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Discoveries along South Island Line

Visit the Southern District where boasts a rich diversity of landscapes and cultural vibrancy. Beyond the numerous historical sites, the natural harbor and sheltered bays also showcase the allure of Hong Kong's southern district.

Let's explore the city’s attractions and hidden gems nearby!

Aberdeen Houseboat


  • Aberdeen Houseboat is a small heritage museum anchored in the harbour, which explains how Hong Kong families lived on these traditional houseboats. The museum — modelled on an authentic houseboat — features numerous artefacts, videos and photographs showing the history of Aberdeen’s boat community.

    Getting there: a 3-minute walk from Lei Tung Station Exit A1

Ap Lei Chau Wind Tower Park


  • Designed in the shape of a fishing boat, the park also features solar panels that power rows of LED lights, which change color according to the wind speed detected by a sensor. You can climb the 10-meter-high lookout tower to enjoy the scenery while experiencing Hong Kong's traditional fishing customs and the fishermen's way of life.

    Getting there: a 5-minute walk from Lei Tung Station Exit A1

Hung Shing Temple at Ap Lei Chau


  • Hung Shing Temple at Ap Lei Chau was erected in honour of Hung Shing, who is also known as the God of the South Sea. Thought to date back more than 240 years, it’s one of the few temples in the city that still sits in its original location on the shoreline. During the Hung Shing Festival, the temple comes alive with a giant celebration that involves parades and performances.

    Getting there: a 3-minute walk from Lei Tung Station Exit A1

E Tat Factory Building


  • Using building facades as blank canvases, the Spanish artist created a large-scale mural on the side of the E Tat Factory Building, injecting a bold and dramatic energy into the neighbourhood.

    Getting there: a 1-minute walk from Wong Chuk Hang Station Exit A2

South Horizons Promenade


  • South Horizons boasts a promenade offering unobstructed views of Aberdeen Harbour and East Lamma Channel. A part of the promenade is designed to be a bridge, which looks like a small version of Tamsui Lover's Bridge in Taiwan, making it the perfect spot for sunset views!

    Getting there: a 6-minute walk from South Horizons Station Exit B

Rock Carvings at Wong Chuk Hang


  • Rock Carvings at Wong Chuk Hang were declared monuments in 1984 and are located beside a stream course at Wong Chuk Hang. If you look closer, you will find three main groups of carved patterns on the rocks, consisting of meandering and spiral designs suggesting stylised animal eyes.

    Getting there: a 9-minute walk from Ocean Park Station Exit C

Wong Chuk Hang San Wai

  • Wong Chuk Hang San Wai is one of the few places on Hong Kong Island where we can still see the well-preserved independent Chinese Hakka vernacular houses with a gable roof characterized by a frieze decorated with a Chinese Shan Shui Painting.

    Getting there: a 4-minute walk from Ocean Park Station Exit C

The travel information is provided in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board.