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Rock porn: A look at the brand new Hong Kong National Geopark
Excuse us as we gush over Hong Kong's mineral marvels in this gorgeous series of photographs of the just-opened geopark. Erosion never looked so good
Double Haven's seraphic beauty earned it the nickname "Little Guilin" -- referring to the mainland's scenic haven. We can't stop gaping at the awe-inspiring scenes of the Hong Kong National Geopark, which officially opened this week and spans 5,000 hectares in the New Territories.
The national park covers Hong Kong's wildly beautiful geological forms, a result of erosion from strong incoming waves. The park is conserved through three levels of protection with different levels of public accessibility, it is also bidding to become a UN World Heritage site.
Getting there is not easy -- Head of Tourism Board James Tien said it takes over an hour to get there from Central, and many sites are only accessible by privately hired boats -- but it is so worth it. Guided tours will start from later this month through to March 2010. Meanwhile, photos of the park alone are enough to turn us all into rock-nerds.
Getting there
Hong Kong National Geopark
Double Haven (aka Yan Chau Tong): Green minibus 20C from Tai Po Market station or 56K from Fanling station. Get off at Wu Kau Tang. Embark on the hiking route that runs from Wu Kau Tang to Luk Keng . En route, you will pass by Lai Chi Wo where you can see Double Haven.
High Island: To get to the starting point High Island Geo Trail, take bus number 94 at Sai Kung market, or 96R at Diamond Hill MTR station to Pak Tam Chung. Walk along Tia Mong Tsai Road, turn into Man Yee Road and walk on for 9km to High Island Reservoir East Dam.
Tung Ping Chau: A ferry line runs from Ma Liu Shui and the island.
Port Island: Accessible by hired boat from Sai Kung. Double Haven, Ap Chau and Kut O are also en route.
Bluff Island: Accessible by hired boat from Sai Kung, check out Kau Sai Chau and Tiu Chung Chau on the way.
Basalt Island: Accessbile by hired boat from Sai Kung. Basalt Island is also close to Kau Sai Chau, Jin Island and Bluff Island.
Wong Chuk Kok Tsu: Only accesible by private boat hire from Ma Liu Shui.
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