Yan Chau (印洲) is an islet in the North District in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It is located within Double Haven.
Conservation
[edit]Yan Chau is part of the Double Haven Special Area (印洲塘特別地區) that covers 0.8 hectares (2.0 acres) and was designated in 2011.[1] The special area includes the islets Pak Ka Chau, Yan Chau (both within Double Haven) as well as the islet of Ap Lo Chun and a part of Ap Chau (both within Crooked Harbour).[2] The geology of the area is characterised by sedimentary rocks of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.[3]
References
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- ^ "Country Parks & Special Areas". Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
- ^ "Double Haven and Others (Special Areas) Order 2010" (PDF). Legislative Council of Hong Kong[clarification needed]. 20 October 2010.
- ^ "Five geologically important sites designated as special areas". Government Information Services. 31 December 2010.
22°31′35″N 114°17′16″E / 22.52631°N 114.28786°E