Ninepin Group
The
Ninepin Group (九針羣島) or
Kwo Chau Islands (果洲羣島) is a group of
islands in the easternmost waters of
Hong Kong. The Ninepin Group falls under the jurisdiction of Sai Kung District of Hong Kong. The islands of the group are:
* East Ninepin Island (Tung Kwo Chau; 東果洲)
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Lung Shuen Pai (龍船') or
Fo Siu Pai (火'')
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Tuen Chau Chai (短洲")
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Shue Long Chau (蕃莨洲) or
Hok Tsai Pai (殼"')
* North Ninepin Island (Pak Kwo Chau; 北果洲)
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Kong Tau Pai (光頭')
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North Ninepin Island (北果洲)
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Sai Chau Mei (細洲尾)
* South Ninepin Island (Nam Kwo Chau; 南果洲)
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Tai Chau (大洲)
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Tai Chau Mei (大洲尾)
Ninepin Group is extremely eroded due to the heavy tides that wash against the islands every day. For a long time, the Ninepin Group was devoid of human presence. However, there is a temple located on Ninepin Group for any fishermen who landed on the islands.
Because no one lives on Ninepin Group, there is no public transportation to the islands. One must rent a boat in order to reach the Ninepin Group.
