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Tung Ping Chau · Hong Kong Geopark
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Ping Chau, or Tung Ping Chau to differentiate from Peng Chau, sits in Mirs Bay of the northeastern
waters. It is the easternmost outlying island of Hong Kong. This crescent-shaped island, measuring 600 metres long and
200 metres wide, is renowned for strange rock formations. Unlike most other rock types across the territory, the island
is made up of sedimentary rock including siltstone, dolomitic siltstone, mudstone and chert. This sedimentary rock strata is known as Ping Chau Formation. Ping Chau is accessed by ferry from Ma Liu Shui pier near the Chinese University in the New Territories (about 15 minutes on foot from University MTR station - Exit B). Return fare in HK$90.  Tung Ping Chau Marine Park The easternmost outlying island of Hong Kong is part of the Hong Kong Geopark. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Interesting Rock Formations A lone visitor surveys the strange rock formation along the coast. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Lung Lok Shui Dragon Descending to the Sea - a chert bed (a form of microcrystallite quartz. It is a tough rock that can be broken to form very sharp edges) on the south-eastern coast. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Kang Lau Shek Protected by the huge hard rock blocks on its top, Kang Lau Shek on the eastern coast eroded more slowly than the surrounding rocks. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Sand Pattern Interesting sand pattern created by wave actions. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Texture Unusual and interesting texture. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Art by Nature Work of art is etched as the rocks are washed by the waves. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Layered Layers of thin lamina less than 0.1 cm thick. Lamination is extremely fine with visible alternation of siltstone or mudstone sediments and chemical sediments. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Caterpillar Visitors are greeted by caterpillars hanging in the air. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Colorful Butterfly Many species of butterflies can be seen on the island. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Crab Marine animals are common. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Cosplay Excellent backdrops for cosplayers. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012  Hills Fabulous views along the way in the late afternoon. Mirs Bay · Hong Kong | 2012 |
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