Geological and Cultural Heritage of Double Haven with Professor Chan Lung-sang (陳龍生教授)

Date :
Saturday, 11 January 2014
Time :
08:45 – 17:00
Venue :
Meet promptly outside the University Station of the MTR East Rail at 08:45 for 09:00 ferry departure.
Cost :
$600 Member; $700 Non-member; $300 Student with valid ID
Limit :
30
Note :
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Enquiries :
Sef Lam at 6994-4701 or [email protected]

Overview:
Join us for a great outdoor trip to visit some of Hong Kong’s geological and cultural heritage sites with Professor Chan Lung-sang. The Tolo Channel (赤門海峽) – Double Haven (印洲塘) boat trip starts in the morning from Ma Liu Shui Pier and cruises towards Tap Mun (Grassy Island). We will take a short walk to viewing points on Tap Mun before lunch. In the afternoon, we will cruise towards Double Haven via Hung Shek Mun (紅石門) where the reddest rocks in Hong Kong are exposed. This will be followed by a visit to Sai Lau Kong (西流江), the last remaining original fishing village, and a final stop at Ap Chau (鴨洲) before returning to Ma Liu Shui.

Resource Person:
We are privileged to have as guest lecturer, Professor Chan Lung-sang (陳龍生教授) of the Earth Sciences of The University of Hong Kong. Professor Chan is an expert in Hong Kong geology. He received his bachelor degree from Chinese University of Hong Kong and his PhD from University of California at Berkeley. He taught for 10 years in the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and 18 years in the Science Faculty of the University of Hong Kong. His leadership in teaching and learning was recognized when he was awarded the University of Hong Kong’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 2009. A true believer of experiential learning, he has led many field trips around Hong Kong for the public and education sectors. He was invited to guest host the TV documentary series Vanishing Glacier in 2008 and most recently Water of Life.