Tolo Harbour
| Tolo Harbour | ||
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Hanyu Pinyin Tùlù Gǎng | | |
| Yue: Cantonese | ||
| Jyutping | tou3 lou5 gong2 | |
| IPA | [tʰōu lo̬u kɔ̌ːŋ] | |
Tolo Harbour, or Tai Po Hoi (大埔海; Tùlù Gǎng, historically 大步海; Dà bù hǎi; 'Tai Po Sea') is a sheltered
Geography
Tide Cove aka. Sha Tin Hoi is to the south of the harbour, and Plover Cove, Three Fathoms Cove and Tolo Channel are to its east.
The Shing Mun River empties first into Tide Cove, then the harbour.
Several islands are located in the harbour, including Ma Shi Chau, Centre Island, Yeung Chau and Yim Tin Tsai. Yuen Chau Tsai is a former island, now connected to the mainland by a causeway.
History
In the past
Transportation
Kowloon–Canton Railway was built in 1910s and Tolo Highway in 1980s on its western shore.
Kaito Ferry Services across Tolo Harbour are available:[2]
- Tai Shui Hang – Ma Liu Shui/Tai Mei Tuk
- Ma Liu Shui – Lai Chi Wo
- Ma Liu Shui – Kat O/Ap Chau
- Ma Liu Shui – Tap Mun
- Ma Liu Shui – Tung Ping Chau
See also
References
- ISBN 9789629374419.
- ^ "Transport Department - Kaito Ferry Service Details". www.td.gov.hk. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
External links
- 大埔的珠池 (Standard Chinese)
- Satellite view of the harbour and Tide Cove (centre), and Plover Cove, Three Fathoms Cove and the Tolo Channel (right)
22°26′50″N 114°11′17″E / 22.44722°N 114.18806°E
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