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Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter

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Last updated 2026-11-13 — Introduction  Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter is a fishing village home to thousands of fishing boats. Most of its residents are known as "boat people," primarily...

Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter

Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter
    Introduction
    Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter is a fishing village with up to several thousand fishing boats. Most of its residents are known as "boat people," mainly Tanka people. The shelter is home to the world-famous "Jumbo Kingdom" (formerly Jumbo Floating Restaurant), one of the largest floating restaurants in the world.  Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter refers to the sheltered waters between Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau. Aberdeen was originally a traditional fishing village with distinctive local character, and the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter has long served as a haven for local fishermen.  Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter is the home of the boat people. Hundreds of villagers still maintain the traditional lifestyle of living on fishing boats, most of whom are Tanka people. Next to the shelter, filled with moored fishing boats, stand rows of modern high-rise buildings, creating a striking contrast between the old and new communities. In the evening, the shimmering lights reflected on the water create a uniquely romantic scene. Visitors can take a sampan tour around the typhoon shelter to observe the way of life of the boat people.
    At night, the Jumbo Floating Restaurant and Tai Pak Floating Restaurant light up with dazzling decorations, resembling a crown on the sea that is both eye-catching and brilliant. Visitors can board the restaurants to enjoy distinctive cuisine while taking in the enchanting night view outside. This world-renowned "Jumbo Kingdom" (formerly Jumbo Floating Restaurant) is one of the largest floating restaurants in the world. The Jumbo Floating Restaurant has three floors, with luxurious decor featuring red and gold dragons coiled around its pillars, complemented by other traditional ornaments, giving it an extraordinary grandeur.  Transportation
    The typhoon shelter offers regular "kai-to" ferry services to Lamma Island.

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