Ap Chau, Kat O One Day Tour
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Ap Chau, Kat O One Day Tour The tour takes approx. 7 hours. Exact meeting time and place will be informed when booking. Itinerary ::: Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier → To Ap Chau by Ferry →Tolo Channel, Port Island & Bluff Head → Double Haven → Guide for Ap Chau geological & Vist Ap Chau Tourist Centre → To Kat O by Ferry & have lunch → Guide for Kat O culture → Back to Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier Tolo Channel The oldest rocks in Hong Kong are found along the north coast of Tolo Channel. Ma Shi Chau located west of the channel, features sedimentary rocks formed some 280 million years ago which are the second oldest in Hong Kong, while the rare volcanic sedimentary rocks at Lai Chi Chong are about 146 million years old with the area displaying distinctive folds, faults and various sedimentary structures. Port Island & Bluff Head Rich iron oxide gives the island’s sandstone and siltstone a bright red hue. The rocks at Bluff Head were formed by deposits at estuarine deltas about 400 million years ago, and became vertical under the influence of geological movements. Furthermore, weathering and coastal erosion resulted in some peculiar rocks, most notably the ‘Devil’s Fist’. Double Haven Rising sea levels 6,000 to 8,000 years ago submerged the river valleys in Double Haven, leading to the formation of indented shorelines with headlands and bays. But the mountains in the area were mostly formed some 160 million years ago, when lava mixed with volcanic ash formed rock strata. Later, rivers flowed down from high mountains and washed sand and stones to coastal lowlands, forming reddish sedimentary rock about 500 metres thick. Popular landforms here include Hung Shek Mun, Camp Cove and Double Island. Ap Chau Tourist Centre The tourist centre is set up by both the Government and the island community. The villagers designed the setting and content of the story room.The facility introduces visitors to the island's unique features and history. Kat O Kat O is a traditional fishing village with a rich culture and history. The island has sufficient tourist facilities, and hiking and sightseeing routes, which offer the beautiful scenery of Double Haven and Mirs Bay. Tour Price: Please check with us. Price Includes: Tour guide, local transportation and meals as mentioned in the itinerary. .