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Tai A Chau Introduction|Tai A Chau History
Tanka People living in Tai A Chau in Ancient Times
Tanka People are active in Soko Islands in Tai A Chau in ancient times as there is rich catch in Soko Islands. The Tankas or you may call them boat people are traditionally lived on junks that have a traditional livelihood of fishing.
Acquired by Real Estate Developers for the Development of Tourism
In 1980, Tai A Chau and Siu A Chau were acquired by real estate developers for the development of tourism. The Real Estate Developers spent around 5 million HKD in total.
Set up of the Detention Center for Vietnamese Boat People
In 1989, in order to deal with the problem of Vietnamese boat people in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong government established a "Vietnamese Boat people Detention Centre" in Tai A Chau, to accommodate about 5,000 Vietnamese boat people, which is now abandoned.
Riot in Dentetion Center for Vietnamese Boat People
In the morning of August 27, 1989, there was a riot by boat people there. More than 1,000 boat people attacked 50 police officers on duty. The police officers were evacuated for a while. The Marine Police dispatched more than 100 anti-riot teams to suppress it. The police fired a total of 41 rounds of tear gas. One boatman was arrested, and 21 police officers, two sheriffs and four boatmen were injured in the incident. From the next day, the police successfully recovered the whole island. (Source: Ta Kung Po)
Ta Kung Po News - 28/8/1989 (Source: Ta Kung Po)
Closure of Vietnamese Boat People Detention Centre
In September 1996, The Vietnamese Boat people Detention Centre was closed. The Detention Centre is abandoned up to Now, only the Pedestal Remains there.
Tai A Chau Prison
In 2000, the government and the Security Bureau considered building a Super Prison in Tai A Chau, but finally gave up due to security considerations. The police believe that unless there is a bridge connecting the island to the land, if the only way to transport personnel is by boat or helicopter, it will be difficult for the police to provide quick support in case of emergencies or large-scale accidents, such as riots and large-scale prison escapes.
Typical Example is what happened in Tai A Chau back in 1989, At the peak of the Vietnamese refugee crisis in Hong Kong, the Tai A Chau Vietnamese Detention Center received more than 5,000 Vietnamese boat people, however there was only 50 policemen on duty in Tai A Chau during the riot. The police were outnumbered and had to retreat that night. In the end, it is necessary to send mobile troops and marine police to the island for support by helicopter and marine police in order to control the situation. This reflects that the concept of Prison Island is not feasible.
Set Up of the South Lantau Marine Park
On June 30, 2022, the South Lantau Marine Park was established, covering the Soko Islands and adjacent waters, including Tai A Chau.
According to the HKAFCD Facebook, due to the rich fishery resources in Soko Islands and Tai A Chau, Chinese white dolphins and Finless Porpoises will come to forage for food. The South Lantau Marine Park was established to focus on the conservation of these two types of dolphins and their habitats. Fishing activities are prohibited in the Core area of the park, and Fishery Optimization Measures will also be carried out to strengthen the conservation of Marine Resources.
Tai A Chau Smuggling
Tai A Chau is located on the Southernmost tip of Hong Kong, and so it is one of the black spot for Smuggling. In September 2014, Seven Bangladeshi illegal immigrants came to Hong Kong by boat from mainland China, and were sent to Tai A Chau by Snakeheads (the leader of Coordinating Illegal Immigrants). However, after they landed, they suddenly realized that Tai A Chau was a deserted and isolated island without any Facilities, Food or Drinks. Finally, they used their mobile phones to ask for help from their friends in mainland China, who then called the Hong Kong police for help. At noon on the 6th of the same month, the Marine Police Command sent personnel to the island for rescue, and then arrested them.
