Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, UNESCO Global Geopark in Hong Kong, China
The geopark encompasses two geological regions across 150 square kilometers, featuring hexagonal rock columns and sedimentary formations in eastern New Territories.
The geological site received its UNESCO Global Geopark designation in September 2011, following its initial establishment as Hong Kong National Geopark in November 2009.
Local communities within the geopark maintain connections to the geological heritage through educational programs and guided tours exploring rock formations and coastal landscapes.
Visitors can access various sections of the geopark by ferry services from Ma Liu Shui pier, with boats traveling to islands like Tung Ping Chau and Port Island.
Scientists discovered the first dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong at Port Island in 2024, finding bones embedded within Cretaceous-era rocks.
Location: Hong Kong
Inception: 2009
GPS coordinates: 22.36389,114.37500
Latest update: May 14, 2025 20:32
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