Hong Kong, Hong Kong
High Island Reservoir East Dam
About High Island Reservoir East Dam
Situated within the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, the High Island Reservoir East Dam is famous for its towering hexagonal volcanic rock columns and immense curved dam. A wooden boardwalk lets visitors get close to ancient sea caves, twisted rock seams, and a striking breakwater made of thousands of giant concrete dolosse.
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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