HKA G&S: local geo-tour to Tung Ping Chau and Tap Mun

Overview

Guided by experienced Recommended Geopark Guide (R2G) staff, participants can enjoy the island-hopping tour around the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region.

Participants will first be welcomed by the Devil’s Fist at the beginning of the boat ride. It is the best-known landmark at Wong Chuk Kok Tsui, formed by weathering and erosion along the sandstone bedding with a history of about 400 million years. Then, participants will hop on the Tap Mun island. Not only will participants visit various rock formations on the island including the ‘Balanced Rock’, but they can also appreciate the 400-year old fishing communities, supporting the sustainable development of rural areas in Hong Kong.

After a lunch (self-arranged) at Tap Mun, participants will take on another boat journey to the eastmost island of Tung Ping Chau. The whole island was formed by sedimentary rocks, in which are the youngest formation in Hong Kong. Magnificent layers of rocks could be seen all along the coast, as well as rock pools formed by long-term erosion and weathering.

Join us and uncover the magnificence of these geological wonders!

• Capacity: 25
• Registration deadline: 28 November 2024 (Thursday)

To book your place, simply click the ‘book now’ button and follow the onscreen instructions.

Notes:

• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to ICE HKA G&S members.
• Only successful applicants will receive confirmation emails, including the payment method. Once confirmed, payment is non-refundable.
• The event will be conducted in Cantonese. Other languages may be available upon request.
• Lunch is not provided. Participants are advised to bring along with your lunch box.
• Attendance certificates will be provided after two weeks of the event only if attendees attend the whole event.
• Applicants with no-show records will be given lower priority in future G&S events.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice.

Adverse weather arrangements

• The event will be held as usual in the case that thunderstorm warning signal, amber rainstorm signal or typhoon signal no. 1 is issued.
• The event will be cancelled or rescheduled if red/black rainstorm signal or typhoon signal No. 3 or above is in force two hours before the event start time.
• Participants will be informed before the event start time if the tour operator decides not to sail due to adverse weather or any safety reasons.

Disclaimer

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death or any injury or for any damage to or loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, and whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, traveling to or from it or otherwise.

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