Lai Chi Chong

Description

Lai Chi Chong Introduction

Lai Chi Chong is located on the southeast coast of Tolo Channel in Sai Kung West Country Park. Lai Chi Chong is one of the site of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, featuring the volcaniclastic sedimentary rock.

Where is Lai Chi Chong？Lai Chi Chong Map Location

Lai Chi Chong is a

Lai Chi Chong Pier

Lai Chi Chong Large Meadow

Lai Chi Chong Mangrove

How to Get to Lai Chi Chong｜Lai Chi Chong Transportation

Boarding Location：Sam Mun Tsai Village Pier ／ Luen Yick Pier

(1)MTR Tai Po Market Station Exit B, then take MiniBus 20K at Tai Po Market Station Public Transport Interchange

(2)Alight at Sam Mun Tsai, it takes only 2 minutes walk-distance to arrive at either Sam Mun Tsai Village Pier／Luen Yick Pier

(3)Make a booking to Lai Chi Chong or Rent a boat to Lai Chi Chong on Splitdyboat’s website in advance and our boatman will take you from the pier to Lai Chi Chong Pier

Boarding Location：Wu Kai Sha Pier

(1)MTR Ma On Shan Station Exit A, walking through Ma On Shan Promenade towards direction of Villa Athena, it takes 8 minutes to arrive at Wu Kai Shi Pier.

(2)Make a booking to Lai Chi Chong or Rent a boat to Lai Chi Chong on Splitdyboat’s website in advance and our boatman will take you from Wu Kai Sha Pier to Lai Chi Chong Pier

Lai Chi Chong – Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark

Lai Chi Chong is a region of complex geological structures and varied rock types. In addition to Late Jurassic volcanic sedimentary rocks and sedimentary rocks, it comprises tuff and other rocks. The most unusual of all is the volcaniclastic sedimentary rock, composed of falling volcanic ash that was mixed with silt and other deposits in a lake. Under the impact of geological processes over the ages, they developed into rock with the characteristics of tuff and ordinary sedimentary rock. It is a rare type of rock in Hong Kong. On the Lai Chi Chong shore, volcaniclastic sedimentary rock and sedimentary rock contain abundant and diverse loose sedimentary structures and a large fold. The area commands extremely high appreciation and research value. (Source: Hong Kong Geopark)

The Lai Chi Chong Geological Sightseeing Route is a a one-way trail, you have to turn back at the finishing point. If you continue to hike, you will go through an unofficial trail that leads you to Kai Ma Tung (207m), but it may takes you another 4-5 hours to go back to Shum Chung as an exit. The round-trip hike is about 1km in total, please note that some part of the shore are submerged at high tide, so be sure to visit when the tide is below 1.3m.

Friendly Reminder

(1)You can check the Tide Information published by the Hong Kong Observatory before planning your trip

https://www.hko.gov.hk/tide/predtide.htm

(2)Wear Non-Slip Shoes

(3)Be Alert to the ebb and Flow of the Tide

Boatman Phone Number

Wu Kai Sha Pier Boatman Phone Number 92295167

Ma Liu Shui Pier Boatman Phone Number 92295167

Sam Mun Tsai Village Pier Boatman Phone Number 92295167

Sham Chung Boatman Phone Number 92295167