| Tung Lung Chau
Campsite |
| Campsites No.: |
23 |
| Location: |
Tung Lung Chau (Tung Lung Chau Special Area,
Outside Country park) |
| Tent space: |
7 |
| Accessibility: |
Easy; for beginners |
| Introduction: |
It is located on north-west part of the island
and about a 20-minute walk from the pier. While ferry services
connect the island on every Saturdays and Sundays, stores are
also open. A 3-hectare are consisting both the campsite and
a Qing Dynasty fort is categorized as a special area. The island
is also an ideal site for rock climbing and many rock climbers
come and practise on several natural walls. |
| Facilities: |
Barbeque pits, benches and tables, information
boards, rubbish bins and pavilions. |
| Hygienic facilities: |
Dry toilet pits |
| Source of water: |
Tap |
| Highlights: |
Tung Lung Chau Fort - According to record, it was built in
Qing Dynasty (between 1662 and 1722) and defended pirates.
Ancient rock carving - It is the largest ancient rock carving
in Hong Kong which measures 180 cm by 240 cm. Pattern is complicated
and resembles dragons.
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| Country trails: |
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| How to get there: |
Take ferry from Sam Ka Tsuen at Lei Yue Mun or Sai Wan Ho
Ferry Pier. It takes about 20 minutes.
Ferry services telephone enquiries: Sam Ka Tsuen (Coral Sea
Ferry: 2513 1103). Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier (Lam Kee Ferry: 2560
9929)
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