Double Haven

Double Haven or Yan Chau Tong (Chinese: 印洲塘) is a harbour enclosed by Double Island, Crescent Island and Crooked Island with north-eastern New Territories, Hong Kong.[1][2] Parts of the haven fall within Yan Chau Tong Marine Park to protect the wildlife of the marine creatures.[3] It is known for its scenery and natural environment, and for the calm seas from which its English name derives. Double Haven contains many deep red coloured rocks because of iron oxide.

Double Haven viewed from Tiu Tang Lung

Conservation

Plover Cove (Extension) Country Park was designated in 1979 to protect the ecology of Double Haven. It also forms a major part of Hong Kong Global Geopark, Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region.

Villages in Double Haven

Transportation
  • A ferry service runs between Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier, which sails across Double Haven on Sunday and public holidays.
  • A hiking route from Wu Kau Tang to Lai Chi Wo overlooks Double Haven.

See also
  • Hong Kong Global Geopark
  • Plover Cove (Extension) Country Park
  • Crooked Harbour

References
  1. "Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark". www.geopark.gov.hk. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  2. "Designated Marine Parks and Marine Reserve". www.afcd.gov.hk. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  3. "Plover Cove Country Park (Wu Kau Tang to Lai Chi Wo) | Hong Kong Tourism Board". www.discoverhongkong.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.


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