Wong Shek
Appearance
Wong Shek, Hong Kong | |
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Hoàng thạch | hoàng ma địa | |
![]() View of Wong Shek (hill) and Wong Shek Pier | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
Coordinates | 22°25′55.27″N114°20′6.01″E/ 22.4320194°N 114.3350028°E |
Geography | |
Location | ![]() |
Wong Shek(Chinese:Hoàng thạch ), orWong Ma Tei(Chinese:Hoàng ma địa ), is an area in the northern part of theSai Kung PeninsulainHong Kong.It is under the administration ofTai Po District.In the area, there are picnic facilities with views of the sea. However, to protect the natural environment of Wong Shek, the Government controls the number of vehicle entering the area; a gate is set up atPak Tam Chungon the way towards Wong Shek, which only allows permitted vehicles to enter. There is also a publicpiercalled "Wong Shek Pier".
"Wong shek" means "yellow rock" in Cantonese.[1]
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Transportation
[edit]The most common way to reach Wong Shek is by bus. There are several bus routes that go to the Wong Shek Pier.
Kowloon Motor Bus
[edit]- Route 94 - fromSai KungBus Terminus
- Route 96R - fromDiamond Hill station(Sundays & Public Holidays only)
- Route 289R - from Wong Shek Pier (One-way only to Shatin; Sundays & Public Holidays 3-7pm)
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Kai-to
[edit]- Ma Liu Shui- Tap Mun (via Wong Shek)
- Wong Shek -Tap Mun
- Wong Shek -Wan Tsai/Chek Keng[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Scottish Geographical Magazine.Royal Scottish Geographical Society. 1890. p. 359.Retrieved23 December2021.
- ^Franchised and Licensed Ferry Services
External links
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