Where is Devil's Fist?
How to get to Devil's Fist?
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Geopark Flaming Red Coast Island Hopping Tour
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Geopark Flaming Red Coast Shore Excursion Tour
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What is Devil's Fist?
The Devil's Fist, a landmark at Bluff Head (Wong Chuk Kok Tsui) in Plover Cove Country Park, is a distinctive sandstone formation shaped by 400 million years of weathering and coastal erosion. This fragile rock, resembling a fist, is best viewed from a distance to avoid damage. Fingers (sedimentary rock) stands vertically in Bluff Head due to tectonic processes that tilted the 400-million-year-old sedimentary rock
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Devil's Fist, located in Bluff Head
Devil's Fist is located in Bluff Head (Wong Chuk Kok Tsui), which is a remote cape in northeastern New Territories, known for Hong Kong's oldest sedimentary rocks. Dating back 400 million years, the folded Devonian sandstones, siltstones, and conglomerates feature the iconic "Devil's Fist". Accessible by boat or a 12 hours long hike, it's a geological wonderland. Placoderm fish fossils have also been discovered here in Bluff Head.
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Bacon Rock in Bluff Head
Bacon Rock, located near Devil's Fist at Bluff Head (Wong Chuk Kok Tsui), showcases reddish sandstone resembling bacon strips. Formed by layers of sedimentary rock with varying oxidation levels over 400 million years, its distinctive color bands capture the complex geological history of the region. It is shaped by weathering and coastal erosion.
Devil's Fist Guided Tour
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Island Hopping Tour Visiting Devil's Fist and Port Island in Global Geopark!
The Geopark Flaming Red Coast Island Hopping Tour by Splitdyboat explores Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark's Sedimentary Rock Region. This 2.5-hour boat trip visits Bluff Head's oldest rocks and Port Island's red formations. See Devil's Fist, Bacon Rock, and red coastlines. The tour includes a guide and photography, requires a short 15 minutes hiking.
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Shore Excursion Tour Visiting Bluff Head and Red Rock Gate in Global Geopark!
The Geopark Flaming Red Coast Shore Excursion Tour by Splitdyboat. This 2.5-hour boat tour explores eight spots in Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark, including Hong Kong's Oldest Rock Region - Bluff Head's Devil's Fist and Hong Kong's Reddest Coast - Red Rock Gate's red coast. It's suitable for all ages, with no hiking required. The tour includes a guide and photography, best for family!
Tidal Forecast of Devil's Fist
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Devil's Fist (High Tide Version)
The Devil's Fist is best viewed at low tide, as the entire formation, including the "wrist," becomes visible. During high tide, the Devil's Fist may be partially submerged, obscuring the lower part of the formation. However, the upper "fingers" of the fist can still be seen, creating a different, yet still impressive, view. The surrounding red Devonian sandstone adds to the dramatic scenery, regardless of the tide.
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Devil's Fist (Low Tide Version)
At low tide, the Devil's Fist fully reveals its "wrist" and "fingers," a rock formation sculpted by 400 million years of erosion. This Devonian sandstone landmark, resembling a fist punching skyward, is best viewed at low tide to appreciate its complete form. It's accessible via joining Splitdyboat island hopping tour with boat transfer. Please avoid climbing it.
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Other Attractions Near Devil's Fist (Also in Bluff Head)
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400 Million Years History Sea Cave
The Bluff Head Sea Cave, carved over millennia by relentless waves, reveals the area's 400-million-year geological history. This captivating passage features rugged rock walls, showcasing Hong Kong's coastline beauty. Accessible during high and low tide, it's a popular spot for exploration and photography. Some people also access it by canoeing.
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Sea Cave Viewing Devil's Fist
A hidden gem near Devil's Fist is a small sea cave offering a unique perspective of this iconic rock formation. The cave frames the Devil's Fist, creating an exceptional photography spot. Joining our guided tour, accessible by boat, this location provides a dramatic view of the "fingers" of the Devil's Fist, set against the cave's rugged interior. The semi-circle cove is surrounded by Devonian red rocks. Note that the seashore of Devilโs Fist is difficult to reach and the Devil's Fist is only visible during low tide.
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400 Million Years Sedimentary Rock Region
The 400-million-year-old sedimentary rock regions, like those found in Hong Kong, especially in Bluff Head (Wong Chuk Kok Tsui) and represented by the Old Red Sandstone, reveal Earth's ancient environments. Formed during the Devonian period, these rocks consist of sandstones and shales deposited in rivers and shallow marine settings, later deformed by continental collisions. Fossils within provide insights into early plant and animal life.
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