Destination Home Kong
A short guide to visiting Hong Kong’s marine parks
Feature | Destination Home Kong – A short guide to visiting Hong Kong’s marine park
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Some of Hong Kong’s most peaceful and tranquil anchorages for cruising in Hong Kong are located in marine parks run by the Government’s Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). While these are marked on official charts published by the Marine Department’s Hydrographic Office, they don’t include information about where and how you’re allowed to anchor, if at all! The result is a lot of confusion among fellow sailors and frequently visits from unhappy AFCD patrol boats asking you to move or threatening you with fines. There are currently six marine parks in Hong Kong: Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park – Two bays by Hoi Ha village at the entrance to Tolo Channel. Yan Chau Tong Marine Park – This covers much of Double Haven in northeastern Hong Kong just south of Yan Tian port in Shenzhen. Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park – These islands are north of the airport and east of Tung Chung. Tung Ping Chau Marine Park – This surrounds Hong Kong’s northeastern-most island off the coast of the Shenzhen’s Dapeng peninsula. The Brothers Marine Park – Island to the east of the airport and north of Lantau. Southwest Lantau Marine Park – Along the coast of Lantau between Shek Pik and Tai O, north of the Sokos.
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