[2025 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for Yim Tin Tsai (Updated Jul)

Sai Kung Yim Tin Tsai is a place not to be missed. Here, you can stroll through the peaceful fields and enjoy the combination of beautiful scenery and modern culture. The fresh and pleasant air, the salt pans of old Hong Kong, and the modern art style, all of these will make you feel relaxed and happy. If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some quiet time, then Sai Kung Yim Tin Tsai is definitely your best choice. #HongkongOuting #YimtinTsai Transportation Tips - Sai Kung Ferry Food and Restaurant - Tea and Fruit

Yim Tin Tsai is also known as Yantianzi. In the past, villagers on the island set up salt fields to dry salt for a living, hence the name. Everyone needs to take a small ferry from Sai Kung Pier to Yim Tin Tsai. The round trip ticket is about HK$60, including the cost of visiting St. Joseph's Chapel and the salt pans. #NewYearGoodDestinations

Sai Kung Salt Fields, only 15-20 minutes by street ferry from Sai Kung Pier. #Sai Kung Salt Fields #Outdoor Good Places #Outdoor Countryside

Most of the houses in Yim Tin Tsai and the salt fields themselves have long been abandoned. During the holidays, there are many guided tours and even experience workshops where you can learn about how the residents at that time dried salt. Yantian is also the first place in Hong Kong visited by Western missionaries, so it is a must-visit pilgrimage site for Christians 👼 #familytravel #hiking #createwithtrip #naturewonders

It’s a small offshore island under Sai Kung District. The only salt pans in Hong Kong, and an island filled with swampy mangroves and Hakka cultural. Former villagers returned to the island to preserves their traditional way of life and way of making salt. We took a trip to Yim Tin Tsai before the “5th wave”. It’s a 15 minutes boat ride from Sai Kung Pier to Yim Tin Tsai. Arriving at 9:30 in the morning, we have plenty of time to explore the island. Hence, decided to take a hike around the island, passing St Joseph Cathedral where the museum dedicated to Hakka life is right next to it, heading uphill to the Twin Pavilion, downhill to a T junction, we stop by Jade-Girdle Bridge that’ connects Yim Tin Tsai island to The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course before returning to the junction and heading back to the pier. Our tickets includes the entrance to cultural museum and salt pans. It’s easy to understand, my k2 boy and p1 girl definitely learn something out of it, and got to see the tools used in old days for real. We traveled with 好姐 at the pier, her booth is close to the restaurant. Charging $70 per adult, $50 for kids age 4-12 and senior age 65 above. There are restaurant and public toilets at the pier. For those who’s interested to visit the Salt & Light Preservation Centre (鹽光保育中心）, take note that they closed on Monday. X #hkblogger #hongkongmom #hongkongkids #hkkids #kidsactivities #hongkongactivities #familyactivities #daytrip #outdoor #island #saikung #yimtintsai #mykids馬來港孩 #戶外活動 #親子好去處 #親子活動 #兒童適宜 #鹽田梓 #西貢 #週末好去處 #本地遊

You may be a little unfamiliar with the name Salt Marsh Because it is not a popular attraction The most famous one is probably the salt fields 🧂 Salt Marsh has a history of more than 300 years. It was famous for its salt production in the past Today I will share with you what is special about this place 💪🏻 The Salt Marsh Club will hold a guided tour during the holidays (picture 1). They will take us to visit the salt field while introducing the local history, salt-making methods, etc. We learned a lot! Then there will be some places worth taking pictures (photographs) on the island For example, the Jade Belt Bridge (picture 2), St. Joseph’s Chapel (picture 3), and the Twin Pavilions The place caters to history, culture and art It's really worth a visit! 🛥There is a street ferry to Salt Marsh next to Hong Kee Seafood Restaurant in Sai Kung Pier. The journey takes about 15 minutes (closed every Monday) 💲Round trip ferry ticket $70 (free visit to the sun salt field, cultural relics exhibition hall and attached map of the island) ‼ ️ Sun Salt Field will only hold tours every Saturday and Sunday 11:30 and 14:30, no need to make a reservation / registration, enough time to go directly to the salt field collection is ok ~ #spring trip #Sai Kung #Salt Fields #Salt Fields #Local Tour #Hong Kong Good Places #Family Good Places

