Pak Chau

Pak Chau is faintly visible to Northwest of Sha Chau

Pak Chau (Chinese: 白洲) or Tree Island,[1] is an island at the northwest water of Hong Kong. It is offshore of Lung Kwu Tan near Tuen Mun in the New Territories, Hong Kong.

Conservation

Since 1996, the island, together with Lung Kwu Chau and Sha Chau are within the boundaries of the Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park. The three islands have been listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1979.[2] It is known as a dolphin sanctuary which is a habitat for the Chinese White Dolphin.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Glossary of place names (.pdf document)
  2. ↑ Environmental Protection Department: Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
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Coordinates: 22°21′01″N 113°52′00″E / 22.3502°N 113.8667°E / 22.3502; 113.8667

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