How to travel to the outlying islands of Hong Kong?

The following is about outlying islands and traffic strategy. Everyone should know about the outlying islands in Hong Kong. The following is a small series to introduce you to relevant information, so that you can better understand the traffic in this place, and you may encounter it next time you travel.

Introduction to the famous outlying islands 1. Ogasawara islands

Ogasawara Islands is a Japanese archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, which is located in the sea area 1000 kilometers south of Tokyo. The administrative division is under the jurisdiction of Ogasawara Village in Tokyo, and it is one of the four world natural heritages in Japan.

It is said that the Ogasawara Islands were discovered by Japanese explorer "Kogasawara Zhen _" in16th century, so he gave the island his surname "Kogasawara". In the center of the island, a monument to the discovery of uninhabited islands has been set up in Fanpu area, as well as a shrine dedicated to Kogasawara's real Kogasawara.

The archipelago consists of more than 30 small islands, including the mother island, mother island and Iwo Jima, with a total area of 104438+0 square kilometers. Generally speaking, when visiting here, the focus will be on the "Father Island", so because of the limited space, today I will take the "Father Island" as an example to show you the charm of the Ogasawara Islands.

2. Mother Island:

Before/kloc-became the stronghold of European and American whaling ships in the early 0/9th century, no one settled here for a long time. It was an important military stronghold of Japan in the Pacific War. It was occupied by the United States after the war and was not returned to Japan until 1968. Because this period of history, coupled with the unique natural environment, gave birth to a completely different history and culture from Japan. In addition, the island's unique ecosystem is also very eye-catching.

Ogasawara Islands are islands formed by submarine volcanic activity. Because it has not been connected with other continents so far, it can maintain its unique ecosystem in the past. Because there are many rare creatures here, it is also called "Galapagos Islands in the East".

If you are lucky, you may meet the endangered "black forest pigeon" designated as a natural relic or a kind of "カタマィィィィ" belonging to snails. Because the climate here is warm all year round, there are quite a few kinds of subtropical agricultural products and plants. "Kogasawara Subtropical Agriculture Center" is a botanical garden, where you can watch unique tropical plants for free, and there is also a greenhouse for cultivating fruit trees, where you can see the growth of fruits. In addition, fruits grown on the island, such as passion fruit and small tomatoes, can be bought at JA agricultural products sightseeing direct sales office, which is highly recommended.

In addition to fruits, fresh and delicious seafood on Father's Island is also essential. The mackerel that can be caught offshore, with the "island sushi" made of soy sauce, tastes simple and deep. In addition, the local cuisine in Kogasawara also includes precious turtle dishes. The taste of nail fish is between fish and meat, and there is no fishy smell at all. At first, the tortoise was eaten because of lack of food. Now, in order to protect animals, only 135 turtles are caught every year.

There are also the observation bureau of the National Astronomical Observatory and JAXA on Father Island. Aerospace research and development institutions, visitors can visit the huge astronomical telescope with a diameter of 20 meters at the National Astronomical Observatory. At night, you can see the stars all over the sky on the island with little light damage. As long as you can observe the beautiful Milky Way with the naked eye, it is a must-see sight for everyone.

After the discovery of the Ogasawara Islands, people who supplied whaling ships in Europe and America began to live here. During the Pacific War, it was an important military stronghold of Japan, so there are still many wartime traces. For example, the military facility named "トチカ" in the Kogasawara Shrine; There is also an old armory in Chuqin Spectrum Observatory, which has many bullet marks.

The traces of these wars are left on Father's Island, conveying the memory of the Pacific War and reminding everyone of the cruelty of the war.

The rich natural scenery, special food culture and historical war relics of Ogasawara Island are completely different from those of Honshu, which is full of great charm for tourists. Next time you come to Japan, you might as well arrange a trip to this island for a few days and experience the subtropical customs of Ogasawara Islands for yourself.

Practical information

Recommended routes for sightseeing in the mother island:

Days 1 and 6: on board;

Day 2-5: Fukushima Erjian Port → Kogasawara Tourist Center → ocean centre, Kogasawara → Nandao → Fukushima Erjian Port.

Transportation to the home island:

The home island of the Ogasawara Islands can be reached by boat from Tokyo, which is also the only mode of transportation. Entrance to the Ogasawara Islands: Father Island, take "Kogasawara Maru" from Tokyo, Zhi Zhu.

