Ko Lau Wan


Ko Lau Wan aka. Kau Lau Wan is a remote village in the north of Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong. Administratively, it is under the jurisdiction of Tai Po District.

Administration

Kau Lau Wan is a recognised village under the New Territories Small [House Policy].

Geography

Together with nearby Tan Ka Wan, Ko Lau Wan forms an enclave within Sai Kung [East Country Park].

Features

A Tin Hau Temple is located in the village.

In fiction

The 2005 French film The Moustache was partially filmed in Ko Lau Wan.

Transport

There is no road for vehicles to head to Ko Lau Wan. The area can be accessed by kai-to ferries from Ma Liu Shui or Wong Shek Pier. There is also a hiking path from Pak Tam Au which normally takes about 5 hours for hikers to pass through.