Handling Explosives in Tai A Chau
In 2014, Hong Kong celebrated the National Day of the People’s Republic of China with the cancellation of the fireworks display. As of the 14th of the same month, nearly 24,000 fireworks worth 6 million Hong Kong dollars were transported to Tai A Chau for destruction. The Destruction Process took 11 hours and there were many incidents in Tai A Chau. The explosion turned the brilliant fireworks into a mushroom cloud, and tongues of fire splashed out during the process, burning vegetation and causing a mountain fire. At one point, a fire dragon appeared, and firefighters were required to put out the fire on the spot.
On February 17, 2018, the Lunar New Year Fireworks Display in Hong Kong was cancelled. As of the morning of the 17th, nearly 28,999 fireworks were transported to Tai A Chau for destruction.
Where is Tai A Chau?
Tai A Chau is one of the member of the Soko Islands, located in South Lantau Island. Tai A Chau is located to the South of Siu A Chau, which is one of the Southernmost place in Hong Kong. From the Tai A Chau Map Below, you can tell how close Tai A Chau is to the Boundary between Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Tai A Chau Map
Tai A Chau Attractions
How to Explore Tai A Chau?
The Vietnamese Boat People Detention Centre in the Middle of Tai A Chau is one of the Must-Go Attractions.
Aerial View of The Vietnamese Boat People Detention Centre
Tai A Chau Easy Map
Tai A Chau Hiking
Route:Coming
Difficulty:★★☆☆☆
Distance:2.5 kilometers
Duration:3 hours
Supply:N/A
Exit:Turn Back and Quit at Tai A Chau Pier
Speedboat to Tai A Chau
Starting from Tai O, it takes only 30 minutes to get to Tai A Chau by our Speedboat. While from the Urban District, such as Ap Lei Chau, it takes around 45 minutes. There are in total three piers in Tai A Chau, usually our speedboat will disembark at Tai A Chau Landing No. 3.
[Tai A Chau Landing No. 3 is located on Point (1) of Tai A Chau Map]
Boarding Location of Tai A Chau
Since there is only a Weak Internet and Mobile Phone Signal on Tai A Chau, please wait for our boatman at the same pick-up and drop-off point on the Return Journey.
[Tai A Chau Landing No. 3 is located on Point (1) of Tai A Chau Map]
Fei Kei Teng
Fei Kei Teng is located at the North side of Tai A Chau, with elevation at 86 meters high, which is the Shortest Mountain in Tai A Chau
View of Vietnamese Boat People Detention Centre from Fei Kei Teng
View of Tai A Chau Tung Wan from Fei Kei Teng
Tai A Chau Tung Wan
Tai A Chau Tung Wan is located on the East Coast of Tai A Chau. Starting from the West Coast of Tai A Chau, you can get to the East Coast of Tai A Chau by Crossing through the Vietnamese Detention Centre
Tai A Chau Tung Wan is Just next to the Detention Centre
Tai A Chau Tung Wan is a Good Place to Snorkelling
The Bays in Tai A Chau
Miu Wan
In Chinese, Miu means Temple, while Wan means Bay. On the West Coast of Tai A Chau, there's a bay called Miu Wan and there is a Tin Hau Temple at the back of Miu Wan
Tai A Chau Tin Hau Temple
Tai A Chau Village
Little Lake in Tai A Chau
How to Get to Rock of Boatman Centre Long Live Freedom?
Tai A Chau Easy Map to Find Long Live Freedom Rock
There is a Red Ribbon that Leads the Way to the Long Live Freedom Rock
You Will See a Rock of Earth God (Tu Di Gong) and a Statue of Guan Gong and Guan Yin Under a Tree
Boatman Centre,Long Live Freedom
Tai A Chau Camping
Tai A Chau Camping Location
Tai A Chau is now an uninhabited desert island, with very few people visiting, but there are many intact buildings, and you can set up your camp basically everywhere.
Tai A Chau Camping Facilities
Tai A Chau is a Desert Island with NO Camping facilities. Make sure you have bring Enough Water and Food with you and your friends.
Leave No Trace while Camping in Tai A Chau
Please leave no trace after camping in Tai A Chau, to leave a clean and beautiful natural environment to the others. There is no public transport to Tai A Chau, the rubbish could be left in the island for forever long as no one would pick it up.
