Rejuvenating city's natural treasures

Speedboat tours

Splitdyboat, a tour platform specializing in speedboat services, has launched over 20 island-centric tour packages. Kate Lam Lok-yee and her partner founded the club before the pandemic, to promote Hong Kong's natural beauty, which she believes compares well to overseas destinations.

Their flagship product — a guided tour of the Four Sea Arches Volcano at the geopark — attracted over 3,000 participants during the six-month sailing season last year. This year, they hope to attract over 10,000 customers for the trip.

There are also scattered hidden islets, some of which are uninhabited, that can only be explored by chartered boats. They are ideal for leisure walks amid grasslands, and for outdoor activities like camping, kayaking, snorkeling, and rock climbing.

Some islands have become cultural landmarks, featuring dotted art installations and renovated art spaces, along with history preservation efforts showcased in "story rooms", offering various workshops.