Sharp Island
Sharp Island is an important relic of an ancient supervolcano that erupted more than 140 million years ago. The island is covered by rocks formed from volcanic fragments and magma. In the west of the island, you can see an interesting natural bridge — a tombolo — which forms an almost 250-metre-long sand bar connecting Sharp Island and the nearby Kiu Tau Island. At low tide, it emerges above the water, creating a temporary bridge between the two islands.
Sharp Island (Kiu Tsui Chau) is just 2,000 metres off Sai Kung Pier. Photo credit: infinitenation.wordpress.com
Address: Sharp Island, Sai Kung Sea, New Territories
Website: www.geopark.gov.hk
How to get there:
From MTR Diamond Hill Station, Exit C2, take bus 92; or
From MTR Choi Hung Station, Exit C2, take minibus 1A; or
From MTR Hang Hau Station, Exit B1, take minibus 101M to Sai Kung Pier.
From the pier, hire a village ferry (kaito) to Sharp Island.