Finding Love at Tai Tau Chau in the Southeastern Coast of Hong Kong

The official name of Tai Tau Chau is the Shek O Headland Picnic Area. It is an islet off of the Shek O Headland, with rocky shores and all-around views of the seas and the hilly terrain in northeast Shek O. It takes only about 20 minutes to walk from the Shek O bus stop to reach the islet. I spent about an hour walking leisurely on all the paths in the islet. I even sipped takeout coffee on a high point overlooking Ng Fun Chau (see below). The islet is indeed perfect for picnic. I do not know why the Blue Bridge of Tai Tau Chau is known locally as the Lover’s Bridge. The descriptions on-site suggest that because the blue color (it does seems like baby blue) is romantic, and that the bridge is only wide enough for two people, it came to be known as the Lovers’ Bridge. In any event, the Blue Bridge is very photogenic, as it sets a bright human touch upon the nature-themed colors of Tai Tau Chau. The Blue Bridge connects the Shek O Headland area to Tai Tau Chau. In 2018, super typhoon Mangkut destroyed the bridge. It was only finally and functionally restored in 2021. I am very glad that I get to visit Tai Tau Chau and walk through this bridge on this visit. As I walked around the islet, I noticed beautiful rock formations everywhere. The rocks that make up Tai Tau Chau are granites. Granites are a kind of volcanic rock. Their formation begins with volcanic eruptions. #rockformation #taitauchau #sheko #hongkongnature #hongkong #hiking #bluebridge #loversbridge #naturalwonders#seascapes#familytravel#china