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Ap Lei Chau
ℹ️Practical info — Ap Lei Chau
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- The island is highly populated, but taking the MTR South Island Line is the fastest way to get here avoiding traffic.
- Ap Lei Chau is famous for its outlet shopping; allocate at least half a day if you plan to visit Horizon Plaza.
- To cross to Aberdeen, take the traditional sampan ferry instead of the bridge for a scenic experience.
- Weekends get crowded with outlet shoppers, try to visit on a weekday morning.
🍽 Food
Head to the cooked food centre in the municipal building for fresh, affordable seafood dishes.
Numerous local teahouses in the residential estates offer authentic and cheap dim sum.
Look for small eateries near the waterfront serving comforting noodle soups.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A famous multi-story building packed with furniture and designer fashion outlets.
Stroll down the street for traditional dry seafood shops and local grocers.
A local shopping mall serving the South Horizons residential area.
A seaside park featuring a traditional fishing boat design and a calm promenade.
Hike up this hill for impressive, less-crowded views of the southern islands.
A peaceful walkway to watch the boats pass by.
Water temperature…
Ap Lei Chau, which translates to 'Duck Tongue Island' due to its distinctive shape, is an island located off the southern coast of Hong Kong Island. It holds the remarkable distinction of being one of the most densely populated islands in the world, with soaring residential towers covering almost every available square meter of land. Historically, the island was a hub for the Aberdeen fishing community and shipbuilding; this maritime legacy continues today in the specialized shipyards that line its northern shore, servicing both traditional vessels and luxury yachts. The 18th-century Hung Shing Temple remains a focal point for local culture, dedicated to the patron deity of mariners. Since the expansion of the MTR South Island Line, the island has seamlessly integrated with the city's main business districts, sparking a wave of modern development. Visitors are often drawn to the island for its unique retail landscape, particularly Horizon Plaza, an industrial-style outlet mall famous for furniture and fashion. Ap Lei Chau has a concentrated dose of Hong Kong's signature contrasts: ancient maritime traditions existing alongside extreme urban density and high-end modern commerce.
- Location: Hong Kong SAR China
- Top sights: The Summit · Yuk Kwai Shan · Sham Wan
- Nearby: Sham Shui Po (4 km)
- Population: ~5.175 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Feb, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 |
| Rain mm | 40 | 31 | 85 | 112 | 247 | 294 | 216 | 253 | 195 | 69 | 32 | 26 |
Geography
Facts
- Ap Lei Chau Bridge opened in 1994.
- MTR Ap Lei Chau station opened on December 28, 2016.
- The island covers an area of about 1.3 km².
- Population density exceeds 50,000 per km².
- Ap Lei Chau Estate was completed in 1980.
- The island has approximately 80,000 residents.
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Sights in the town Ap Lei Chau (6)
Hung Shing Temple, Ap Lei Chau⛪ religious
Temple dedicated to Hung Shing, patron saint of fishermen, on the waterfront of Ap Lei Chau.
Frequently asked questions
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