Yim Tin Tsai is located in Tolo Harbour and forms part of the southern border of Plover Cove.

It is connected to the mainland in the north by a road, leading next to The Beverly Hills, and to the island of Ma Shi Chau in the east by a tombolo[1] that is only accessible when the tide is low.

[2] A late Neolithic prehistoric site dating back to about 4,000 years ago has been identified on Yim Tin Tsai.

[3] Members of the Hakka Chan (陳) clan moved from today's Shenzhen and settled in Yim Tin Tsai during the 19th century.

Other members of the clan settled in Yim Tin Tsai in Sai Kung and in Ping Yeung, in Ta Kwu Ling, North District.