Alternative tour of offshore islands. Salt field boy Location: Sai Kung Inland Sea Access: Take a street ferry from Sai Kung Pier for $60 round trip (the fare includes a visit to the Heritage Room and Salt Fields) Salt Marsh is one of the earliest birthplaces of Catholicism⛪️ in Hong Kong. The villagers in the village also believe in Catholicism, so it is also known as the "parish village". The villagers of Salt Fields are mainly engaged in salt sun drying ❄️. There are salt fields on the island with volunteer tours to lead visitors. This time we will not visit the salt fields and churches when we come to Salt Field. This time we will take you on a simple path that hikers like to walk💁‍♀️. Walking further inward from Salt Marsh, you will see the Jockey Club Yu Sai Chau Public Golf Course⛳️. Walking around the outside of the golf course🏑, you can walk to the other side of the sea🏖. At the end is the golf course-specific pier. The beach next to it has clear water and fine sand. There are several pineapple trees on the beach🍍. It's quite a holiday feel to take pictures here😆 #HongKongGood Places #Local #FamilyGood Places #FamilyGood Places #DatingGoods #LocalTravel #SaltPad #SaltPad #SaltFields #Jockey ClubYu Sai Chau Golf Course #OffshoreTour #SaiKung #OffshoreGood Places

#Good places to go to the islands You can get there by boat from Sai Kung Public Pier. Visiting the island is like flipping through a storybook, with the island's history and current revival and development unfolding before your eyes page by page. There are abundant tourism resources here: ecology, art, scenery... A one-day trip is very enjoyable. #Good Places to Go in the Countryside #Local Travel

For a festive Dragon Boat Festival experience, consider taking a sampan from Sai Kung to Yim Tin Tsai (also known as Yim Tin Tsai) for a day trip. Yim Tin Tsai is a small island in Sai Kung, offering various attractions worth exploring, such as the Heritage Exhibition Hall, St. Joseph's Chapel, Hakka village houses, mangroves, the old salt fields, and the scenic Jade Bridge connecting Kau Sai Chau. In addition to its natural landscapes and Hakka village history, the island features numerous artistic and creative installations scattered across the fields and village houses, making it a perfect spot for photo opportunities. On your way back, you can visit Sai Kung Town to enjoy some delicious seafood. Transportation: Take a sampan from Sai Kung Pier, with a boat ride of approximately 15 minutes.

Yim Tin Tsai is located off the coast of Sai Kung and was once an abandoned Hakka village that has since been revitalized. Originally a settlement for Catholic villagers who made a living through salt production, the island now preserves historical salt fields, a Catholic church, and some old houses. St. Joseph's Chapel, which has been designated as a statutory monument, showcases a unique blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, reflecting the fusion of local religious and traditional culture. What makes Yim Tin Tsai truly special is its combination of cultural preservation and ecological education. Many schools and organizations arrange guided tours and experiential activities here, such as "Salt Field Restoration" and "Nature Tours." Visitors can explore the island at a leisurely pace, soaking in its tranquility and traces of bygone days. The entire experience is both educational and ideal for photography, history, or nature enthusiasts. If you're looking to escape the crowds and deeply connect with local culture and history, Yim Tin Tsai is definitely worth a visit.

The first inhabitants in this small windswept island on the eastern waters of Hong Kong were of Hakka origin. The ancestor Chan Meng-tak came from Changle in Guangdong and first settled down in the salt fields of Sha Tau Kok. He then came to Sai Kung. The early villagers have inhabited this island as early as 1670. They took on farming, livestock rearing, fishing and salt-making as their trade. The Chinese character “tsai” in the island’s name means “homeland,” eliciting the idea that one must not forget his roots. During the mid-19th century, foreign missionaries set foot in the island. They established the church in the island and the islanders all turned to Christianity. This explains the absence of a Tin Hau Temple (or ancestral halls) on the island, and instead the existence of the St. Joseph’s Chapel. The Industrial History of Hong Kong Group claims that salt production was Hong Kong’s oldest industry. It is far older than the first settlement of Hong Kong’s indigenous clans. It is also far older than the other two ancient industries that Hong Kong was known for, incense wood production and pearl fishing. The salt trade was the lifeline for Yim Tin Tsai’s villagers for two hundred years. However, about one hundred years ago, the village’s salt trade slowly declined. They faced intense competition from cheaper salt exports from mainland China and Vietnam. With the advance of better transportation, the tax collector was able to visit the island to collect tax. The salt trade was no longer profitable. By the 1920s, the salt pans in Yim Tin Tsai have all but disappeared. The most amazing is the illustration of the salt’s crystalline structure by the staff. When you look closely at the salt, you see clearly that it comes in an interesting two-square structure. There are diagonal lines connecting the four corners of the outer square and the four corners of the inner square. There are two pieces of artwork on the island that drew inspiration from this very special crystalline shape of the salt. One is right at the Ching Bo School Heritage Center, the other is at the Salt Pans. #saltpan #yimtintsai #outlyingisland #hongkong #islandlife #hongkongculture #hongkongheritage #catholicism #catholicchurch #hongkongnature #islandtour #travel#naturalwonders#seascapes#china

