Three Fathoms Cove
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Three Fathoms Cove or Kei Ling Ha Hoi is a cove
in Tai Po District
, Hong Kong
. It is surrounded by Shap Sze Heung
(十四鄉), Kei Ling Ha
(企嶺下), Yung Shue O (榕樹澳), Wong Tei Tung
(黃地峒) and Sham Chung
(深涌). Most of its east shore constitutes part of the Sai Kung West Country Park
.
The cove's north is connected to Tolo Harbour
and Tolo Channel
in Hong Kong
. The islands Sam Pui Chau (三杯酒) and Wu Chau (烏洲) are located within the cove.
Cove
A cove is a small type of bay or coastal inlet. They usually have narrow, restricted entrances, are often circular or oval, and are often inside a larger bay. Small, narrow, sheltered bays, inlets, creeks, or recesses in a coast are often considered coves...
in Tai Po District
Tai Po District
Tai Po District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It covers the areas of Tai Po, Tai Po Kau, Ting Kok, Plover Cove and the northern part of Sai Kung Peninsula on both shores of Tolo Channel. It is located in the New Territories...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It is surrounded by Shap Sze Heung
Shap Sze Heung
Shap Sze Heung is an area in Hong Kong, located in the northern part of Sai Kung Peninsula. Despite its proximity to the neighbouring areas administered by Sha Tin and Sai Kung districts, it is actually administered by Tai Po District.-Villages:...
(十四鄉), Kei Ling Ha
Kei Ling Ha
Kei Ling Ha is an area on the Sai Kung Peninsula, in eastern New Territories of Hong Kong.Part of the Tai Po District. Kei Ling Ha is located at the coastal area near Sai Sha Road, at the junction of Ma On Shan Country Park and Sai Kung West Country Park.Kei Ling Ha is located in the innermost...
(企嶺下), Yung Shue O (榕樹澳), Wong Tei Tung
Wong Tei Tung
Wong Tei Tung is an area of Upper Paleolithic settlement in Hong Kong. It is located near Sham Chung, beside Three Fathoms Cove of Sai Kung Peninsula.The findings were discovered by the Hong Kong Archaeological Society.-External links:* ....
(黃地峒) and Sham Chung
Sham Chung
Sham Chung is an area of Neolithic settlement in Hong Kong. It is located near Wong Tei Tung beside Three Fathoms Cove of Sai Kung Peninsula....
(深涌). Most of its east shore constitutes part of the Sai Kung West Country Park
Sai Kung West Country Park
Sai Kung West Country Park is 30 square kilometre country park in Sai Kung Peninsula in northeast Hong Kong. Opened in 1978 the park's sights include:* Wong Chuk Wan* Tai Mong Tsai* Hoi Ha Marine Park* Lai Chi Chong-References:*...
.
The cove's north is connected to Tolo Harbour
Tolo Harbour
Tolo Harbour , or Tai Po Hoi is a sheltered harbour in northeast New Territories of Hong Kong.-Geography:Tide Cove aka...
and Tolo Channel
Tolo Channel
Tolo Channel or Chek Mun Hoi Hap is a channel south of Plover Cove in Hong Kong connecting Tolo Harbour to Mirs Bay. At Mirs Bay end, it is named North Channel....
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The islands Sam Pui Chau (三杯酒) and Wu Chau (烏洲) are located within the cove.