Overview & fast facts
Long Ke Wan is located within the Sai Kung Country Park and is tucked away in the southeast side of the Sai Kung Peninsula. The secluded beach overlooks the South China Sea and is flanked on all sides by a cape called Tsang Pang Kok and two hills, Cheung Ngam Teng and Biu Tsim Kok. Long Ke Wan is just the beginning of a string of other pristine beaches situated along the east side of Sai Kung.
However, Long Ke Wan is often overshadowed by the other popular beach destinations in Sai Kung such as Sai Wan and Tai Long Wan. Therefore, it is safe to say that Long Ke Wan is an underrated destination within Sai Kung. With its crystal clear waters and soft sand, it draws comparisons to ones in Thailand and even the Maldives and has also been featured by CNN Travel as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Getting to Long Ke Wan is not physically demanding, as the trail that gets you to the beach is beginner-friendly and does not require any advanced hiking experience. For most of the time, the hike is quite flat with subtle inclines and benign steps that take you towards beautiful Long Ke Wan.
If you are looking for a rustic outing or day trip, hiking to Long Ke Wan is the perfect thing to do. Due to its location, please be prepared to pack your own food, drinks, and other essentials deemed necessary as there are no amenities and the only public facility offered at the beach is a toilet.
Distance: 2 to 10 kilometres approx. (depending on the hike you choose)
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate (depending on the hike you choose)
Total ascent: 196 metres approx.
Total time: 30 mins to 3 hrs approx. (depending on the hike you choose)