GE2018-34
擁有「香港南極」之稱的蒲台島位於香港的最南端，以經過長年風化、形狀各異的奇岩聞名，當中包括被譽為「香港十大最美岩石」的靈龜上山及佛手岩。透過遊歷島上不同景點，從歷史及自然角度，認識這個香港南方的地質寶藏。
▍路程︰碼頭＞響螺石＞天后廟＞僧人石＞靈龜上山＞燈塔＞南角咀＞佛手崖＞古代石刻＞碼頭
Being the southernmost island of Hong Kong, Po Toi Island is famous for its distinctive rocks, which have gained their spectacular appearance from many centries of weathering. Renowned sites, including Tortoise Rock and Buddha’s Palm Rock, are regarded as the most attractive rocks in Hong Kong.
The trip will take you to visit various geo treasures on the island, including Conch Rock, Tin Hau Temple, Monk Rock, Tortoise Rock, Lighthouse, Nam Kok Tsui, Buddha's Palm Cliff and the 3,000-year-old ancient rock carvings in Nam Tum.
Host: 朱晉德先生 Mr. Jackie Chu (Exploration Geologist; Co-founder, ProjecTerrae)
Trip 1
Date: 26/1 (Sat)
Time: 10:00 - 17:30
Language: English
Fee: $50 (Round-trip fare between Po Toi Island and Aberdeen included)
Quota: 30 (Full)
Trip 2 (Extra Session)
Date: 3/2 (Sun)
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Language: English
Fee: $50 (Round-trip fare between Po Toi Island and Stanley included)
Quota: 30 (Few quotas left!!)
To enrol, please submit your application together with fee to GE office (2/F, Pao Siu Loong Building).
Application Deadline: 12:00nn, 31 Jan 2019 (Thu)
Limited quota, first come first admitted.
Co-organiser: ProjecTerrae
Schedule:
| Date | Time | Venue |
| 26 Jan 2019 | 10:00 - 17:30 | Po Toi Island |
| 03 Feb 2019 | 10:00 - 17:30 | Po Toi Island |
Bio of Instructor(s) 導師簡介:
Mr. Jackie Chu 朱晉德先生
Jackie Chu is an exploration geologist with field experience in Kazakhstan and Indonesia. He graduated in Earth Sciences from The University of Hong Kong and finished his Master’s degree in Marine Geosciences in the University of Plymouth in the UK. His research interest is in environmental geology and resources sustainability. He was the Hong Kong representative for the International Antarctic Expedition 2014.
In 2015, Jackie published the book Hong Kong Mining History which is the first bilingual book compiling the geology and history of over 30 abandoned mining sites in Hong Kong. He is one of the founders of ProjecTerrae, a Hong Kong based charitable organisation that aims to promote the preservation and sustainability of natural resources. Jackie is committed to advancing the development of Earth Sciences and he has previously initiated various seminars, local geological tours, overseas expedition and exhibitions.
Jackie Chu is an exploration geologist with field experience in Kazakhstan and Indonesia. He graduated in Earth Sciences from The University of Hong Kong and finished his Master’s degree in Marine Geosciences in the University of Plymouth in the UK. His research interest is in environmental geology and resources sustainability. He was the Hong Kong representative for the International Antarctic Expedition 2014.
In 2015, Jackie published the book Hong Kong Mining History which is the first bilingual book compiling the geology and history of over 30 abandoned mining sites in Hong Kong. He is one of the founders of ProjecTerrae, a Hong Kong based charitable organisation that aims to promote the preservation and sustainability of natural resources. Jackie is committed to advancing the development of Earth Sciences and he has previously initiated various seminars, local geological tours, overseas expedition and exhibitions.