Last December, I took advantage of my graduate school roommate’s visit to Hong Kong to finally catch the third annual Sai Kung Sea Art Festival and see the original ecological side of Hong Kong, the city where I have lived for a long time. ⭐️Introduction: The Hong Kong Sai Kung Art Festival is a large-scale outdoor art exhibition initiated by the Tourism Commission, combining natural scenery, cultural arts and community participation. It connects humanity and islands with art, and aims to allow visitors to rediscover and understand Hong Kong's island culture and ecology through art works and various experience activities. The festival is held on several islands around Sai Kung, including Yim Tin Tsai, Sharp Island, Kau Sai Chau and Leung Shuen Wan. ⭐️ Festival highlights: 1️⃣The exhibits invite the participation of local and overseas artists and incorporate elements of local history, culture and natural environment. In Sharp Island, you can also see pineapple stone works by mentally disabled artists, which embody the concept of inclusive design. 2️⃣ Rich interactive activities: During the festival, a large number of guided tours and public activities are arranged, such as handicraft making, cultural lectures, music performances and nature conservation workshops, most of which are held on weekends and are suitable for tourists of different ages to participate. 3️⃣Enthusiastic volunteers: Wherever we went, we met volunteers who gave enthusiastic and detailed explanations. They greeted us with smiles on their faces, guided us enthusiastically and tried to explain in Mandarin, gave us detailed tours, and patiently took photos for us from different angles. It felt like they really loved being volunteers from the bottom of their hearts. We chose Route A, which has relatively flexible transportation time: Sai Kung City ➡️Yim Tin Tsai ➡️Sharp Island, the regular price is HKD100, and reservations must be made in advance on the official website. Mainland tourists can register for free ferry tickets from the Hong Kong Tourism Board. ⏰Time: until January 12, 2025 (hurry up❗️) #HongKongSaigon #SaigonSeaArtFestival #HongKongGoodPlaces #WeekendGoodPlaces #SaigonGoodPlaces

This is Yim Tin Tsai, a small island in Hong Kong. The scenery is very beautiful. If you like to walk to the beach to enjoy the sun and the sea, you can go hiking or have a barbecue. Suitable for the whole family to come and relax. #香港好去地方 #香港打卡 #香港生活 #香港郊游 #香港一天之旅 #阳光海邊 #爬山去地方 #爬山游 #父儿童 #父儿童好去地方 #父儿童活动 #父儿童之旅 #父儿童日常 #父儿童地方之旅 #父儿童旅游 #父儿童景点 #父活动好去地方

🌈 Salt Field, also known as Salt Field, compared with Cheung Chau, Lamma Island, etc., to Hong Kong people are relatively unfamiliar, but here has a history of three hundred years, small island, peak period more than a thousand villagers, but with the change of times, villagers gradually moved out of the city, until recent years through revitalization and restoration, gradually become a good place for Hong Kong people holiday, in recent years also held Salt Field Art Festival💫 From Sai Kung Pier, take the street ferry into the village, only 15-20 minutes, the whole journey is mainly concrete road, easy and easy to walk, around the island walk around the island is only a few hours, which has many special attractions and scenery, containing past stories and culture, worth a visit💫 #LocalTour #WeekendTour #HongKongGood Places #OldHongKong

