| This time we went to Lai Chi
Wo, Kat O and Tap Mun for Green Lifestyle Local Tour with
[Hong Kong Association Of China Travel Organisers Ltd]. |
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The boat from Ma Liu Shui
Pier to Lai Chi Wo Pier is only available on Saturdays,
Sundays and public holidays, and there is only one flight
per day. This time we use charter boats. |
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Soon after sail, you can see
Plover Cove Reservoir, it is the world's first reservoir
built in the sea. |
| The entrance of Lo Fu Wat,
means tiger, there is a stone shaped like a tiger. |
| The stone shaped like a tiger. |
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Devil's Fist is one of the oldest rocks of
Hong Kong. |
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Lai Chi Wo is belong to Yan
Chau Tong , Yan Chau Tong is a part of [Hong Kong UNESCO
Global Geopark]. |
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Lai Chi Wo is an indigenous village in Sha Tau Kok,
North District, New Territories. |
| Hing Chun Yeuk Seven Village. |
| Hip Tin Kung & Hok Shan Che
are built by Hing Chun Yeuk. |
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Wen to the Fung Shui Woods. |
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Built according to traditional geomancy rules, the
village is laid out with three longitudinal and nine
horizontal rows of houses, with more than 200 houses in all. |
[Fung Shui Wood] is originated from the Chinese traditional
value of harmony between man and nature. Vicinity to the
woodlands would be of primary preference in choosing
village-building site, not only in the belief that the woods
can block the evil spirit, but also benefits in hillsides
consolidation, wind blockage, micro-climate regulation and
source of fruits.
The trunk of this [Autumn Maple] is hollow with openings in
both the top and bottom sections. The age of this tree is
estimated to be over 100 years old. |
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The trunk diameter of this
[Autumn Maple] is over 2 m. Its main trunk is showing a
special pattern formed by the roots of a strangler fig
growing on the tree. This special life-form can be seen
occasionally in Hong Kong. |
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The estimated age of this
huge old tree is 100 years or older. Although only four main
trunks remain, this tree is commonly called “five-finger
camphor tree” owing to its history related to Lai Chi Wo
Village. |
| The plants in Lai Chi Wo are
well protected. |
| Rice grown by local villagers. |
| The villagers are farming. |
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Kat O is a relatively large island in Double Haven,
in the northeast New Territories of Hong Kong. With its many
bays, it is a natural haven and an ideal anchorage for
fishermen. Kat O means auspicious bay. It was originally the
name of one of the island's bays and later became the name
of the island. The boat from [Ma Liu Shui Pier] to Kat O
is only available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
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There is currently only one restaurant and scattered store
on the island, but there is no hotel. The only school on the
island Kat O Public School was also closed in 2005.
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| Kat O Story Room opened in Oct
2019. |
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The museum was situated in
the Tin Hau Temple, the oldest building on the island, it
exhibits the heritage, history, stories and customs of Kat
O. Episodes of island life in the past are presented with
oral history testimonies, a novel way of expression. |
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These
two door gods were renovated by foreigners, so they look
like foreigners
Next stop Tap Mun.
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Tap Mun is an island in Hong Kong, geographically, it
is almost completely surrounded by country parks, its a
popular place for young people to camp.
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| There are stalls selling seafood
and some restaurants on the way along Tap Mun Street. |
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This Tian hou Temple in Tap Mun was built in the late
Ming and early Qing dynasties and has a history of nearly
400 years. There is a trail on the left hand side, you can
go to the popular attractions of Tap Mun.
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| Tap Mun's cattle are not afraid
of people at all. |
| Big grassland and invincible sea
views, this is the place where Tap Mun must check-in. |
| This big grassland is a popular
place for camping and picnics. |
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Tap Mun's cattle are very
docile, but pay attention to safety. |
On the return trip, you can see
the "Coffin Stone", which means " Promotion & Get rich" in
Chinese.
See you next time!
Some information comes
from the Internet.
CCT-Max
30 / 06 / 2020 |
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