The main mode of transportation on the island is bicycle; there are no motor cars apart from small construction and emergency vehicles. Peng Chau is accessible by a ferry (New World First Ferry) from Central on Hong Kong Island, or by ferries from Mui Wo, Chi Ma Wan and Cheung Chau, or by Kai-to ferries from Discovery Bay on Lantau Island. ...

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Peng Chau, Peng Chau - Transportation

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The Chinese White Dolphin (Chinese: 中華白海豚; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhōnghuá bái hǎitún) (Sousa chinensis chinensis) is a subspecies of the Indo-Pacific Hump-backed Dolphin and is one of eighty cetacean species. The adult dolphin has a unique pink-coloured skin. The colour of the skin is not a result of colour pigmentation, but is actually from blood vessels used for thermoregulation to prevent overheating during exertion. The a ...

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• Chinese White Dolphin - Color changes in growth period
• Chinese White Dolphin - Life expectancy
• Chinese White Dolphin - Behaviour
• Chinese White Dolphin - Reproductive cycle
• Chinese White Dolphin - Population
• Chinese White Dolphin - Dolphin watching
• Chinese White Dolphin - Threats
• Chinese White Dolphin - Origin of a Cantonese slang
• Chinese White Dolphin - Timeline of main events

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Sacred Heart Cathedral of Guangzhou - Sai Kung - San Da - Sangokushi - Saisiyat - Sakya - Salar - Salween River - Sally Yeh - Samjeondo Monument - Sammi Cheng - Sampan - Samguk Sagi - Sammo Hung - Samson Chiu - San Min Chu I - Sanguo Zhi - Sanjiang - SARS virus - Science and technology in China - Scripture for Humane Kings - Seal script - Second Manchu expedition to Korea - Second Opium War - Secretariat of the Communist Party of China - Self-Strengthening Movement - Senkaku Islands - Seven Little Fortunes - Seven Yea ...

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List of China-related topics M-Z, List of China-related topics M-Z - M, List of China-related topics M-Z - N, List of China-related topics M-Z - O, List of China-related topics M-Z - P, List of China-related topics M-Z - Q, List of China-related topics M-Z - R, List of China-related topics M-Z - S, List of China-related topics M-Z - T, List of China-related topics M-Z - U, List of China-related topics M-Z - V, List of China-related topics M-Z - W, List of China-related topics M-Z - X, List of China-related topics M-Z - Y, List of China-related topics M-Z - Z

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The Octopus card is a stored value smart card which can be used to pay fares on most trains, buses and ferries in Hong Kong. The majority of parking meters and carparks will accept payment by Octopus card. The Octopus card can also be used at various convenience stores. On-loan Octopus cards can be purchased at Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) stations. This type of card is anonymous and hence no ...

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Transport in Hong Kong, Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system, Transport in Hong Kong - Escalators and moving sidewalks, Transport in Hong Kong - Railways, Transport in Hong Kong - Buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Public light buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Taxis, Transport in Hong Kong - Private cars, Transport in Hong Kong - Ferries, Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes, Transport in Hong Kong - External routes, Transport in Hong Kong - Ports and harbours, Transport in Hong Kong - Airports, Transport in Hong Kong - Heliports, Transport in Hong Kong - Bridges and tunnels, Transport in Hong Kong - Gondola lifts

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The island has a temple dedicated to Tin Hau. There are many ancient buildings dating to 1000 years ago that can also be found there. There are also many other wonderful sights to behold. On one side of the island there are steep cliffs, below which is an amazing wave-cut platform, with jagged rocks, set at a 30-degree angle, like a staricase. Here there are many rock pools containing all manner of marine ...

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Ping Chau, Ping Chau - Sights, Ping Chau - Transport, Ping Chau - Food accommodation and water

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DB is accessible from the rest of Hong Kong via sea, land and air: By sea via ferry services or privately-owned yachts; by road via the DB Tunnel, or by air via the helipad (the latter is generally used only for medical emergencies or ferrying various VIPs). All services (apart from Kai-to services) accept Hong Kong's Octopus card as well as cash. In addition, ferries also accept single-journey and 50-journey electronic tickets. Half-price discounts are offered for children, students under the age of 18 and senior citizens on both bus and ferry routes. < ...