Friendly Reminder Camping in Tai A Chau
(1)In Summer, the Weather is so Fluctuated, Make Sure you bring enough Waterproof Stuff and Protect your Electronic Gadgets
(2)In Winter, the Temperature in Tai A Chau could be far lower than the Urban Area, so Make sure you bring Enough Clothes.
(3)WhatsApp 85292295167 to Contact us if you Encounter any Problem in Tai A Chau
Tai A Chau Signal|Tai A Chau Smart Phone Signal
The reception of Signal or Smart Phone Signal in Tai A Chau is really bad, but you may still have one bar.
Tai A Chau Internet, WiFi or 4G, 5G Data
The reception of Internet, WiFi or Smart Phone 4G, 5G Data in Tai A Chau is very bad, you may sometimes have one bar.
Tai A Chau Pavilion
Tai A Chau Sunsets
Tai A Chau is located in the open sea, if you stay overnight, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset!
Tai A Chau Snorkeling
Where to Snorkel in Tai A Chau? Snorkelling Location in Tai A Chau
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Snorkeling Gear Rental to Tai A Chau
In addition, we also provide Life Jacket and Snorkeling Equipment Rental.
Tai A Chau Coasteering
No. 51 Lighthouse
Other Attractions in Tai A Chau
Tai Chau Mei Teng
Tai A Chau Detailed Information Video
KATE 林樂儀 - Tai A Chau
How to Get to Tai A Chau? How to Go to Tai A Chau?
Tai A Chau Transportation
Speedboat is the Only Transportation to Tai A Chau. Tai A Chau is an island in South Lantau Marine Park in Hong Kong. Currently, the Only Way to get to Tai A Chau is to charter our Speedboat as there is no Public Transportation and Hiking Trail to go to Tai A Chau.
How to Book or Charter Speedboat to Tai A Chau?
(1) Make a booking to Tai A Chau on Splitdyboat’s website in advance
Splitdyboat provides pair-up service and speedboat charter service for you going to Tai A Chau
(2) Tell Splitdyboat the Details of your Tai A Chau Booking in WhatsApp
Let us know the Date, Time, Boarding Location and the number of Passengers of your Tai A Chau Booking
(3)Arrive at the Boarding Location before the Actual Departure Time
Please arrive before the Actual Departure time and Meet our boatman at the Pier, Details would be announced in WhatsApp Group
Boarding Locations/Embarkation Locations to Tai A Chau
Embarkation Location:Cheung Chau Public Pier (GOOGLE MAP)
Journey Time:20 minutes
How to Go:
(1)Check GOOGLE MAP for the BEST Transportations
(2)Get Off at MTR Hong Kong Station, Central Ferry Pier No.5
(3)Get Off at Cheung Chau Ferry Pier
(4)Walking-Distance 1 minute to Cheung Chau Public Pier
Central <-> Cheung Chau Ferry Boat Schedule:
https://www.sunferry.com.hk/zh/route-and-fare/timetable
Cheung Chau Public Pier
Embarkation Location:Ap Lei Chau - Ap Lei Chau Landing No. 3
Journey Time:45 minutes
How to Go:MTR Lei Tung Station Exit A1, Walking-Distance 2 minutes to Ap Lei Chau Landing No.2
Ap Lei Chau Landing No. 3
Embarkation Location:Tai O - Tai O New Ferry Pier
Journey Time:40 minutes
How to Go:Bus 11 (to Tai O) from Tung Chung Town Centre / Bus 1 (to Tai O) from Mui Wo
Tai O Boarding Location
Tai O New Ferry Pier
Tai A Chau Boat Fare
Splitdyboat Provides Several Departure Place to Tai A Chau:
Boarding Location | Boat Fare | Ticket Type | Destination |
Cheung Chau Public Pier | $390/pax | Round-Trip | Tai A Chau Pier |
Tai O Bridge | $500/pax | Round-Trip | Tai A Chau Pier |
Ap Lei Chau Landing No. 3 | $650/pax | Round-Trip | Tai A Chau Pier |
Tai A Chau Boat Schedule / Tai A Chau Speedboat Schedule
Pairing Calendar: You can find the latest boat schedule on our Pairing Calendar page for both weekdays and weekend to Tai A Chau.
