Tung Ping Chau Marine Park — Attraction in Hong Kong

Tung Ping Chau Marine Park is the fourth Marine Park in Hong Kong. It was designated in November 2001. The marine park occupies a sea area of about 270 hectares which encloses the small island Ping Chau in the Mirs Bay on the northeastern water of Hong Kong. The landward boundary generally follows the high water mark along the coastline.

Tung Ping Chau, like Hoi Ha Wan, has a healthy and rich coastal ecosystem in Hong Kong. The coverage and species diversity of coral communities in Tung Ping Chau Marine Park is one of the best in Hong Kong. Other marine lives like algae, marine invertebrates and fishes are also found in the water of Tung Ping Chau Marine Park.

Scenic Spots The unique and renowned geological features provide many good scenic spots for sightseeing on Tung Ping Chau.

Kang Lau Shek Two unique sea stacks of about 7-8 m sit on the wavecut platform located on the southeastern tip of the island. The shape of the rocks is formed by the long-term wave and weather erosion. Many joints can be found on both vertical stacks.

Lan Kwo Shui It is located on the southern coast of Tung Ping Chau with a long vertical cliff along the coast. As a result of long term wave actions, many caves are formed along the cliff. Only at low tide and in extra calm sea condition, Lan Kwo Shui can be reached by foot from Kan Lau Shek.

Lung Lok Shui It is located in the outer coast of Tung Ping Chau and faces the southwest. It is a bed of long thick rock with triangular edge resembles a dragon's back extending into the sea. That is why it is so-called Lung Lok Shui. The formation of rock in peculiar shape is the result of various resistance of different rock...

Tung Ping Chau Marine Park was designated in 2001 and includes around 270 hectares of sea area that surrounds the small outlying island of Tung Ping Chau near mainland China's Mirs Bay.

The marine park protects the rich coastal ecosystem, particularly the coral communities around the island, which is amongst the finest in all of Hong Kong's territory. Additionally, you can see marine life in the rock pools and shallow waters that surround Tung Ping Chau. You'll find crabs, sea urchins, sea hares (slugs) and lots of small fish. The goby fish that hand out in the rock pools near Kang Lau Shek are really neat.

Another reason for visiting the Tung Ping Chau Marine Park is to view the outstanding geological features around the island, namely the sedimentary rock formations that offer splendid scenery and coastal areas to explore on foot. There are nice beachfronts and pebble beaches around the island as well. These contribute to the experience of visiting the Tung Ping Chau Marine Park.

Note: To visit the Tung Ping Chau Marine Park there are ferries that depart the Ma Lui Shui Pier near University MTR Station on Saturdays (9am, 3pm) and Sunday (9am). The ferry returns to Ma Lui Shui Pier (5.15pm). Note that there are no ferry service...

Tung Ping Chau, Hong Kong's "Jumanji Island". An island far from the City, a very quite and peaceful place. Island of Hong Kong that is formed entirely of sedimentary rocks with a variety of marine abrasion landforms along its coast. The shores of this island are decorated with colourful laminations of top rock forms and many other natural wonders. From MTR University Station Exit B, you can walk for about 15 minutes upto the Pier and board a ferry. The journey takes around 1.5 hours. This ferry service operates only on Saturdays, Sundays and...