Jin Island
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Geography
Jin Island is located south of the larger island of Kau Sai ChauKau Sai Chau
Kau Sai Chau is an island located off the coast of Sai Kung of Hong Kong, with an area of 6.70 km², making it the 6th largest island of Hong Kong.-Geography:...
, from which it is separated by a narrow channel. The smaller Bay Islet
Bay Islet
Bay Islet or See Chau is an island in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. It is located in Rocky Harbour, also known as Leung Shuen Wan Hon, and separated from Jin Island by the channel See Chau Mun . It is under the administration of Sai Kung District and is currently uninhabited....
(See Chau) is located off its eastern coast, from which it is separated by the channel See Chau Mun (匙洲門).
Because of exposure to the easterly winds and sea waves, landforms such as sea caves, stacks, arches and inlets add to the natural landscape of Jin Island.