Geo Gourmets Enrich Tourists’ Experience According to the UNESCO objectives, geopark does not focus on geological and geomorphological conservation alone; it should also enhance socio-economic development. To promote local participation, the department has been working in partnership with local restaurateurs’ to create some geological dishes for visitors, in a way to enrich tourists’ experience, as well as enhancing local economy.

Sai Kung Geoheritage Information Centre Sai Kung Geoheritage Information Centre aims to provide information of Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region of the Hong Kong National Geopark and to arouse public awareness on conserving the valuable geological features of the Geopark. [ Please click here for the information of Geoheritage Centre ]

Friends of the Country Parks Lai Chi Wo Geoheritage Centre Opened Lai Chi Wo Geoheritage Centre was opened on 6th December. Located in Hakka village, Lai Chi Wo of North Eastern New Territory, the centre is surrounded by beautiful and diverse natural environment. It aims at promoting the geo-resource to visitors in order to raise their awareness of the need for preserving those precious resources. [ Please click here for the information of Geoheritage centre ]

Fixed Point Tour Guides (Fixed point guided tour will be suspended in August. )

In order to raise public's interest of geology, AFCD organizes fixed point tour guides in High Island Geo Trail during Sunday and public holidays (3 sessions each day). Please click here for details.

GRAND OPEN OF HONG KONG NATIONAL GEOPARK

Hong Kong National Geopark was opened in 3 November 2009. The opening ceremony was officiated by Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang. Other officiating guests included the Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR), Mr Wang Min; Director-General of the MLR's Department of Geological Environment, Mr Guan Fengjun; member of the International Expert Group for Global Geoparks Network, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Professor Ibrahim Komoo; member of the honorary committee of Global Geoparks Network, UNESCO, Dr Wolfgang Eder; Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau; Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Alan Wong; Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Mr James Tien; Chairman of the Country and Marine Parks Board, Professor Nora Tam; and Convenor of the Task Force of Hong Kong Geopark, Professor Jim Chi-yung.

Secretary for the Environment (right) received the certificate of National Park from Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Land and Resources		From left: Mr Guan Fengjun, Dr Wolfgang Eder,Mr Donald Tsang,Mr Wang Min,Mr Edward Yau and Mr Alan Wong celebrated the opening of Hong Kong National Geopark

In the same occasion, it was announced that Hong Kong National Geopark established sistering relationship with four geoparks from mainland and oversea. They are Yandangshan Geopark of China, Itoigawa Geopark of Japan, English Riviera Geopark of UK and Kanawinka Geopark of Australia. The sistership relationship will enhance the network of information exchange and pubilcity between geoparks.

Representatives from four geoparks signed the sistering agreement with Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (center)

HONG KONG NATIONAL GEOPARK

The National Geopark Assessment Committee has conducted a complete assessment on the establishment and management of Hong Kong Geopark and approved it meeting all the requirements of National Geopark Status at Beijing in September 2009.

HKSAR Chief Executive expressed that through the national geopark network, Hong Kong can gain relevant experience, preserve valuable geological and topographical resources more comprehensively, raise the public's awareness about geo-science, and foster the development of eco-tourism by adding new attractions.