Wong Shek (Chinese: 黃石), or Wong Ma Tei (Chinese: 黃麻地), is an area in the northern part of the Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong. It is under the administration of Tai Po District. In the area, there are picnic facilities with views of the sea. However, to protect the natural environment of Wong Shek, the Government controls the number of vehicle entering the area; a gate is set up at Pak Tam Chung on the way towards Wong Shek, which only allows permitted vehicles to enter. There is also a public pier called "Wong Shek Pier".

Wong Shek, Hong Kong
黃石 | 黃麻地
View of Wong Shek (hill) and Wong Shek Pier
Highest point
Elevation90 m (300 ft)
Coordinates22°25′55.27″N 114°20′6.01″E / 22.4320194°N 114.3350028°E / 22.4320194; 114.3350028
Geography
Wong Shek, Hong Kong is located in Hong Kong
Wong Shek, Hong Kong
Wong Shek, Hong Kong
Location of Wong Shek in Hong Kong
Location Hong Kong

"Wong shek" means "yellow rock" in Cantonese.[1]

Wong Shek

Transportation

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The most common way to reach Wong Shek is by bus. There are several bus routes that go to the Wong Shek Pier.

Kowloon Motor Bus

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  • Route 94 - from Sai Kung Bus Terminus
  • Route 96R - from Diamond Hill station (Sundays & Public Holidays only)
  • Route 289R - from Wong Shek Pier (One-way only to Shatin; Sundays & Public Holidays 3-7pm)
 
Wong Shek Kai-to (ferry)

Kai-to

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Scottish Geographical Magazine. Royal Scottish Geographical Society. 1890. p. 359. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  2. ^ Franchised and Licensed Ferry Services
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