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Discovery Bay, Discovery Bay - History, Discovery Bay - Current development, Discovery Bay - Community recreation and entertainment, Discovery Bay - Transportation network, Discovery Bay - External transport, Discovery Bay - Internal transport, Discovery Bay - Private transport, Discovery Bay - Education, Discovery Bay - Municipal services, Discovery Bay - Issues and criticisms

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List of popular tourist regions, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Argentina, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Australia, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Austria, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Belgium, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Brazil, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Bulgaria, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in China, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Canada, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Central Asia, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Caribbean, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Costa Rica, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Croatia, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in the Czech Republic, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Denmark, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Egypt, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in England, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Finland, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in France, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Germany, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Greece, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Guatemala, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Honduras, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Hong Kong, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Hungary, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in India, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Indonesia, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Ireland, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Israel, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Italy, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Jamaica, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Japan, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Jordan, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Kenya, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Laos, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Macao, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Malaysia, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Mauritius, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Mexico, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Nepal, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in the Netherlands, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in New Zealand, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Norway, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Peru, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in the Philippines, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Poland, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Portugal, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Romania, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Russia, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Scotland, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Serbia and Montenegro, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Singapore, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Slovakia, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Slovenia, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in South Africa, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Spain, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Sweden, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Switzerland, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Tanzania, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Turkey, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Uganda, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Ukraine, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in the United States, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Zambia, List of popular tourist regions - Tourism in Zimbabwe

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Location: Eastern Asia, on the south coast of China, facing the South China Sea Geographic coordinates: 22°15′N 114°10′E Area: total: 1,092 km² land: 1,042 km² water: 50 km² Land boundaries: total: 30 km border city: Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, Guangdong Province Coastline: 733 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 3 nm Tota ...

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Geography of Hong Kong, Geography of Hong Kong - Geographical information

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The sea of Hong Kong is becoming a very dangerous habitat for the Chinese White Dolphins. This is due to the increasing numbers of poaching, landfills, and sea traffic. Since Chinese White Dolphins are territorial animals and rarely stray far away from their habitat, the water pollution in Hong Kong has a high impact on them. Industrial, agricultural and domestic sewage are amongst the threats to the dolphins. In the Pearl River Delta, about 190,000 cubic metres of sewage is drained into the sea without any treatment daily. Tributylti ...

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Chinese White Dolphin, Chinese White Dolphin - Variation, Chinese White Dolphin - Color changes in growth period, Chinese White Dolphin - Life expectancy, Chinese White Dolphin - Behaviour, Chinese White Dolphin - Reproductive cycle, Chinese White Dolphin - Population, Chinese White Dolphin - Dolphin watching, Chinese White Dolphin - Threats, Chinese White Dolphin - Origin of a Cantonese slang, Chinese White Dolphin - Timeline of main events

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Artifacts unearthed on the island show human activities dated back to the Neolithic Age and the Bronze Age. For instance, rock carvings at Shek Pik are thought to date back to the Bronze Age, while a stone circle at Fan Lau is probably from the Neolithic Age. Both sites are located on the southwestern coast of the island. In 1276, the Southern Song Dynasty court fled to Guangdong by boat, fleeing Mongol invaders, and leaving the emperor Gong Di behind. Any hope of resistance centred on two young princes, Gong Di's brothers. The older ...

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Lantau Island, Lantau Island - History, Lantau Island - Geographical characteristics, Lantau Island - Population, Lantau Island - Tourist attractions, Lantau Island - Miscellaneous, Lantau Island - Transportation

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Around 60 temples are dedicated, at least partially to Tin Hau. They include: temple in the Tin Hau area, east of Victoria Park, in Eastern district, on Hong Kong Island. The temple has given its name to the area and to the MTR station serving it (Island Line). The Tin Hau temple in Yau Ma Tei is also famous in Hong Kong. The public square before it is surrounded by a night market of Temple Street (a street named after it). 4 temples on Cheung Chau 1 temple on Peng Chau 1 temple on Pi ...