Instagram:Follow our Instagram @splitdyboat to check out the Latest Pairing Status and Offers
WhatsApp:If you want to rent a boat to Tai A Chau, we can also arrange. Feel free to Contact Us in WhatsApp 85292295167
Tai A Chau 100 People Splitdyboat Activity
Date: 25/06/2023
Time: 10AM - 6PM
Boarding Location:Central Pier No. 9
Itinerary: Soko Islands Island Hopping
Upcoming Activities
Date: 26/11/2023(Sun)
Time: 10AM - 6PM
Boarding Location:Central Pier No. 9
Itinerary: Soko Islands Island Hopping
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歷史/遺跡/廢探 ★★★★★
詳細歷史可以參考Splitdyboat網頁~
蜑家人/蛋家人於古時侯居住於大鴉洲
蛋家人早年活躍於索罟群島大鴉洲一帶,主要因為大鴉洲一帶漁獲十分豐富。蜑家人/蛋家人,你亦可以稱呼他們水上人或船民,傳統居住於小艇或船上,以捕魚為生。
地產發展商收購大鴉洲以發展旅遊業
於1980年,大鴉洲及小鴉洲被地產發展商看中並收購以發展旅遊業,當年,地產發展商合共花了接近500萬港紙去收購。
設立越南船民羈留中心
於1989年,香港政府為左應對香港越南船民問題,起咗一座越南船民羈留中心,合計收容過約5,000名越南船民,而中心現已荒廢。
越南船民羈留中心暴動
於1989年8月27日嘅早上,大鴉洲曾經發生過發生船民暴動,超過一千名船民襲擊50名當值警務人員,警員一度撤離,水警派出百多名防暴隊鎮壓,警方共施放四十一發催淚彈,拘捕1名船民,事件造成當中21名警務人員、2名警長及4名船民受傷。時至翌日,警察成功收復全島
建議大家出發前瀏覽Splitdyboat網頁資料,以及下載行山APPS地圖,開住GPS就唔難搵到!
關於大小鴉洲,上世紀中,全盛時期,有超過一百名村民係呢到一帶以捕漁農耕維生,
分居係大鴉洲嘅上村同下村,同小鴉洲嘅小鴉洲村。大鴉洲曾有一所公立學校,但已拆卸…
景觀 ★★★★★
大鴉洲除左有荒廢船民營遺址之外,當中行山亦有唔小石景。
其中,”飛機頂” 同 “直昇機坪” 位置,都係15-30分鐘內就可以上到頂
上到高處可以飽覽索罟群島嘅風光~
沙灘水質 ★★★☆☆
大鴉洲,主要去到嘅沙灘有一個,天后廟對出,又叫廟灣,水清沙幼,相當靚!
同其他位於大嶼山嘅沙灘相比,廟灣未必係最靚嘅一個,但絕對遠離城市,了無人煙
另一個好靚嘅沙灘,就要跳島去小鴉洲嘅小鴉洲灣,可以話係大嶼山其中最靚嘅一個~
由於係純天然沙灘,無人工化設施,無受人工污染,水質非常好!
交通 ★★★★★
大鴉洲 位於大嶼南海岸公園,乘搭大船由中環碼頭出發90分鐘就到!
Splitdyboat 另外提供多個快艇上船地點前往大鴉洲,當中有:鴨脷洲,香港仔,長洲,石壁,大澳。。。
市區上船地點較近便,但價錢會貴啲。大嶼山一帶上船地點平啲,但轉巴士可能會耐啲,兩種都得!
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