Geopark Visitor Centre

          To gain a better understanding of the geological history of Hong Kong, the public may now visit the newly opened Geopark Visitor Centre in the Lions Nature Education Centre in Tsiu Hang, Sai Kung. The 160-square-metre visitor centre set up by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) aims to give the public an overview of the geological environment in Hong Kong, promote greater interest in earth sciences and raise the awareness of the need to preserve our geological heritage. The Centre was opened in December 2009. After further stage of improvement, the visitor centre re-opened on 3 September 2010. (Please click here for more details.)

Geopark Visitor Centre 

RockAcademy

          Having completed the journey in visitor centre, visitor can proceed to Rock Academy which is located in the outdoor area of Lions Nature Education Centre. Formed by 30 different kinds of large rock specimen found in Hong Kong, the rock trail provides comprehensive information boards illustrating the formation of rocks. Visitor can touch the specimens to identify the characteristics of different rocks. (Please click here for more details.)

Rock Academy
 

Useful links:

1. Information on Geo-Areas
2. Geo-tour Routes
3. Geo Heritage Centres
4. Code for Visiting Geosities in Hong Kong

Other links:

1. Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark
2. Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
3. Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong
4. Sai Kung Geo-Heritage Information Centre (Latest News)
5. Hong Kong Traveler (in Chinese version only)
6. Hong Kong Discovery (in Chinese version only)
7. China Geoparks Network (in Chinese version only)
8. European  Geoparks Network (ENG)