On the northern coast of the island is one of the earliest and largest in-situ rock carvings in the territory. The tortuous lines of the dragon-shaped carving (which measures 2.4m by 1.8m) are clearly visible, and the walk down to the cliff is a leisurely one.


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1. Tung Lung Fort

0.72 MILES

Tung Lung Fort, on the northeastern corner of the island of Tung Lung Chau, was built in the late 17th or early 18th century and was attacked a number of…

2. Joss House Bay Tin Hau Temple

1.31 MILES

This far-flung structure along Tai Au Mun Rd is the largest, oldest and one of the territory's most important Tin Hau temples, hence the title 'Big Temple…

3. Big Wave Bay

2.47 MILES

This fine, often deserted beach located 2km to the north of Shek O is little known outside the surfing community. To get there, follow the road north out…

4. Clearwater Bay Beaches

2.5 MILES

From Tai Au Mun, Tai Au Mun Rd leads south to two fine, sandy beaches: Clearwater Bay First Beach (清水灣一灘) and, a bit further southwest, Clearwater Bay…

5. Shek O Beach

2.8 MILES

Shek O beach has a large expanse of sand, shady trees to the rear, showers, changing facilities and lockers for rent. It's not quiet by any means, except…

6. Law Uk Folk Museum

3.31 MILES

This teeny museum occupies two restored Hakka village houses once belonging to the Law family, all that remains of a two-centuries-old farming community…

7. Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence

3.73 MILES

Housed in a coastal fort (c 1887) that guarded the eastern sea entrance into Hong Kong harbour (via the narrow Lei Yue Mun Channel), this excellent museum…

8. Hong Kong Film Archive

4.6 MILES

The archive is a cinephile's heaven. Its resource centre has over 6300 reels and tapes, as well as magazines and scripts related to Hong Kong cinema…