How to get there
You can get to Tai Long Wan by either hiking, or taking a boat from Sai Kung Pier. To make the most of the experience, we’d recommend hiking in and then taking the boat out at the end of the day.
From Chan Man Street in Sai Kung town centre (in front of the McDonald’s), hop onto village bus NR29 and alight at Sai Wan Pavilion. This service is limited in frequency—if you can’t get on, simply take a cab instead. The ride will take roughly 20 minutes, and once you alight, the trailhead is on the left-hand side of the road, across from the pavilion.
It’s easy enough to follow the signposts to Sai Wan from Sai Wan Pavilion to get to the bay; the trail is well-paved with decent shaded sections and only one stretch of steps going up, so it’s fairly easy-going.
You’ll be looping along High Island Reservoir, which makes for very pretty views on clear days. Long Ke Beach and its white sands will also be visible further on. The entire hike should only take about 45 minutes, and the path will eventually lead you down to the first beach along Tai Long Wan: Sai Wan Beach.