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7 unusual facts about Outlying Islands


Central Ferry Piers, Hong Kong

The ferries mostly depart to Outlying Islands in the New Territories, with the exception of Pier 1 serving as a government pier, and ferries from Pier 7 going to Kowloon.

Hui Chiu-yin

After his retirement from Hong Kong Police Force, he was invited to join New World First Ferry in 1996 as he is familiar with the matters of Outlying Island.

Islands District

The term Outlying Islands tends to refer to the islands of the Islands District.

Kai-to

They are usually used to serve remote coastal settlements in the territory's outlying islands.

Kwai Chung Hospital

Located near Princess Margaret Hospital, it provides 1372 psychiatric beds and serves the population of Kowloon, Kwai Chung, Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan, Tung Chung and Outlying Islands.

Lugard Road

Densely shaded for most of its length, Lugard Road provides vistas of Victoria Harbour, distant islands, and densely packed city beneath.

New World First Ferry

Since then it introduced 10 fast vessels on Outlying Islands routes to phase out the rented vessels and to improve services.


Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Performer

Sam Heughan for Outlying Islands at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs at the Royal Court


see also

Groote Oost

Moluccas (Amboina), including the Moluccas, West New Guinea, and other outlying islands such as Wetar and Aru

Kai-to

There are currently 78 fixed kai-to routes, mostly used to ferry passengers between the outlying islands of Lantau Island, Peng Chau, Cheung Chau, Lamma Island, among others, to the west of Hong Kong, and to enclave villages in the Tolo Harbour, Double Haven, Port Shelter, etc. in eastern New Territories.