Salt Marsh can be reached by 20-minute scooter from Sai Kung Pier It turns out to be a small village of Hakka people They live by drying salt Gradually many people moved to other places It has made Salt Marsh abandoned Not many well-intentioned people have carried out revitalization in the last decade One strategy is to hold local arts festivals 🖼️🎨 Use this to attract traffic The island has art and history There are also religious elements The village takes Catholicism as its faith✝️ There is a small church on the island that is well preserved There are crowds of people and of course there is no shortage of delicious food Their Hakka cuisine is very delicious😋 Especially the Hakka local chicken The meat is tender and delicious💜 There is nowhere to find it outside #HongKongFood #foodie #LocalTour

#Sai Kung Salt Fields The only salt field in Hong Kong that still produces natural salt Take a boat in at Sai Kung Pier and the boat fee of $70 will include the conservation fee You can enter the art room to see the exhibits and visit the salt fields and there will be guided tours available for immediate registration There is a restaurant and snack shop that sells tea dumplings, bean curd, etc. The price will be slightly more expensive but worth a try There are also a few puppies and cats (tigers) very cute and not afraid of people If you don't want to crowd with others, it is recommended to go on weekdays

Buy tickets at Sai Kung Pier opposite Hung Kee Seafood Round trip ferry ticket $70 One boat every hour The boat ride takes about 15 minutes First go to the salt fields for a guided tour Then walk along the way and take photos There are artworks to see The earliest boat you can take to return to Sai Kung Pier is at 12:20 pm Have a good day at Sai Kung Pier. #Hong Kong Good Places

Yim Tin Tsai was a former salt production site in Hong Kong and is also known as one of the birthplaces of Catholicism in Hong Kong. Most residents on the island are Catholics. In recent years, Yantianzi has actively developed conservation and heritage. The Salt Light Conservation Center on the island was established in 2011, responsible for promoting the historical culture and ecological conservation of Yantianzi Village to tourists. Moreover, Yim Tin Tsai is only a 15-minute boat ride from the center of Sai Kung, and there are frequent boat trips during holidays, so many tourists go there. The island's attractions include the only remaining salt pans in Hong Kong, the Salt Conservation Center, St. Joseph's Chapel, Cheng Bo School, mangroves and the Jade Belt Bridge. #Good Places for Families #Good Places for Suburbs

Travel around Hong Kong, ##Sai Kung outlying island tours are inexpensive and allow you to breathe fresh air. The salt fields in Sai Kung are a good place for hiking and family tours. You can also discover the stories of Hakka villagers who relied on the salt industry for their livelihood in the past. It's a leisurely half-day tour. 👍👍 Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall After getting off the boat at Yim Tin Tsai Pier, you will arrive at the entrance of Yim Tin Tsai Village, which covers an area of ​​only 0.3 square kilometers. The exhibition hall is along the path. The exhibition hall was formerly the classroom of Chengbo School. It displays the daily necessities, clothing, and ceramic products of the Hakka villagers at that time. The exhibition hall is not large, but it displays the life stories of the Hakka villagers at that time. A conservation volunteer on duty that day said that the exhibits were collected with great difficulty and are worth seeing. St. Joseph's Chapel The conservator said that the St. Joseph's Chapel next to it has a history of 130 years and is also a UNESCO cultural heritage. In 1879, the Roman Catholic Church sent Father Joseph to Yantianzi to preach. In order to communicate with the villagers, he learned Hakka. As a result of his efforts, most of the villagers at that time converted to Catholicism. The church still has some faint Romanesque architectural style. It is small and exquisite, located on the top of a hill, which unexpectedly fits in with the small Yantianzi Village. #Jade Belt Bridge Follow the signposts up the mountain. The road is not long and is easy to walk on. You can also breathe fresh air, which is suitable for family trips. About half an hour later we arrived at the Yudai Bridge leading to Kau Sai Chau. The bridge is not long, but tourists like to take a break here, enjoy the sea breeze and chat. 💑👩‍👧‍👦 #Salt Field After walking around the island, you will return to the salt field. In the past, salt was an indispensable part of Hong Kong people's preparation of food and replenishment of energy. As early as 1670, Hakka people migrated from the mainland to Yim Tin Tsai, developed salt fields and built sluice gates to develop the salt industry. They then sold salt to Sai Kung and neighboring areas. Unfortunately, the salt industry was eventually eliminated over time. Nowadays, the salt field is only used for sea salt production demonstration. If you want to watch the salt drying demonstration, you must pay attention to the opening hours. There are also teahouses and taverns on the island. If you want to dine in the restaurant, it is best to book a table in advance. I heard from the conservation staff that the restaurant's earthenware chicken has a very unique taste. The tofu pudding and tea cakes at the Friendship Tea House have a light flavor and are very delicious. If you don’t want to eat on the island, you can take a boat back to Sai Kung and eat seafood at the Seafood Street, which is also a good choice. summary There are many abandoned village houses in Yim Tin Tsai today. However, since 2000, a group of conservation volunteers have started the restoration project to show everyone the old stories of Hong Kong, which is well worth seeing. ❤️❤️👏 #TravelInspiration#ExploreMuseums#Island Destinations