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Places of worship in Hong Kong, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Taoist koons, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Buddhist temples, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Che Kung Miu, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Tin Hau temples, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Chun Kwan Temple, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Mixture of Chinese religions, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Churches, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Island, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Kowloon, Places of worship in Hong Kong - New Territories, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Monasteries, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Sikh temple, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Synagogues, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Mosques, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Mormon Temples, Places of worship in Hong Kong - External link

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The history of Mui Wo is linked to the end of the Southern Song Dynasty in the late 1270s. (See History of Hong Kong) Mui Wo is located on Silvermine Bay, so named for the silver mines that were once worked along the Silver River which flows though the village. The nearby Silvermine Cave was mined for silver during the second half of the 19th century. It has since been sealed off for safety. Prior to the Airport Core Programme and the subsequent development of Tung Chung and North Lantau into a new town, Mui Wo was the principa ...

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Mui Wo, Mui Wo - History, Mui Wo - Sights, Mui Wo - Transportation

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Central Hong Kong - Places and streets. Edinburgh Place Hollywood Road Ladder Street Lan Kwai Fong Soho, Hong Kong Statue Square Central Hong Kong - Buildings. HSBC Hong Kong headquarters building City Hall Bank of China Tower Two International Finance Centre (IFC) Exchange Square Jardine House Court of Final Appeal Star Ferry Pier Queen's Pier Legislative Counci ...

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Central Hong Kong, Central Hong Kong - History, Central Hong Kong - Notable places streets and buildings, Central Hong Kong - Places and streets, Central Hong Kong - Buildings, Central Hong Kong - Hotels, Central Hong Kong - Schools, Central Hong Kong - Places of worship, Central Hong Kong - Transport, Central Hong Kong - Public transport, Central Hong Kong - Expressways and routes

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Places of worship in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Island. Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Roman Catholic) St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong St. Joseph Church, Hong Kong St. Paul's Church, Hong Kong The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hong Kong Union Church, Hong Kong Roman Catholic Cathedral First Church, Church of Scientology St.James Church, Hong Kong St. Margrets Mary Church, Hong Kong Vine Christian Fello ...

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Places of worship in Hong Kong, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Taoist koons, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Buddhist temples, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Che Kung Miu, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Tin Hau temples, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Chun Kwan Temple, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Mixture of Chinese religions, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Churches, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Island, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Kowloon, Places of worship in Hong Kong - New Territories, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Monasteries, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Sikh temple, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Synagogues, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Mosques, Places of worship in Hong Kong - Mormon Temples, Places of worship in Hong Kong - External link

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Hong Kong Island is dominated by steep, hilly terrain, which required the development of unusual methods of transport up and down the slopes. In Central and Western district there is an extensive system of escalators and moving sidewalks. The Mid-levels Escalator is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world, operating downhill until 10 in the morning for commuters going to work, and then operating uphill until midnight. The Mid-levels Escalator consists of 20 escalators and 3 moving sidewalks. It is 800 meters long, an ...

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Transport in Hong Kong, Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system, Transport in Hong Kong - Escalators and moving sidewalks, Transport in Hong Kong - Railways, Transport in Hong Kong - Buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Public light buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Taxis, Transport in Hong Kong - Private cars, Transport in Hong Kong - Ferries, Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes, Transport in Hong Kong - External routes, Transport in Hong Kong - Ports and harbours, Transport in Hong Kong - Airports, Transport in Hong Kong - Heliports, Transport in Hong Kong - Bridges and tunnels, Transport in Hong Kong - Gondola lifts

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Different coloured taxis serve different areas. Red taxis serve all areas, except most of Lantau Island. Green taxis only serve the New Territories, including specified routes and destinations in Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan, Tsueng Kwan O and nothern Lantau , and Blue taxis serve Lantau island only. All taxis are authorised to serve the airport and the Disneyland Resort. Taxi fare is charged according to the taximeter; however, additional charges on the faretable may apply, such as road tolls and luggage fees. Red urban taxis are the most expensive, while blue ...

