villagers at Kau Sai Village

Language： Cantonese

Traditionally, The Villagers living in Kau Sai Village use the Dye Yam to Dye their Cloth. In the Kau Sai Chau Workshop, Participants Need to Bring Their Clothes, the Old One, to Experience using the Traditional Method to dye their cloth with Unique and Special Colours in Kau Sai Village.

Participants will have the opportunity to come into contact with dyes during the workshop. Gloves will be provided for those who need them, and those who are sensitive to dyes are advised to enrol at their own discretion. Participants are advised to bring along replacement clothes as there is a chance that the clothes they wear will be stained during the workshop.

Link：https://skhartsfestival.hk/en/event/dyeing-workshop/

Kau Sai Chau Regular Guided Tour - Unearthing the Fishing Gems

Venue： Kau Sai Chau

Kau Sai Chau is the biggest island in Sai Kung and home to Hong Kong’s only public golf course. Tucked in the south corner of the island is the picturesque Kau Sai Village, which has a strong fishing culture. Fishermen used to live on fishing boars and gradually moved to live on shore. Nowadays, some equipments and techniques still remain on the island. Villagers even insist on organising Hung Shing Festival which attracts lots of visitors. The tour will guide you through the more than 200-year history of Kau Sai Village to understand the wisdom of fishermen and experience the treasure of rural cultures.

Participants will Follow the Fishing Village Culture Route Mentioned Above to Explore the Village

Link：https://skhartsfestival.hk/en/event/unearthing-the-fishing-gems/

To Learn More, Please Visit the Official Website of Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival

https://skhartsfestival.hk/tc/