Lai Chi Chong
Lai Chi Chong (荔枝莊) is a village and an area of Hong Kong on the southeastern shore of the Tolo Channel. Near the village, along the shore, is a geologically interesting site, which is part of the Hong Kong National Geopark of China.
Here convoluted beddings can be observed. These rocks are not just beautiful with their layering, they are also rather unique as it is a sedimentary rock formed from volcanic ash that was washed down the mountains. This kind of rock is found only in very few places in the world.
Lai Chi Chong can be reached by ferry departing from Ma Liu Shui, or by foot hiking about two hours from Pak Tam Road. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1985.
Tours That Go to Lai Chi Chong
Lai Chi Chong geopark site
A very relaxed trip by boat to the beautiful and geologically unique shore of isolated Lai Chi Chong village.
This geopark site is best known for its layered rocks. Along the shore one can observe the thickly layered beddings with their fold and faults, while the loose rocks show all kinds of thinly layered patterns. These layers are often folded and faulted, making for really interesting designs.
...Read moreA very relaxed trip by boat to the beautiful and geologically unique shore of isolated Lai Chi Chong village.
This geopark site is best known for its layered rocks. Along the shore one can observe the thickly layered beddings with their fold and faults, while the loose rocks show all kinds of thinly layered patterns. These layers are often folded and faulted, making for really interesting designs.
This site is best visited at low tide, with high tide most of the interesting part is under water. If you have interest in this tour, please let me know your suggested date, so I can check on the tides. Various combinations of the above schedule with a hike in the surrounding hills and visit to a secluded beach nearby are possible. Please enquire if you would like to have such a combination.
The geopark site is next to the ferry pier, and stretches for a couple hundred meters. You walk over the loose rocks, proper footwear is recommended.
Schedules:
- 8:00/14:00 meet at University MTR station, walk to Ma Liu Shui pier.
- 8:30/14:30 take kaito to Lai Chi Chong, arrive 09:15/15:15.
- Explore the geopark site and Lai Chi Chong village.
- 11:40/18:00 take kaito back to Ma Liu Shui, arrive 12:25/18:25.
- Walk back to University MTR station.
Price includes guide fee.
Add HKD 56 per person for ferry tickets.
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