Transportation Tips - Take a boat 🚢 from Sai Kung Pier to Salt Marsh Local attractions - Sai Kung Arts Festival (2022/11-2023/1) Food & Restaurants - The most famous is Tu Kiln Chicken (limited). Shopping Guide - Salt Light Conservation Center with souvenirs The art festival once every 3 years is here, it is rare to go to see this Sai Kung Arts Festival, guided tours, very difficult to book, to see friends, trouble you, pay attention to the website, the story I started paying attention in October, the end of December booking to see, know how not easy. To give a tip to everyone, there is always, not every day there are tours, usually tours will be open 2 weeks in advance for people to make reservations, usually at the beginning, 20 places, quickly full. When you get to Salt Lake City, if you have an introduction on the tour, you should check the Salt Lake City sightseeing map 🗺️! Don't miss a drop of important artwork. You can usually see it along the way. There is a heritage room and salt field field need to pay 20 dollars entrance fee, so you have to see it is quite interesting I came today on Christmas 24th, unfortunately, the salt field field is not open, only the heritage room is open, did not go in to walk it! About the drop artwork, I have posted out, some drop is this year's artwork, some drop is last year's remaining artwork, some drop is the attractions of Salt Lake itself, do not blame, too many photos, I have tried to select drop art works and main checkpoints for you, I hope you like it 😁 Today the weather is good, the scenery is good, the beach dripping water clear like a mirror, extend the road to pay attention, the whole process is about 2 hours, but the tour only takes you to the Twin Pavilion is over, about 75 minutes, if you want to walk a few more attractions, then have to rely on yourself. #Seaview #HongKongGood Places #LocalTour #HongKongFood #OutdoorGoods #CloseNature

A car and boat trip ~ After taking the car to Sai Kung Pier, take the street ferry to Salt Marsh, about 15 minutes by boat. There are actually other photo spots on the island in addition to the old Salt Light Conservation Center, such as St. Joseph's Church, Jade Belt Bridge and so on. Salt Field is the only remaining salt farm in Hong Kong, extremely cultural value, not much salt, only enough to make souvenirs for visitors to the Salt Light Conservation Center #LocalTravel #HongKongGood Places #2023 travel wish is to go to Okinawa, can visit the salt factory again!

Salt Field Azusa was originally a fishing village. There are salt fields on the island. When you go you can appreciate the traditional method of making salt. Also learned about the history of his place😍 The nearly lost craftsmanship is brought to life before our eyes. Both adults and children will learn something❣️ At the same time, the scenery is very beautiful, it's good to take pictures🤭 Attached is a photo of 🐱🐱~ #Good place for parents and children #HongKongGood Places

It's time to have the wrong time view🤪 This time it's Salt Marsh in Sai Kung. Salt Marsh, also known as Salt Marsh, is an island located in the Sai Kung Sea, New Territories, Hong Kong. Because all the villagers in Salt Lake Village believe in Catholicism, it is known as the "parishion village" and is also known as one of the birthplaces of Catholicism in Hong Kong. Salt Field Azusa was originally a fishing village, with salt fields on the island, and residents mainly engaged in salt drying work; since 1998, no one has lived on the island. Unfortunately, when I went that day, the church ⛪️ was undergoing maintenance and could not be visited. However, the local place is really suitable for Hea all day. 🤪🤪 #SaiKung #Saltfields #hot #really beautiful