Cape D'Aguilar explained

Cape D'Aguilar is a cape on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The cape is on the southeastern end of D'Aguilar Peninsula. To its north are Shek O and D'Aguilar Peak.

Name

It is named after Major-General George Charles d'Aguilar.

Geography

Cape D'Aguilar is in the Southern District.[1] Nearby, there are two small islands collectively called Kau Pei Chau (Chinese: 狗髀洲). A channel called Sheung Sze Mun (Chinese: 雙四門) is located close to the cape.

Marine Reserve

See also: Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve.

Cape D'Aguilar is environmentally protected as part of the Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve.

Sightseeings

Common sightseeings for visitors include the Bones of Miss Willy, a whale's skeleton display mounted in front of the University of Hong Kong's Swire Institute of Marine Science.

The Crab's Eye is a sea cave off the Cape D'Aguilar Road, connected to the Thunder Cave. It is also a popular sightseeing point for tourists.

Another popular sightseeing point is the Bokhara Battery, the remains of an artillery battery that is used during the Battle of Hong Kong.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: District Council Constituency Boundaries - Southern District (Sheet 2) . 2021-04-12 . Electoral Affairs Commission.
  2. https://www.aab.gov.hk/filemanager/aab/common/historicbuilding/en/502_Appraisal_En.pdf Historic building appraisal