You must make an appointment in advance to take a boat. You can make an appointment online in official website, or you can call or ask directly at the window, or you can make an appointment through a travel agency. The pier is at Zhi Zhu Trestle, so you can take the JR Yamanote Line to Hamamatsumachi Station and walk for 7 minutes. Or take the Seagull Line (ゆりかもめ) to "Zhi Zhu Station", which leads directly to the pier. The sailing time is 1 1: 00. Stop boarding 30 minutes before departure, so be sure to seize the time.

The information center on the fourth floor of the ship provides navigation information, sightseeing brochures of the mother island and the mother island, etc. There is also a prospect deck and rest area overlooking the sea, where you can enjoy the sunset if the weather is good. The canteen provides three meals a day, ranging from ordinary meals such as curry and Lamian Noodles udon noodles to local delicacies in Kogasawara.

3. In-ship rooms:

There are six types of rooms on board, ranging from single rooms to Datong shops, and toilets and showers are also well equipped. During the voyage, the ship sometimes shakes badly, and people who are prone to seasickness must take seasickness medicine in advance.

4. New Island

The mother island of Ogasawara Islands just introduced takes a whole day and a night by boat, and there is only one mode of transportation. However, this new island is closer to Tokyo. In addition to taking a boat, you can also choose to take a small plane, which is very convenient. Tourists who are not particularly rich in time can choose here, which can save a lot of time on the road.

The endless white sand beach is next to the blue sea. Staring at the white waves and rough waves, you may forget that Japan is in the world.

On the east side of the island, about 6.5 kilometers along the shore of Yufupu, a professional surfing competition is held every year, which is the most representative surfing spot in Japan. The waves along the coast of Yufupu, known as the first wave in Japan, have hosted many world competitions. Even if it is not for surfing, it will be deeply attracted by the waves here.

Flint excavated from Shindo Island is only found in Lipari Island in Italy and Shindo Island in Japan. We must not miss the olive "Shindo Glass" made of flint. If you make an appointment in advance at the glass art center, you can also take a glass making course (charge) and make your own works.

When it comes to new island cuisine, "stinky dried fish" is the most famous. The soaking in water, which has been passed down for more than 300 years, gives the stinky dried fish a unique flavor and continues the traditional taste. People who dare not eat stinky dried fish recommend "Island Sushi". "Island Sushi" is sushi made of fresh fish caught in the offshore of the island with soy sauce seasoning, which is a bit like "Island Sushi" in Ogasawara Islands.

Besides delicious food, there are hot springs on the island. Inspired by the ancient Greek temples, the "Tang Bin Open-air Hot Springs" is located about 5 minutes' walk from Xindao Port. It has six outdoor styles and can take a bath for 24 hours. While enjoying the sunset and starry sky, soaking in the water is very healing.

In addition to the outdoor wind, there is also a sand bath, which is made of white sand along the coast of Yufupu and heated by natural hot springs. Suggest giving it a try.

Practical information

Go to traffic:

You can choose to go to the new island by boat or plane.

The "high-speed hydrofoil jet boat" takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes to take a boat at Zhi Zhu trestle in Tokyo. The "Big Passenger Ship" boarded the ship at Zhi Zhu Trestle in Tokyo, including staying overnight, about 10 hour and 30 minutes.

In the summer peak season, the boat ride time will be shortened. If you take a "small passenger plane" from Tiaobu Airport to the new island, it only takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

Must-visit place: diving off the island

Island tours and diving are naturally essential items, so I wrote them as a big item.

Diving in Kogasawara.

Ogasawara Islands are located in the subtropical zone. Diving, as a part of island tour, is very mature and there are many projects to choose from. The diving here is led by experienced divers. They are familiar with various situations in Kai Ogasawara and can lead different diving routes according to the ability of the applicants. Dancing with dolphins is not impossible. If you are lucky, you can also see whales at close range, so that people can truly experience the beauty of this underwater world.

Venue: Fudao Diving Center

Address: _ Father of Ogasawara Village _ word _ ビュホテ 125238+0f. Father of Machi

Fee: 15500 yen per person, the price varies according to the package, and you can choose when making an appointment.

Business hours: 7: 00 ~ 18: 00.

E-mail for consultation and appointment: info @ d-blue.info

In addition to surfing, diving in the new island is also great, and the transparency of the sea around the new island is very high. You can take part in experiential diving, 3-day diving training, and get the international license of scuba diver (SSI) in "Xindao Diving Center". ※.

