🌏 Kwo Chau Islands · Hong Kong's geological secrets | Geographical location analysis

📍 Coordinates and range - Location: The Kwo Chau Islands are located in the southeastern waters of Hong Kong, about 15 kilometers east of Sai Kung District, between Tung Lung Chau and Waglan Island. It consists of North Kwo Chau, South Kwo Chau and several small reefs, and is part of the Hong Kong UNESCO World Geopark (Sai ​​Kung Volcanic Rock Park). 🌊 Geographical Features - Kingdom of Volcanic Rocks: The entire island is made up of hexagonal volcanic rock columns formed 140 million years ago, with dense cliffs and sea caves. - Isolated and dangerous: no permanent residents, no fresh water source, need to bring own supplies. 🚤 Transportation - Speedboat: depart from Sai Kung Clear Water Bay (about 20-30 minutes by speedboat from the nearest departure point) Depart from the local boat platform and fly from Clear Water Bay to the Kowloon Islands with both people and canoes at high speed! In the morning, we will explore Nanguo Island. A circle around the island is about 3.5 to 4 kilometers (depending on the distance from the shore and whether to visit the sea caves). The pure circle around the island is about 1.5 to 2.5 hours (including simple exploration). If you want to go ashore, explore caves (such as Three Forks Cave and Silver Bottle Cave) or snorkel, remember to reserve 3 to 4 hours. 🌟Highlights🌟 1. Silver Bottle Cave: A must-visit when you pass through the sea arch! 2. Sancha Cave: Challenge the narrow waterway at low tide 3. The smallest Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong In the afternoon, we will head to Beiguo Island. The distance around the island is about 4~5 kilometers (depending on the detour route). Time required: about 2~3 hours of pure paddling 🌟Must-see geological wonders🌟 1. Hexagonal Rock Pillars: The most spectacular volcanic rock pillars in Hong Kong, with cliffs up to 50 meters high. It is very shocking to pass by them up close! 2. Moon Cliff (crescent-shaped sea cliff): The rock wall is a huge arc-shaped depression, like a crater on the surface of the moon. 3. Tiger's Mouth Cave: A hidden sea cave (enter at low tide), the entrance of the cave is shaped like a tiger's open mouth. #HongKongWaterSports