Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark draws filmmakers with unique geology

Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark draws filmmakers with unique geology

  26 Jun 2025

Located in the eastern and northeastern New Territories, the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark is a large-scale forest park that features rare geological formations, stunning island landscapes, rich biodiversity, and profound cultural heritage. In September 2011, UNESCO added it to its seventh batch of Global Geoparks, making it China’s 26th.

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A view of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark in the eastern and northeastern New Territories in Hong Kong /CGTN
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A view of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark in the eastern and northeastern New Territories in Hong Kong /CGTN
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A view of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark in the eastern and northeastern New Territories in Hong Kong /CGTN
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A view of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark in the eastern and northeastern New Territories in Hong Kong /CGTN

A natural geological museum and a premier eco-tourism destination, the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark comprises two major zones: the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region and the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region, featuring a total of eight scenic areas.

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The hexagonal columns in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region are among the largest in the world in terms of both area and volume. /CGTN
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The hexagonal columns in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region are among the largest in the world in terms of both area and volume. /CGTN
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The hexagonal columns in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region are among the largest in the world in terms of both area and volume. /CGTN

The Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region is famed for its hexagonal rock columns and coastal erosion landforms. These hexagonal columns are among the largest in the world in terms of both area and volume, with individual columns averaging 1.2 meters in diameter.

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Po Pin Chau in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region attracts many filmmakers to use it as a location. /CGTN
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Po Pin Chau in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region attracts many filmmakers to use it as a location. /CGTN
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Po Pin Chau in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region attracts many filmmakers to use it as a location. /CGTN
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Po Pin Chau in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region attracts many filmmakers to use it as a location. /CGTN
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Po Pin Chau in the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region attracts many filmmakers to use it as a location. /CGTN

One of the region’s most iconic landmarks is Po Pin Chau, situated near the east dam of High Island Reservoir – Hong Kong’s largest reservoir in terms of water storage capacity. This striking geological wonder dates back over 100 million years to the Jurassic period. Its dramatic scenery and unique rock formations have made it a popular filming location for both local and international productions. Notably, shots of Po Pin Chau appeared repeatedly in the 2009 Hong Kong crime movie “Murderer,” starring Aaron Kwok.

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