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Exploring HK - Yan Chau Tong, Ap Chau & Kat O Island Date : 4 September 2021 Gathering time: 7:45 am Return time: 5:30 pm Gathering point: Roundabout, Student Residence Area: Yan Chau Tong, Ap Chau & Kat O Island Route: Kowloon Tong assemble > Ma Liu Shui Pier > Yan Chau Tong Marine Park (The Six Treasures , Devil’s Fist) > Ap Chau (Duck's Eye , Duck's Neck) > Kat O Island (Main Street , Tin Hau Temple , The Marriage Tree) > Ma Liu Shui Pier > Kowloon Tong dismissal Route condition: Good, with many cement road and stone-steps Registration: Pay at SRO reception* (CASH only) • Bring your HKID/passport for insurance purposes Check points Yan Chau Tong Yan Chau Tong Marine Park is located on the northeast coast of Plover Cove Country Park which was designated in July 1996. The total sea area of this marine park is about 680 hectares. Ap Chau Duck's Eye The sea arch of Ap Chau is named Duck’s Eye, it is one of most famous geological attraction on the island. The arch is around two meters high by 10 meters wide; it is the geological product of 8000 years of wave erosion. Kat O Island Lying close to China, in the northeast of Plover Cove Country Park, this far-flung island is home to merely a few hundred people. Also known as Crooked Island, thanks to its irregular shape, Kat O was once a thriving fishing village with nearly 300 years of history. Kat O The Marriage Tree According to legend, as long as the coin is thrown through the heart-shaped ring of the root of the tree, the marriage can be achieved. Emergency measures Emergency Take the Ferry back evacuation Severe Weather Arrangements Delaying 1 If any of the following signals is issued and still in force 2 hours before the event the activity is scheduled to begin: Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal to other No. 3 or above; or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal , the activity will day be rescheduled. 2 If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above or the Red/Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued during the activity. For your safety, The activity will be cancelled, and the tour fee will not be refunded Remarks for participants: Recommended equipment Water bottle (over Raincoat/trench Extra clothes(for rain Towels 2-3L) coat condition) Sun block Snack Mosquito repellent Recommended apparel Visor cap Hiking/sport shoes Sports wear Backpack (provided by SRO) If you have special needs, please notify the tour manager beforehand and prepare your own medicine. Contact Name Responsible scope Tel SRO Staff: Mr CW Enquiry / Emergency 3442 1189 Yeung **Participants must hold a Hong Kong identity card **Participants must carry their smartphones with the "Leave Home Safe" mobile application with them throughout the journey, and board transportation (including coaches (chartered cars), boats (chartered boats)) and access to all displayed specific two-dimensional Scan the QR code for record when you place the code (including scenic spots, restaurants) .

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