Sharp Island Sand Levee — Attraction in Hong Kong

The Sharp Island he Tombolo is accessible when tidal levels are lower than 1.4 metres. During height of high tide, this land bridge is slightly underwater so expect to get your shoes a bit wet if trying to cross at these times. However, during the majority of the time it is open for foot crossing. There is a posted tidal schedule just next to the Tombolo. It is worth checking if you are concerned.

Along this short Geo Trail there are various geological features reaching back 140 million years as you will have seen on the UNESCO sign near the start of the tombolo. These include volcanic breccia, rhyolite, tuffite and the quartz monzonite (pineapple bun rocks) for which the trail is best known. These are odd rocks, formed from underground magma that cooled and became solid before making its way to Earth's surface. The minerals upon the surface of the pineapple bun rocks eventually weathered away over millions of years, leaving numerous cracks in the rock surface. These strange quartz monzonite stones are found in fairly high concentration near the start of the tombolo.

Note: There is a UNESCO Geo Global information sign along the main walkway shortly before reaching the tombolo. It highlights the various geological features and where to best spot them along the way.

Note: the Tombolo is accessible when tidal levels are lower than 1.4 metres. During height of high tide, this land bridge is slightly underwater so expect to get your shoes a bit wet if trying to cross at these times. However, during the majority of the time it is open for foot crossing. There is a posted tidal schedule just next to the Tombolo. It is worth checking if you...

Was really cozy being there during the spring season. A bit crowded due to the fact that it was a Sunday, but they eventually left around 18:00 for the last boat trip of the day. You could see a lot of little gastropods and other marine creatures near the rocks. Would surely recommend bringing a pair of crocs/sandals so you could walk across before the tide...

Beautiful coral reefs for snorkeling right next to the shoreline, though beware of the sharp rocks and waves that push you towards the rocks. I would recommend wear gloves, clothes and shoes when snorkeling around here. Other than that, it's a rocky beach that offers decent scenery. Good for a walk but no place to really sit...