Aberdeen floating village

[2] Today, Aberdeen is the only fishing port in the Southern District of Hong Kong and continues to play an important role in the industry, with over one-third of the fish caught in Hong Kong caught in Aberdeen port.

[2] In the 1990s and 2000s, the population of the Aberdeen Floating Village community decreased[3] due to the rapid development of fisheries in the Guangdong Province, as well as the increase in operating costs of the fishing industry in Hong Kong.

[7] The majority of residents belong to the Tanka community, which migrated to Hong Kong between the 7th and 9th centuries.

They invite people strolling along the shore for boat trips to nearby small islands or the surrounding area for 20 to 30 minutes.

[11] F.M.O's income derives from commission on sales and surplus earnings, which are used to improve the facilities of the Aberdeen Floating Village.

[3][better source needed] Along the Aberdeen Promenade, there are ferryboats to Ap Lei Chau, Lamma and Po Toi.

Riding traditional sampans around the typhoon shelter or to cross the waters to Ap Lei Chau is a popular activity for tourists.

[3] The Aberdeen Country Park is built around the reservoirs on the southern side of Hong Kong and contains leisure trails and promenades.

The Hong Kong Tourist Association has an information center in the park’s southern section for pamphlets.

Every April (23rd day of third lunar month), the temple hosts ceremonies for Tin Hau's birthday.

During the ceremony, people decorate their boats on the Aberdeen shores and lion dances are performed outside the temple.

Boats at the Aberdeen Floating Village.
Scenery of the Aberdeen Floating Village.
Drying salt fish caught in the waters of Aberdeen.
The fish market at the Aberdeen floating village organized by the F.M.O.
A bowl of "Fish Ball Noodles" with fish balls, meatballs and fish spring rolls.