Tung Chung Bay Explained

Tung Chung Bay is a bay west of Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, near North Lantau New Town and Hong Kong International Airport. It is also the location of Old Tung Chung Pier.^[1]

The bay flows out to South China Sea channel between Chek Lap Kok and to Tung Wan from a smaller to the east.

The east side the bay is flanked by housing estates, while a forested area on the west side and an airport to the north.

Features

• Hau Wong Temple - south end of bay
• Ma Wan Chung Village - southeast end of bay
• Ngong Ping 360
• San Tau Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)^{[2] [3]}
  • Tung Chung Battery Tung Chung Ma Wan Chung Pier
• Tung O Ancient Trail - hiking trail on southwest side of the bay

See also

• Blockade of Tung Chung Bay (1809)

References

22.2856°N 113.9298°W

Notes and References

1. http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/boards/advisory_council/ace_paper0006.html Remaining Development in Tung Chung and Tai Ho Comprehensive Feasibility Study (CFS) Recommended Outline Development Plan
2. Web site: Register of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) . .
3. Web site: Site of Special Scientific Interest - San Tau Beach . 30 September 1992 . .