After a long hiatus spent researching travel, today is the perfect opportunity to take you on a tour of a unique and unseen location in Hong Kong. Another beautiful and natural spot on Hong Kong Island is called Sai Wan Rock Pools. It's an emerald pool! Yes, it really exists in Hong Kong, and I repeat, it's real!

The journey begins with a train ride to Choi Hung station, followed by a bus ride on either the 1A/1 route or any bus with a sign indicating it goes to the Sai Kung ferry or Sai Kung town. From Sai Kung, there are three options for continuing the journey.

1. Minibus runs four times a day (it takes over an hour to walk to the beach).

2. Taxis are readily available. Choose to hail a green taxi (it's over an hour's walk to the beach).

3. Speedboats are readily available at the pier (direct access to the beach).

Seeking exercise and scenic views, I missed the second minibus and opted to hail a taxi instead.

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Upon reaching the end of the road (Sai Wan Pavilion) where vehicles can no longer proceed, one must continue on foot. There is a choice between a ramp and stairs. Considering my knee condition, I opted for the gentler incline of the ramp.

Along the way, we encountered a scenic view of the High Island Reservoir. The water was a beautiful color, and we stopped to take some photos. As it was a sunny day, we all got sunburned.

Following the path, we arrived at the beach, where there were shops selling food, drinks, and most importantly, boat tickets. We decided to purchase our return tickets right away to avoid any worries about getting back. The beach was stunning and clean, with people enjoying themselves by setting up tents, umbrellas, swimming, and sunbathing. However, the sun was too intense for me, so I decided to continue my journey towards my true destination: the Emerald Pool.

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To reach Emerald Pool, walk parallel to the beach towards the mountain on the left (facing the sea) until you reach the mouth of the freshwater stream where it meets the sea. Once you reach the mouth, walk upstream.

The climbing skills are fully utilized. There is no way to walk anymore. You have to climb the rocks and you will start to see emerald green pools, crystal clear. There are people playing in the water and soaking in the water at different points. There are mainly 2 pools where people play.

The pool is relatively shallow, so people don't jump in to avoid hitting their heads on the bottom.

A waterfall of moderate size, perfect for leaning against and letting the water cascade over you.

The overall atmosphere is inviting and encourages repeat visits. However, the waterfall is not yet accessible for jumping, so visitors cannot fully immerse themselves in the water. Instead, they can only swim and soak in the first pool.

On the way back, we walked back to the beach to board the speedboat. In the evening, the cows came out to graze. The cows were all over the place, grazing on the grass. They seemed to be domesticated cows, as they were not afraid of people. They even came up to us and nibbled on the grass at our feet. They were so tame!

The return boat ride was exhilarating, with strong winds whipping through our hair and soaking us instantly. The small boat, accommodating around 20 passengers, braved the waves as we made our way back to shore. The scenic views along the way were breathtaking, leaving us wondering if we were truly in Hong Kong.

Stay tuned for more stories about my future adventures to unseen and unique destinations!

Sai Wan Rock Pools / Sai Kung Rock Pools

Address: Sheung Luk Stream, Hong Kong

Hours: The total travel time to the waterfall is approximately 3 hours.

Directions: Take bus 1A or 1 from Choi Hung station to Sai Kung town. From there, take a taxi or minibus to Sai Wan Pavilion.

Map: Google Maps Link

Facebook: Unseen in Hong Kong

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppkc/

Image: Supisara Megharunvittaya and Parinya Sukcharoen