Hong Kong was once a place where fishermen made their living and boats were their homes. Although Hong Kong has now developed into a shopping and dining paradise in the eyes of many, how much do you really know about the natural history and culture of Hong Kong's fishermen? Why not let these fishermen take you from the very beginning and explore the entire story of Hong Kong's pearl industry? You can even open pearl oysters on-site and create your own pearl jewelry!
Departure Dates: April 11, 12, 19, and 26, 2026
| Location | Outdoor |
| Experience type | Jewelery making |
| Minimum participant requirement | 15 travelers |
The Sai Kung Floating Village Pearl Workshop is located in the Heap Beiyue sea area of Sai Kung. To get there, you first need to reach Sai Kung town center and then take a boat to the floating village. Although there is no direct MTR station in Sai Kung, you can take buses or minibuses from various parts of Hong Kong to the town center, making transportation relatively convenient. Overall, if travelers plan well and allow ample transfer time, they can reach the workshop smoothly and enjoy a unique floating village experience.
There is no MTR station that directly serves the Sai Kung area. Travelers heading to the Sai Kung Pearl Workshop usually take the MTR to Choi Hung Station (Exit C2) or Diamond Hill Station (Exit C), and then transfer to a minibus or bus to Sai Kung town center. After arriving in Sai Kung town center, follow the signs to take a boat to the workshop located in the Heap Beiyue sea area.
The quickest way from Yuen Long to the Sai Kung Floating Village Pearl Workshop is usually to take the MTR Tuen Ma Line to Nam Cheong Station, transfer to the Tung Chung Line to Lai King Station, and then transfer to the Tsuen Wan Line to Choi Hung or Diamond Hill Station. Upon arrival, transfer to a minibus or bus heading to Sai Kung town center. Finally, take a boat from Sai Kung town center to the floating village workshop located in the Heap Beiyue sea area. Taxis are also an option for direct travel to Sai Kung town center before taking a boat, but they are more expensive.
To reach the Sai Kung Pearl Workshop, you first need to get to Sai Kung town center. From various areas in Hong Kong, you can take buses or minibuses to Sai Kung. For example, you can take Minibus 1A from Choi Hung MTR Station, Bus 92 or Minibus 1A from Diamond Hill MTR Station, and Minibus 101M from Tseung Kwan O MTR Station. After arriving in Sai Kung town center, follow the signs to transfer to a boat to the floating village workshop in the Heap Beiyue sea area. It is recommended to check the latest schedules and route information before your trip.
Getting to the Sai Kung Floating Village Pearl Workshop from Hong Kong city using public transportation usually involves two stages. First, you can take the MTR to Choi Hung Station or Diamond Hill Station, and then transfer to a minibus or bus heading to Sai Kung town center. After arriving in Sai Kung town center, since the workshop is located on a floating village in the Heap Beiyue sea area, you will need to take a boat (which could be a private shuttle or a local ferry) to reach it. It is recommended to confirm the boat arrangement details in advance.
Besides public transportation, recommended ways to travel to the Sai Kung Pearl Workshop include driving yourself or taking a taxi. If driving, you can navigate to Sai Kung town center or a nearby pier and look for parking. Taking a taxi can directly take you to a pier in Sai Kung town. Since the workshop is located on a floating village in the Heap Beiyue sea area, no matter how you arrive in Sai Kung town center, you will ultimately need to take a boat to reach your destination.
After arriving in Sai Kung town, you will typically need to take a boat from Sai Kung Pier to get to the Floating Village Pearl Workshop. As the workshop is situated on a floating village in the Heap Beiyue sea area, visitors need to find a shuttle boat or a water taxi (local ferry) from the pier to that specific floating village. It is recommended that when booking your trip, you confirm the detailed information about the shuttle boat, its schedule, and the boarding point with the relevant parties to ensure a smooth journey to your destination.
A one-way journey to the Sai Kung Floating Village Pearl Workshop, if departing from Hong Kong city, typically takes about 1.5 to 2 hours or longer. The specific time depends on your departure location, the mode of transport you choose (MTR transfers to bus/minibus), and the boat ride to the floating village. Since the workshop is located in the Heap Beiyue sea area, the boat transfer time also needs to be factored in. It is recommended to allocate ample time and plan your itinerary in advance to account for potential traffic conditions.