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SUMMARY:HKNHS Boat Trip: Explore Tung Ping Chau
LOCATION:Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier (near public toilet)
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 20% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nSituated in Mirs Bay\, Tung Ping Chau is part of the Nort
 heast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region within the Hong Kong UNESCO 
 Global Geopark.\n\nAs the only island in Hong Kong formed entirely from se
 dimentary shale rock\, it boasts the territory's youngest geological forma
 tions and striking\, finely laminated rock layers.\n\nThe Highlights:\n\nG
 eological Marvels: Marvel at world-famous coastal landforms including Kang
  Lau Shek\, Lung Lok Shui\, and Cham Keng Chau.\nAbundant Wildlife: Walk t
 he easy 6 km country trail—a flat\, gentle circuit overgrown with wild orc
 hids\, mint\, and morning glory.\nCultural Heritage: Visit the historic Ti
 n Hau Temple (built in 1765)\, located within a Site of Special Scientific
  Interest (SSSI).\n\nDuring the trip\, we will explore the island's flora 
 and fauna\, take a dip in the clear waters at Cheung Sha Wan\, and admire 
 the geological coastline.\n\nHong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark\nhttps://www.
 geopark.gov.hk/en/discover/attractions/tung-ping-chau\n\nTung Ping Chau Ma
 rine Park\nhttps://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/couvis/couvismar/couvis
 mardes/couvismardestun.html\n\nMeeting Point & Place:\nSunday 16th August\
 nMeeting Time: 9:20 AM (for a 9:30 AM departure)\nReturn Time: Approx. 5:3
 0 PM\nMeeting Point: Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier (Please allow at least 15 minu
 tes to walk from MTR University Station).\n\nBoat Trip Costs\nRegistered/P
 aid HK Natural History Members: HKD$400\nNon-Members/Meet-Up Members & Gue
 sts: HKD$450\n\nWhat to Bring\nBring: 2L Water/ Electrolyte drinks in a re
 usable Water-bottle\; Snacks.\nSun Protection: wide-brimmed hat\, sunglass
 es and sunblock.\nWater Gear: Swimming attire\, towel\, and snorkeling gog
 gles/gear.\nBasic first-aid items and Insect repellent\;\nWeatherproof Jac
 ket\; Mobile Phone/Camera\nCash for purchases at the island restaurant/sto
 re.\n\nLunch: There are two restaurants located on the island that serve C
 hinese meals and snacks. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch or purcha
 se food. Please be aware that the restaurants are popular and may be full 
 during the day.\n\nPlaces are limited and allocated on a first-come\, firs
 t-served basis.\nDeadline: Please confirm your spot by Tuesday 11th August
 .\n\nBooking: Payment must be made to secure your booking.\nPayment may be
  made by ATM transfer to HSBC Account Number\n002-221372-001 [prefix by 00
 4 if NOT using an HSBC/Hang Seng ATM].\nPlease send a copy of your receipt
  with your name(s)/ confirmation of payment to hknhscommittee@gmail.com\n\
 n⚠️ Weather Notice: In the event of strong winds or adverse sea conditions
 \, the vessel may be required to cancel and the outing will be rescheduled
  to a later date.
URL:https://www.meetup.com/the-hong-kong-natural-history-society/events/315
 906105/
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