geo.wikisort.org - IslandShek Kwu Chau is an island of Hong Kong, located south of Lantau Island and between Cheung Chau and the Soko Islands. Administratively, it is part of Islands District.
Island of Hong Kong
Shek Kwu Chau石鼓洲 |
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Shek Kwu Chau (left) and Wai Lingding Island (right), part of the Wanshan Archipelago of Guangdong Province. Picture taken from Cheung Sha, Lantau Island. |
Location of Shek Kwu Chau within Hong Kong |
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Location | South of Lantau Island |
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Coordinates | 22°11′44″N 113°59′16″E |
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Area | 1.19 km2 (0.46 sq mi) |
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Hong Kong |
District Council | Islands District |
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Shek Kwu Chau |
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Chinese | 石鼓洲 |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Shígǔzhōu |
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Yale Romanization | Sehk gú jāu |
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Jyutping | Sek6 gu2 zau1 |
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Shek Kwu Chau is a restricted area and a permit is required to visit the island.[1]
History
An old name for the island was "Coffin Island". It was generally barren and uninhabited until 1962, when it was taken over by the Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers.[2]
Features
Shek Kwu Chau Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre is located on Shek Kwu Chau.[3] It is managed by the Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (SARDA).[4]
Incinerator
The Hong Kong government is building an Integrated Waste Management Facilities on a newly created artificial island south of Shek Kwu Chau and west of Cheung Chau, scheduled to be completed in 2018. The government says the incinerator will be able to treat about 3,000 tonnes of waste a day. Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau said the site was chosen over Tsang Tsui in Tuen Mun partly because of the shorter transportation time and the lower impact on the neighbourhood.[5]
On 26 July 2013, the High Court rejected a legal bid to stop construction of the incinerator, brought by Cheung Chau resident Leung Hon-wai.[6]
Transport
Shek Kwu Chau is a 20-minute ferry ride from Cheung Chau.[3]
See also
- Christian Zheng Sheng College
References
External links
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 |
- Airport
- AsiaWorld–Expo
- Tung Chung
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Ngong Ping 360 |
- Ngong Ping Terminal
- Tung Chung Terminal
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Ferry piers |
- 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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By size | |
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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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