geo.wikisort.org - IslandBeaufort Island is a member of the Po Toi group of islands in Hong Kong. Its size is about 120 ha (300 acres)[1] while its highest point is 270 m (890 ft) above sea level.
Beaufort Island |
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Traditional Chinese | 螺洲 |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Hénglándǎo |
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Yale Romanization | Wàahng làahn dóu |
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Jyutping | Waang4 laan4 dou2 |
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The channel next to Beaufort Island called Lo Chau Mun, or Beaufort Channel, is the deepest part of Hong Kong at 66 m (217 ft) below sea level.[2]
Ecology
According to the local government, several plant species of conservation concern are present on Beaufort Island such as Eulophia flava ( 黃花美冠蘭 ), Podocarpus macrophyllus (羅漢松), Polygala polifolia (小花遠志) and Rungia chinensis (中華孩兒草).[1]
Geology
The 140-million-year-old Po Toi Granite, which forms nearly all of Beaufort Island, is the last large magma intrusion in Hong Kong. Megacrysts are commonly found.[1]
See also
References
Islands District |
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Areas |
- Cheung Sha
- Discovery Bay
- Mui Wo
- Nim Shue Wan
- North Lantau New Town
- Ngong Ping
- Shek Pik
- Tai O
- Tung Chung
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Landmarks |
- Citygate
- Fu Tung Estate
- Great China Match Company Factory
- Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (part)
- Hong Kong Disneyland (part)
- Disney's Hollywood Hotel
- Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
- Other parts in Tsuen Wan District
- Hong Kong SkyCity
- Lantau Peak
- Nei Lak Shan
- Old Tai O Police Station
- Our Lady of Joy Abbey
- Po Lin Monastery
- Pui O Beach
- Shek Pik Prison
- Sing Lei Hap Gei Lime Kiln Factory
- Tung Chung Battery
- Tung Chung Fort
Beaches |
- Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach
- Hung Shing Yeh Beach
- Kwun Yam Beach
- Lo So Shing Beach
- Lower Cheung Sha Beach
- Pui O Beach
- Silver Mine Bay Beach
- Tong Fuk Beach
- Upper Cheung Sha Beach
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Transport | Airport | |
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MTR stations | |
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Ngong Ping 360 | |
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Ferry piers |
- Cheung Chau Ferry Pier
- Peng Chau Ferry Pier
- Peng Chau Public Pier
- Silvermine Bay Ferry Pier
- Sok Kwu Wan Pier No. 2
- Sok Kwu Wan Public Pier
- Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier
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Islands | |
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Culture | |
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Education |
- Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College
- Caritas Charles Vath College
- Christian Zheng Sheng College (Lantau and Cheung Chau)
- Discovery Bay International School
- Discovery College
- HKFEW Wong Cho Bau Secondary School
- YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College
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This list is incomplete. |
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Former islands |
- Kellett Island
- Stonecutters Island
- Hoi Sham Island
- Channel Rock
- Pillar Island
- Mong Chau
- Chau Tsai
- Nga Ying Chau
- Lam Chau
- Rumsey Rock
- High Island
- Yuen Chau Tsai
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