Wang Chau (Sai Kung District) Explained

Wang Chau is an island of Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of Sai Kung District.

Conservation

Together with Basalt Island and Bluff Island, it forms the Ung Kong Group ^[1] and is part of Hong Kong Global Geopark.

The Ung Kong Group Special Area covers 176.8 hectares and was designated in 2011.^[2] It consists of Basalt Island, Bluff Island, Wang Chau, their surrounding islets, and Kam Chung Ngam in the southern part of Jin Island.^[3] The geology of the area is characterised by volcanic rocks of the Cretaceous periods.^[4]

External links

• Stunning tubular rock columns and sea caves － Wang Chau

Notes and References

1. http://www.geopark.gov.hk/en_geopark2.html Hong Kong National Geopark
2. Web site: Country Parks & Special Areas. .
3. Web site: Double Haven and Others (Special Areas) Order 2010 . 20 October 2010 . .
4. Web site: Five geologically important sites designated as special areas . 31 December 2010 . .