Tung Lung Chau
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Tung Lung Chau (Chinese: 東龍洲, lit. eastern dragon island), also known as Nam Tong Island (南堂島) is an island located off the peninsula of Clear Water Bay in the New Territories in Hong Kong. The island have an area of 2.42 km². It is also referred by Hong Kong people as Tung Lung To (東龍島).
The island is largely uninhabited. Administratively, it belongs to Sai Kung District.
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It is the site of Tung Lung Fort, constructed 300 years ago and recently refurbished. A prehistoric stone carving can also be found on the island. Measuring 180 cm by 240 cm, it is the largest ancient rock carving in Hong Kong.[1] Both the fort and the stone carving are declared monuments of Hong Kong.
Tung Lung Fort Special Area was designated as a Special Area under country parks in 1979 and covers 3 hectares. The area contains the fort and a campsite[2][1].
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On weekends, two kai-to services are available from both Sam Ka Tsuen and Sai Wan Ho.
The service from Sam Ka Tsuen, near Lei Yue Mun is operated by Coral Sea Shipping Services (珊瑚海船務). Return fare is HK$25 in 2006.
The service from Sai Wan Ho is operated by Lam Kei Kai To (林記街渡). Return fare is $28 in 2007 and takes 30 minutes.
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Coordinates: 22°14′57″N 114°17′23″E / 22.24917°N 114.28972°E