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Transport in Hong Kong, Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system, Transport in Hong Kong - Escalators and moving sidewalks, Transport in Hong Kong - Railways, Transport in Hong Kong - Buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Public light buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Taxis, Transport in Hong Kong - Private cars, Transport in Hong Kong - Ferries, Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes, Transport in Hong Kong - External routes, Transport in Hong Kong - Ports and harbours, Transport in Hong Kong - Airports, Transport in Hong Kong - Heliports, Transport in Hong Kong - Bridges and tunnels, Transport in Hong Kong - Gondola lifts

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Hong Kong has three heliports. One heliport is located in the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, by the Shun Tak Centre, in Sheung Wan, on Hong Kong Island. Another is located in Southwest Kowloon, near Kowloon station. The other is located inside Hong Kong International Airport. East Asia Airlines operates regular helicopter service between the Macau Ferry Terminal in Macau and the Shun Tak Centre. There are around 16 flights daily. Flights take ap ...

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Transport in Hong Kong, Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system, Transport in Hong Kong - Escalators and moving sidewalks, Transport in Hong Kong - Railways, Transport in Hong Kong - Buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Public light buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Taxis, Transport in Hong Kong - Private cars, Transport in Hong Kong - Ferries, Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes, Transport in Hong Kong - External routes, Transport in Hong Kong - Ports and harbours, Transport in Hong Kong - Airports, Transport in Hong Kong - Heliports, Transport in Hong Kong - Bridges and tunnels, Transport in Hong Kong - Gondola lifts

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There are 15 vehicular tunnels (3 under construction) in Hong Kong. They include three cross-harbour tunnels and nine road tunnels. The cross-harbour tunnels, connecting Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula across Victoria Harbour, are: Cross Harbour Tunnel (1972) Eastern Harbour Crossing (also Eastern Harbour Tunnel) (1989) Western Harbour Crossing (1997) The other road tunnels are: Aberdeen Tunnel (1982,1983) Airport Tunnel (1982) (Toll-free) Cheung Tsing ...

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Transport in Hong Kong, Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system, Transport in Hong Kong - Escalators and moving sidewalks, Transport in Hong Kong - Railways, Transport in Hong Kong - Buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Public light buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Taxis, Transport in Hong Kong - Private cars, Transport in Hong Kong - Ferries, Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes, Transport in Hong Kong - External routes, Transport in Hong Kong - Ports and harbours, Transport in Hong Kong - Airports, Transport in Hong Kong - Heliports, Transport in Hong Kong - Bridges and tunnels, Transport in Hong Kong - Gondola lifts

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Hong Kong has one active international airport since the famous former Hong Kong International Airport at Kai Tak was retired in favour of the recently constructed Hong Kong International Airport, also known as Chek Lap Kok International Airport. The airport now serves as a transport hub for Southeast Asia, and as the hub for Cathay Pacific Airways, Dragonair and Air Hong Kong. Ferry services link the airport with several piers in Pearl River Delta, where immigrations and customs are exempted. The airport is the third busiest airport ...

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Transport in Hong Kong, Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system, Transport in Hong Kong - Escalators and moving sidewalks, Transport in Hong Kong - Railways, Transport in Hong Kong - Buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Public light buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Taxis, Transport in Hong Kong - Private cars, Transport in Hong Kong - Ferries, Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes, Transport in Hong Kong - External routes, Transport in Hong Kong - Ports and harbours, Transport in Hong Kong - Airports, Transport in Hong Kong - Heliports, Transport in Hong Kong - Bridges and tunnels, Transport in Hong Kong - Gondola lifts

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The port of Hong Kong has always been a key factor in the development and prosperity of the special administrative region, which is strategically located on the Far East trade routes and is in the geographical centre of the fast-developing Asia-Pacific Basin. The sheltered harbour provides good access and a safe haven for vessels calling at the port from around the world .In terms of tonnage of shi ...

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Transport in Hong Kong, Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system, Transport in Hong Kong - Escalators and moving sidewalks, Transport in Hong Kong - Railways, Transport in Hong Kong - Buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Public light buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Taxis, Transport in Hong Kong - Private cars, Transport in Hong Kong - Ferries, Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes, Transport in Hong Kong - External routes, Transport in Hong Kong - Ports and harbours, Transport in Hong Kong - Airports, Transport in Hong Kong - Heliports, Transport in Hong Kong - Bridges and tunnels, Transport in Hong Kong - Gondola lifts

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