Ma Shi Chau Special Area

Ma Shi Chau Special Area () is a Special Area of Hong Kong. It is located in Tai Po District and in Tolo Harbour, in the northeast of the New Territories.

The Special Area comprises four islands in Tolo Harbour, namely Ma Shi Chau, Centre Island, Yeung Chau and an unnamed island located about northeast of the shore of Yim Tin Tsai near Sam Mun Tsai New Village.MA SHI CHAU (SPECIAL AREA) ORDER 1999SPECIAL AREAS (DESIGNATION) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER - CHAPTER 208D

It was designated in 1999 and covers 61 hectares.Country Parks & Special Areas

This area is considered a geological wonder, there are rocks over 280 million years old from the Permian period.

See also Conservation in Hong Kong

References

External links

Ma Shi Chau - Travel Blog Permian rock garden of Hong Kong － Ma Shi Chau Special Area Ma Shi Chau Special Area Ma Shi Chau Special Area – Outdoor Geological Museum Ma Shi Chau Nature Trail