About Pier Improvement Programme
Lai Chi Chong Pier, built in the 1960s, is situated in the southeast of Tolo Channel in Tai Po District. Lai Chi Chong is a Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark geosite and has a geotour route.
Anticipated completion year: 2024
Learn moreThe natural coast west of Lai Chi Chong Pier has a sightseeing route which is a 1 km round-trip hike. Along the way, you may appreciate various kinds of volcaniclastic sedimentary rocks and slump bedding. Some sections of the shore will be submerged at high tide, so the best time to visit is when the tide is below 1.3 metres. Before planning your trip, don't forget to check the tidal information provided by the Hong Kong Observatory, wear non-slip shoes during your visit, be alert to the flow of the tide, and be cautious when walking on uneven ground and wet rock surfaces. Below are some interesting geological features:
Walking from the pier to the coastal area, you may find shards that are distinctly different in grain size. The shards contain some rounded sand and gravel, while some of them possess clearly visible bedding. The rocks in this area might have originated from the eruptive products brought down to the lowland by rain and formed after deposition under water.
Towards the end of the coast, a large fold can be found among the dark grey carbonaceous siltstone. The semi-circle buckle may have been formed by a large-scale subaquatic slump. It is one of the most representative geosites here.
Take the kaito ferry service from Ma Liu Shui, Sham Chung, Tap Mun, Ko Lau Wan, Chek Keng or Wong Shek Pier to Lai Chi Chong Pier. Relevant information can be found on the Transport Department's website of Kaito Ferry Service Details.
Relevant information about Lai Chi Chong Geotour route can be found on the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark’s website of Lai Chi Chong (half-day tour).
Relevant information about public services can be found on the Food and Hygiene Department's website of Facility Locations.
Relevant information about weather can be found on the Hong Kong Observatory's website of Local Weather.
*Some information was extracted from the websites of Hong Kong Tourism Board and Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark
