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Geopark Ninepin Volcano Caves Speedboat Sightseeing Tour
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Geopark Ninepin Group Sea Volcanic Arches Kayaking Adventure Tour
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Geopark North Ninepin Island Volcano Adventure Kayaking Tour
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North Ninepin Island Introduction
North Ninepin Island, part of Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark, is famed for its hexagonal volcanic rock columns formed 140 million years ago. Wave erosion has sculpted unique formations like Big Stove Arch and Spiral Staircase Rock. Accessible by boat, its towering cliffs showcase ancient volcanic activity. It is part of a group of 29 islands.
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Big Stove Arch
Big Stove Arch, on North Ninepin Island, is a remarkable sea arch formed by wave erosion of volcanic rock. This natural tunnel allows kayakers to paddle through, offering stunning views framed by hexagonal rock columns. A key attraction within Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark, it showcases the power of coastal erosion. The impressive formation has a double connected corridor.
North Ninepin Island Guided Tour
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Kayaking Tour Visiting North Ninepin Island (2hrs)
Experience Splitdyboat's 2-hour Geopark North Ninepin Island Kayaking Tour. Explore sea caves, arches, and hexagonal columns. If wave permits, paddle through the 'Big Stove Arch'. The tour departs from Clear Water Bay Second Beach after a speedboat transfer.
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Kayaking Tour Visiting Ninepin Group: North Ninepin Island and South Ninepin Island (5hrs)
Splitdyboat's 5-hour Ninepin Group kayaking tour explores both North and South Ninepin Islands. Departing from Clear Water Bay Second Beach, a speedboat takes you to the islands. Explore sea caves, hexagonal columns, and volcanic arches, with professional guidance.
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Boat Tour Visiting Ninepin Group: North Ninepin Island & South Ninepin Island
A boat tour to the Ninepin Group, including North and South Ninepin Islands, showcases stunning hexagonal volcanic rock columns and sea-eroded coastlines. Departing from Tseun Kwan O (Convenient to Visit), tours reveal unique landforms like Big Stove Arch and the Tiger Mouth Arch. Suitable for all ages, speedboat tours are common, but operate mainly from May to September.
Other Attractions in North Ninepin Island
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Silver Bottle Neck
The Silver Bottle Neck, on North Ninepin Island, is a unique, narrow sea strait shaped by tides. Ocean waves surge through rock gaps, creating distinctive formations and attracting photographers. At high tide, the strait can be completely flooded. Twisting hexagonal volcanic rcok columns add to the precipitous cliff's stunning geological features. The area offers views of suspended "Cannon Rock".
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No.200 Lighthouse
No. 200 Lighthouse, also known as the "Beacon of the East Sea," is on North Ninepin Island. It's an important landmark in the Ninepin Group, with alternating red and white lights. The red light shines towards the high seas, and the white light shines towards Sai Kung. Visitors can overlook Big Stove Cave from the lighthouse.
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Big Cannon Rock
Big Cannon Rock, on North Ninepin Island, is a gigantic hexagonal column rising horizontally from the island's east coast cliff. This unique rock formation resembles a cannon and exemplifies the area's weird and spectacular volcanic rocks. It is a key landmark within the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Silver Bottle Sanctuary
Silver Bottle Sanctuary, on North Ninepin Island, features some of the world's largest hexagonal volcanic rock columns, formed 140 million years ago. Impressive cliff formations, with hexagonal columns exceeding 2 meters in diameter and reaching 50 meters high, rise dramatically from the coastline. This stunning landmark is a key highlight within Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Moon Cliff
Moon Cliff, in central North Ninepin Island, is a large sloping platform surrounded by hexagonal columns. Long-term weathering has created unique landforms here, offering stunning vistas. The rocks have interesting patterns. It can be reached by boat. It's a key feature within the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Opera Cave
Opera Cave, located on North Ninepin Island, is characterized by its unique setting. Hexagonal volcanic rock columns surround the cave's interior, creating a natural amphitheater. Inside, a tide pool reflects the sky, enhancing the dramatic atmosphere reminiscent of an opera house. The cave is subject to change with the level of the tide.
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Giant's Causeway
The island's hexagonal volcanic rock columns, particularly those surrounding Opera Cave, are comparable to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. These impressive formations showcase the region's volcanic past and dramatic coastal erosion. They're part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Crystal Cliff
Crystal Columns Cliff, on North Ninepin Island, showcases towering hexagonal volcanic rock columns against the sea. Formed from volcanic activity 140 million years ago, these extraordinary columns create a striking geological wonder within Hong Kong's Geopark. It exemplifies nature's power and volcanic history. The cliff offers visitors a fascinating insight into the volcanic history that has shaped Hong Kong's landscape.
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Blowhole
The Blowhole on North Ninepin Island is a fascinating natural feature. Seawater dramatically shoots through a narrow opening in the volcanic rock, creating a spectacular display, especially during high tide. Set against the backdrop of hexagonal volcanic columns, it showcases the power of nature within Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark. It is located south of North Ninepin Island.
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Outdoor Temple
"Outdoor Temple"—a natural enclosure formed by towering hexagonal volcanic rock columns. Sunlight filters through the column gaps, creating a cathedral-like atmosphere. This sanctuary showcases nature's architecture and geological wonders, reminiscent of ancient sacred spaces. These features are also a part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Spiral Staircase Rock
Spiral Staircase Rock on North Ninepin Island is a unique formation showcasing patterns from volcanic activity and sea erosion. It resembles a staircase, highlighting the island's dramatic landscape. Made of hexagonal volcanic rock columns, it's a testament to nature's forces shaping Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark over millions of years. It is one of the unique rock formations characteristic of Hong Kong's geopark.
UNESCO Global Geopark: Ninepin Group
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North Ninepin Island, Ninepin Group
North Ninepin Island, part of the Ninepin Group (Kwo Chau Islands), features rare hexagonal volcanic rock columns, which is the largest in the world. Wave erosion has sculpted signature rock formations and sea caves, such as Big Stove Arch. Reachable by Splitdyboat sightseeing tour or kayaking tour, it offers impressive cliffs and rock formations. The island's columns formed from a volcanic eruption 140 million years ago.
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South Ninepin Island, Ninepin Group
The Ninepin Group showcases dramatic sea erosion. Coastal erosion has created sea caves on South Ninepin Island, including Jacob's Ladder Cave, Backwash Cave, and the Y-shaped Cave. Wave erosion has also formed sea stacks. The islands' columnar-jointed volcanic rocks are undermined by coastal erosion, leading to slumping and toppling. The Ninepin Group is extremely eroded due to the heavy tides that wash against the islands every day. Visitors can see a wide range of coastal erosion landforms. The rock arch (Tiger Mouth Cave) on South Ninepin is the largest sea cave in the Ninepin Group, formed through long-term erosion by ocean waves.