Sam Ka Tsuen Landing No. 2

“A ticket to Sai Wan Ho, please!” echoes across the years at Sam Ka Tsuen Landing No. 2. This pier, nestled in the heart of Lei Yue Mun, whispers tales of a time when it was the villagers’ lifeline to the city. Sam Ka Tsuen Landing No. 2 wasn’t always a peaceful pier for leisurely ferry rides. It began its life in 1934, built by the British Army to transport materials to Devil’s Peak. Imagine the hustle and bustle of soldiers and supplies moving through this very spot. After the army departed in 1946, the villagers of Sam Ka Tsuen took over the pier, transforming it into their connection to the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Before the convenient MTR and buses, residents relied on the walla-walla, a small ferry, to navigate the waters. A short 15-minute ride for 20 cents would whisk them away to Shau Kei Wan, a bustling hub connecting them to the rest of Hong Kong. Can you picture the villagers boarding the walla-walla at Sam Ka Tsuen Landing No. 2, their baskets filled with goods or perhaps the day’s catch? For those working in Kowloon, like Mr. Lee, who lived in Lei Yue Mun for over 50 years, the journey was an odyssey. From Sam Ka Tsuen Landing No. 2, a boat to Shau Kei Wan, then a tram to Central, followed by the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui, and finally a bus to their destination. A stark contrast to today’s swift MTR rides. While times have changed, the spirit of Sam Ka Tsuen Landing No. 2 endures. Today, you can still experience the charm of a bygone era. Hop on a ferry to Sai Wan Ho, a pleasant journey departing every 30 minutes for just HK$9. As you glide across the water, imagine the generations who relied on this humble pier, their lives intertwined with the ebb and flow of the tide at Sam Ka Tsuen Landing No. 2.