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Sharp Island

In the midst of the covid pandemic, we longed to go outside, for some healthy outdoor activities; but with kids, most are worried of the hygiene and possibility of infecting. After discussions with family and friends, packed with proper epidemic prevention tools and a serious and thoughtful briefings with all attendees, we managed to group up with familiar friends for a day trip to Saigon. There are plenty of choices by the pier, in which boat shop to hop on and explore islands around the area. Today, we choose the Sharp Island (橋咀島) where it has another small island “attached” to it (連島沙洲）only appears when it’s low tide. 



Saigon is quite a special place where urban and suburbs coexist. Transportations are convenient. Boats are almost available at all time at the pier, pricing negotiable varies from $20 - $60 per head. Most of the travellers to Sharp Island, like we do, hoping to walk through the connecting sands to the small island; or able to witness the rise and fall tides. Hence, always check the time of tides which will be listed on the government observatory website (https://www.hko.gov.hk/tc/tide/predtide.htm) so you won’t miss it.  



From Saigon pier, it only took us 7-8mins to the island. On the day we went, tide rising from 7am and will be at peak by 12noon, which means we gotta be quick if we want to cross to the island ! We all meet up at the pier at 9am, and first thing on the island, is walking right to the connecting points and walk across to the small island ! By the time we are crossing, tide rising, kids and adults need to take off our shoes to cross it. Then, we explore the small islands for about an hour, simple hiking trails with greens and bugs around for observation, sandy area is dry, soft and clean for kids to play with. 






Tips to hike with kids: 

✅ healthy and unhealthy snacks

✅ water, for adult too

✅ extra pair of clothes 

✅ insects repellent 

✅ sunscreens 

✅ ✅ please take away your dumps ! don’t leave it to the nature. 




Sharp Island Geopark

Opening: 0800-1800 (per public boating hours)

Location: https\://goo.gl/maps/LvsvKfk2AuZbVd4J7

How to get there: Saigon Pier >> 7-8mins ride >> Geopark


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