Lamma Fisherfolks's Village
Situated at the beautiful Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma Island, Lamma Fisherfolk's Village is a showcase of the local fisherfolk culture and the history of fishery industry in Hong Kong. Occupying an area of 1,300 m2, the Village comprises of authentic fishing junk & sampan, fishing boat models, an exhibition hall, fishing rafts & dwellings, as well as an open-air dragon boat bar serving traditional snacks, Chinese tea, and fisherfolk's snacks. All located on the floating platform at Sok Swu Wan and are connected with the largest fish farm in Hong Kong.
The fishing junk re-visualizes a home of fisherfolk family, is already a past picture of today's metropolitan Hong Kong. Though the display of over 100 exhibits, floating household wares and fishing gears included, the Village demonstrates the traditional life of the boat-dwellers. Visitors could also participate and experience some of the daily fisherfolk activities, such as repairing fish net, feeding the fish and fishing on rafts or even learning how to fix a fish boat.
The village, which is both cultural and educational, provides a living museum to understand the indigenous culture of this yesterday's fishing town. It is also an ideal site to host a pre-dinner cocktail function or charter for themed activities.
Kamikaze Cave
The cave is situated on the way from Lo So Shing to Sok Kwu Wan. It is said that after Japan invaded Hong Kong, the Kamikaze squad once hid their ships in the cave for defence purpose.
Sok Kwu Wan Mudflats
Sok Kwu Wan is an inner bay where clay, sand and sludge in seawater deposit for years, and that freshwater from streams on the island flows in years by years, forming a unique habitat on the intertidal mudflats. Here you can find mangroves and other mudflats organisms such as Fiddler Crabs and Mudskippers.
Lamma Winds
Due to its geographical advantages, Lamma Island was chosen as the site for building
Hong Kong’s first wind power station. With the commissioning of “Lamma Winds” in
February 2006, the local community is able to enjoy for the first time the supply of green
electricity generated by wind power.
Featuring an open design, “Lamma Winds” houses an electronic display panel and an
exhibition area introducing the operation of the wind power station and the various types
of renewable energy. Standing majestically atop Tai Ling, “Lamma Winds” has become a
landmark where visitors can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Hong Kong Island.
Tin Hau Temple at Yung Shue Wan
Dedicated to the Queen of Heaven and the goddess of the sea, the 100-year-old temple is guarded by a pair of stone lions. Inside, behind a red spirit stand (to deflect evil spirits), is the main shrine with images of the beaded and veiled Tin Hau. This temple serves as the main temple for the people living in the north section of Lamma.
Tung O Wan and the nearby Sham Wan are two sandy beaches sitting on the south coastal area. As according to the (Spring 1996) archaeological excavation of some 5000-year-old housing ruins at Sham Wan, it shows that Lamma is probably the oldest settlement of our forefathers in Hong Kong. The Father Finn collection of prehistoric finds unearthed on Lamma Island is displayed at the Hong Kong Museum of History. Sham Wan is also well-known to be the natal nest of the highly endangered Green Turtles. During the breeding season between June and October, 6 to 8 nests of eggs can be found each year and each nest may contain 80 to 120 eggs.
The ecological environment of Tung O Wan and Shum Wan are much preserved due to its low residential and visiting population. Many ecological habitats are interesting and attractive for field studies. Besides, the little aboriginal culture left in the villages of Mo Tat , Yung Shu Ha and Tung O is of high studying value.
Tung O Wan is another captivating place, next to Tung Ping Chau, for both geological and marine studies. It is abundant in various kinds of rocks and minerals such granite, conglomerate, Tuff and Quartz Porphyry etc. The wave-cut platform is a noticeable geological feature. Walking along the family trail to Tung O, you can find different kinds of Chinese herbs and groceries e.g. star fruits, papaya and arthrocarpus. Remember to take a closer look to the creepy crawlies and birds flying around you!
