Hoi Ha, I miss the Philippines!

I miss the Philippines extra today.

The best snorkeling spot in Hoi Ha Wan near Hoi Ha Village.

We have just been to Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park and snorkeled our hearts out. It was beautiful and it satisfied our longing to be in the waters. Aaron thinks Hoi Ha Wan’s snorkeling site was better than last week’s Tung Ping Chau (which I don’t agree) with better visibility and more species of fish.

To find this snorkeling spot, follow the pathwalk towards the Marine Life Centre. Turn left once you see the stairs going down to the pier. The coral garden is on the right side of the pier.

However, all I could think of while snorkeling today and playing with a never ending school of tiny fish was the last trip I had with my girlfriends in Coron, Palawan. That was already two years ago. Two years!!!

I miss the clear turquoise blue water of the Philippine seas, where you see almost all the colors in the live corals and different fish of all shapes and sizes! And don’t forget the turtles and the baby shark (as per Kinga’s account!)

Today, it was Lukey’s first time snorkeling and we were surprised at how he just put on the snorkel and just swam with us. Aaron and I are extra proud and happy that our two kids are also water babies. This made me miss even more my beautiful country. If only we could go home, see family and enjoy a snorkeling trip in one of the 7,107 islands… Ahhhh… home.

Look at Lukey just snorkeling away… 😊 Photo: Kinga

But as they say, when life throws you lemons… So, we take what we can get and discover beautiful Hong Kong. Going eight years here and there are many more places we have to see and experience.

Hoi Ha Wan Bay

Kayaking is one of the main activities in Hoi Ha but we passed on it today. We got so busy snorkeling and decided to relax by the beach while the kids enjoy building their sand masterpiece.

We decided to just relax by the beach and come back again to kayak next time!
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There’s also an option to hike but we came here today to snorkel. Michal of course can’t survive without hiking, so he did!

I’m pretty sure we’ll be back to Hoi Ha again… It’s only a red taxi away!

Kayaking

Two weeks later, went back to Hoi Ha to explore the rest of the marine park.

The main snorkeling site of Hoi Ha. Under these waters is a vast coral garden, waiting to be explored and appreciated.

We rented kayaks this time to go to the other side of the bay. After over 30mins of kayaking, we made it to the main snorkeling site of Hoi Ha. We were rewarded with a vast coral garden. All the arm exercise was super worth it.

Aya was my kayak partner. I’m a bit proud of myself for leading the kayaking today. But I must admit, it was not easy and I’m pretty sure my arms will be sore tomorrow!
You can only reach this site via kayak. It was 300HKD to rent a kayak for the entire day, to be returned at 5pm.

I would suggest to pack your lunch when heading to this site. We found some shade to have our little picnic!

Lunch break.

Before heading back to the beach to return the kayaks, we passed by the snorkeling site beside WWF Hoi Ha Wan Marine Centre to visit a schools of fish, including Nemo and friends living in the area. The kids were super happy to see so many clown fish!

Chilled by the beach with beers and sodas before we called it a day – a fantastic day!

It takes about an hour to get to Hoi Ha from our place, but it’s definitely worth the time and effort! It’s a small paradise. So if you haven’t been, then what are you waiting for?

It’s been too long since our last snorkeling/diving travel, so yes – we are happy.

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