taap3 mun4塔門塔门
Jyutpingtaap3 mun4
Yaletaap mùhn
Definition
Grass Island; a place in Sai Kung, Hong Kong.
colloquialplacestravel
How it's used
Locals often refer to this place as a popular weekend getaway for hiking and camping. It is famous for its open grassy fields and free-roaming cattle, which are a major draw for visitors looking to escape the city center. Access is primarily by ferry from Sai Kung or Ma Liu Shui.
Examples
Shall we go camping at Grass Island tomorrow?
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