Yan Chau Explained

Yan Chau is an islet in the North District in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It is located within Double Haven.

Conservation

Yan Chau is part of the Double Haven Special Area that covers 0.8ha and was designated in 2011.^[1] The special area includes the islets Pak Ka Chau, Yan Chau (both within Double Haven) as well as the islet of Ap Lo Chun and a part of Ap Chau (both within Crooked Harbour).^[2] The geology of the area is characterised by sedimentary rocks of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.^[3]

References

22.5263°N 114.2879°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Country Parks & Special Areas. .
2. Web site: Double Haven and Others (Special Areas) Order 2010 . 20 October 2010 . .
3. Web site: Five geologically important sites designated as special areas . 31 December 2010 . .