Cheung Chau Rock Carving, Ancient petroglyphs in Islands District, Hong Kong.
Description
Cheung Chau Rock Carving consists of ancient petroglyphs on the island featuring two separate groups with carved lines forming circles around small depressions in the stone. These sit near Tung Wan Beach and are easily accessible via a path from the beach area.
History
The carvings originated in ancient times and show early human settlement on the island. A geologist first documented them in 1970 and by 1982 they received official protected monument status.
Culture
The carved patterns reflect how early inhabitants of the island engaged with their surroundings through artistic expression. They reveal something about daily life and beliefs of people who settled here long ago.
Practical
The site is accessible at any time and sits below the Warwick Hotel with a path leading down to Tung Wan Beach. The walk from the beach area to reach the carvings is fairly short and straightforward.
Did you know?
One of the two groups of carvings was buried underground for a long time until excavation work fully exposed it. This discovery revealed that more ancient handiwork existed than was originally visible.
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