Shek O Quarry

Shek O Quarry is a quarry in , . Shek O Quarry is situated nearby to the mountain saddle , as well as near the scenic viewpoint .
Photo: Minghong, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include D’Aguilar Peak and Shek O Beach.

Peak
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D'Aguilar Peak or Hok Tsui Shan is a hill in southeastern . D'Aguilar Peak is clearly visible from the Dragon's Back trail, although the trail doesn't traverse its summit. It is named after Major-General Sir George Charles d'Aguilar.

Beach
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is a gazetted beach located facing Island Bay in , , Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government. is situated 1½ km northeast of Shek O Quarry.

Peak
or Ta Lan Tsing Teng Shan is a hill in southern . It is the tallest hill along the Dragon's Back trail.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stanley and Tai Long Wan.

Suburb
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or Chek Chue, is a coastal town and a popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong. It is located on on . It is east of and west of , adjacent to and . is situated 2½ km west of Shek O Quarry.

Suburb
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Big Wave Bay or is a bay in the of Hong Kong. It is located on the eastern coast of , south of and north of . This bay should not be confused with the bay with the same name in Sai Kung. is situated 3 km north of Shek O Quarry.

Quarter
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is an area in the southern in Hong Kong. It is a popular site for barbecue and swimming with a beach and lifeguard services available from April to October. is situated 3½ km west of Shek O Quarry.

Shek O Quarry

Latitude
22.22198° or 22° 13′ 19″ north
Longitude
114.23953° or 114° 14′ 22″ east
Open location code
7PJP66CQ+QR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 106602578
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­quarry
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­brownfield
Wiki­data ID
Q15934665
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Shek O Quarry” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “石澳石礦場”

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