Tips:

This course is designed for students who have no time to complete the open water diver course. Under the supervision of professional divers, they can learn the skills and experience needed for diving in open water environment. SSI will be awarded at the end of the course.

Scuba diver certificate, after additional training, can also be upgraded to SSI open water diver certificate.

The new island diving center must make an appointment at least two days in advance to participate.

Experience diving: full reservation system, limited to 8 people per day, cost 16200 yen/person.

Diving license course: full appointment system, the course lasts for 3 days and costs 52,920 yen/person.

Business hours: from late July to late August, 7:30 every day? 18:30, rest indefinitely.

Address: 4-6-9 _ Kyoto New Village, Nダィビングセンタ

Official website: /niiijima

As the saying goes, traffic on outlying islands is unlimited. Although these outlying islands are not "dangerous", it is still difficult to get to the island and get close to the sea because of the simple mode of transportation, long distance and occasional typhoons. Therefore, it is not recommended that people who travel to Japan for the first time choose this route.

The following figure clearly shows the various modes of transportation to outlying islands. You can know which means of transportation to use by comparing the colors of the lines.

1. Take a boat to the outlying islands

Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Oshima: Donghai Steamboat: Take the high-speed steamboat Jetfoil for about 1 hour for 45 minutes; Large ships take about 6 hours (night flight)

Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Lidao: Donghai Steamboat: It takes about 2 hours and 44 minutes by high-speed steamboat Jetfoil; It takes about 7 hours and 35 minutes by ordinary boat.

Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ New Island: Donghai Steamboat: It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes by high-speed steamboat Jetfoil; An ordinary boat takes about 8 hours and 30 minutes (flying at night)

Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Shigen Island: Donghai Steamboat: about 3 hours by high-speed steamboat Jetfoil; About 9 hours by ordinary boat (night flight)

Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Hazuki K? Zu Island: Donghai Steamboat: It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes by high-speed steamboat Jetfoil; The ship takes about 9 hours and 55 minutes (night flight)

Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Miyake Island: East China Sea Steamboat: It takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes by ordinary boat (night flight).

Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Yucang Island: East China Sea Steamboat: It takes about 7 hours and 25 minutes by ordinary boat (night flight).

Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Bazhang Island ~ Qingdao: Donghai steamship. Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Bazhang Island: The average boat takes about 10 hour and 20 minutes (night trip); From Bazhang Island to Qingdao: It takes about 3 hours by ordinary boat.

Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Mother Island ~ Mother Island: Kogasawara Shipping. Zhi Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Mother Island: about 24 hours; Mother Island: About 2 hours by ordinary boat.

Step 2 fly to outlying islands

Haneda Airport ~ Hachiba: ANA: About 55 minutes.

_ BU _ LINE _ ~ Oshima: New Central Airlines: about 25 minutes.

_ Buxing _ New Island ~ Shigen Island: New Central Aviation. _ cloth _ trip _ ~ new island: about 40 minutes; New Island to Shigen Island: East China Sea Steamboat and Shen Xin Steamboat: about 15 minutes.

_ BU _ XING _ Hazuki K? Zu Island: New Central Airlines: about 45 minutes.

_ BU _ LINE _ ~ Miyake Island: New Central Airlines: About 50 minutes.

Chapter 8 _ ~ Qingdao: Dong Bang aviation helicopter: about 20 minutes.

3. Transportation costs

Among the Izu Islands, Oshima, Hayashi, Shi Gen, Shinjima, Hazuki K? Zu, Miyake and Yuji Island are close to Tokyo, and the passenger ship or large ship takes about 6 ~ 1 hour, the high-speed ship takes 2 ~ 3.5 hours, and the plane takes1hour. The cost is about 3,000 ~ 25,000 yen for the ship and 0/2,000 ~/0/7,000 yen for the plane.

It takes about 1 1 ~ 14 hours by passenger ship and about 1 ~ 1.5 hours by plane, and you can reach Bazhang Island or Qingzhi Island. The cost is about 8000 ~ 3 1 000 yen for the ship and 22000 ~ 34000 yen for the plane. It takes more than a whole day to reach the mother island or mother island of Ogasawara Islands by passenger ship (the plane has not yet sailed). The cost is about 23,000 to 78,000 yen.

Tips:

Please refer to the official website of the transportation company for the latest transportation costs.