Clutching secrets of bygone eras, Tong Lek Tsai whispers tales of a Hong Kong transformed. Here at Tong Lek Tsai, once known as Mun Tsai Tong, the echoes of a bustling harbor still linger. Imagine a vibrant community of fishermen and boat-people, finding refuge in this sheltered bay after being displaced from Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung. Tong Lek Tsai was their sanctuary, a place where they could cast their nets and mend their sails. But progress, like the relentless tide, eventually claimed this haven too. In the 1980s, the harbor was reclaimed, making way for the Cheung On and Cheung Fat Estates. The community, once again uprooted, found new homes on the nearby hillside. The Tsing Yi Fishermen Village and St. Paul’s Village rose, testaments to their resilience. Even today, remnants of their past remain. High on Tsing Yi Island, the Tsing Yi Fishermen’s Children’s School stands as a poignant reminder of the families who once called Tong Lek Tsai home. Their story, etched into the very landscape, speaks of a Hong Kong in constant flux, a place where progress and tradition often collide. Tong Lek Tsai, though now vanished beneath concrete and steel, continues to whisper its secrets to those who listen closely.
Sai Wan Shan
Considering a hike today? Sai Wan Shan is calling us. Sai Wan Shan is a hill within Sai Kung East