Ma Shi Chau

Ma Shi Chau

Ma Shi Chau (Chinese: 馬屎洲 Cantonese: ma5 si2 zau1) is one of the 235 islands of Hong Kong, under the administration of Tai Po District. It is located in Tolo Harbour (吐露港), which is in the northeast of the New Territories (新界).

It is connected with Yim Tin Tsai by a narrow strip of land that is only accessible when the tide is low.

Its name literally means "horse excrement island".

Ma Shi Chau is part of Ma Shi Chau Special Area.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Ma Shi Chau Special Area — (馬屎洲特別地區) is a Special Area of Hong Kong. It is located in Tai Po District and in Tolo Harbour, in the northeast of the New Territories. The Special Area comprises four islands in Tolo Harbour, namely Ma Shi Chau, Centre Island (丫洲), Yeung Chau… …   Wikipedia

  • Tung Lung Chau — Map of Hong Kong showing the location of Tung Lung Chau. The cliffs on the east coast of …   Wikipedia

  • Anthony Wong Chau-Sang — Anthony Wong au Festival International de Toronto 2008 Naissance 2 novembre 1961 …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Anthony Wong Chau Sang — Anthony Wong au Festival International de Toronto 2008 Naissance 2 novembre 1961 …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Anthony Wong Chau-sang — Anthony Wong au Festival International de Toronto 2008 Données clés Naissance 2 …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Anexo:Episodios de Crayon Shin-chan — Ésta es la lista de episodios de la serie de dibujos basada en el manga Shin Chan. Esta serie se emite actualmente en España, en Neox y Cartoon Network. Lleva desde 1992 emitiéndose en Japón de forma continua, realizando un capítulo por semana… …   Wikipedia Español

  • Conservation in Hong Kong — Geography of Hong Kong Amusement parks Areas (Neighbourhoods) Bays Beaches Buildings and structures &# …   Wikipedia

  • Islands and peninsulas of Hong Kong — Hong Kong comprises the Kowloon peninsula and 236 islands, the largest being Lantau Island and the second largest being Hong Kong Island. Ap Lei Chau is the most densely populated island in the world. [http://www.find mba.com/university/346/city… …   Wikipedia

  • Tai Po District — Infobox HK District official name = Tai Po District map caption = Location in Hong Kong google = leader title = District Council Chairman leader name = Cheng Chun ping, JP constituencies = 19 area note = area magnitude = 1 E9 area total = 148.05… …   Wikipedia

  • Marine parks in Hong Kong — Geography of Hong Kong Amusement parks Areas (Neighbourhoods) Bays Beaches Buildings and structures  …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”