Sai Kung is known locally as the "Hong Kong's back garden", a playground for outdoor activities. Embracing much of the New Territories' eastern seaboard, the region is one of Hong Kong's natural settings, fringed by sandy bays and dotted with protected country parks. One of the most pleasant ways to see the coast is to rent a kaido, a small private boat, in the town of Sai Kung, where you might also eat in one of the local seafood restaurants. Or you could enjoy sea and mountain views by hiking the first section (10.6km) of the famous MacLehose Trail in the Sai Kung Country Park, located about 15 minutes away by bus or taxi from Sai Kung.