3 Duck’s Eye
As the smallest inhabited island, the unique breccia rocks in the Duck’s Eye area of Ap Chau (鴨洲)—literally translating to “Duck Island”—are a lesser-known natural wonder of Hong Kong. Situated in-between the islands of Kat O (吉澳) and Sha Tau Kok (沙頭角), the particular brand of breccia found around Duck’s Eye consists of large broken rock fragments cemented together by air, ice, wind, and water, which have then been oxidised red by the iron found in the rock.
The main attraction of Duck’s Eye is a two-by-ten-metre sea arch that was naturally formed. Weak points in the coastal cliff are eroded into caves, then further warped into arches, with the cuts into the middle part deepening and falling off. While you are there, why not also take a visit to the Ap Chau Story Room to find out more about the fisherman community that has settled on the island? Do note that ferries operating between Ma Liu Shui to Kat O and Ap Chau only operate on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
How to get there
- Take the East Rail line to University Station.
- Walk about 15 minutes to Ma Liu Shui Landing 3.
- Board the ferry to Kat O and Ap Chau—the journey should take around two hours.
- Follow the coastline towards the northern point of the island—the journey should be about an hour.