Kat O: Step into another world
Lying close to China, in the northeast of Plover Cove Country Park, this far-flung island is home to a few hundred people. The 2.4 sq km isle is also known as Crooked Island, thanks to its irregular shape. Getting here is far from easy, but that very fact makes it all the more interesting – the quiet streets here are time capsule-esque.
You should first stop by at Kat O Geoheritage Centre (142 Kat O Main St) – open every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday (except Lunar New Year) from 10 am to 3.30 pm. Opened in 2010, it celebrates the island’s geology and cultural history.
You can also take a wander along the Kat O Nature Trail – this short path winds through the villages before heading upwards and finishing up at a pagoda. Look out for the ancient temples, ancestral halls and three corroded cannons along your way.
Where: Kat O, 益民茶樓
When: May 16, 2015 at 12:00 to 13:30
Why: Eat, chat and explore this exotic island with other geocachers!
Cost will be shared among participants, around HK$100 per head.