Английская Википедия:Cape D'Aguilar
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Cape D'Aguilar (Шаблон:Zh-t) is a cape on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The cape is on the southeastern end of D'Aguilar Peninsula. To its north are Shek O and D'Aguilar Peak.
Name
It is named after Major-General George Charles d'Aguilar.
Geography
Cape D'Aguilar is in the Southern District.[1] Nearby, there are two small islands collectively called Kau Pei Chau (Шаблон:Lang). A channel called Sheung Sze Mun (Шаблон:Lang) is located close to the cape.
Marine Reserve
Cape D'Aguilar is environmentally protected as part of the Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve.
Sightseeings
Common sightseeings for visitors include the Bones of Miss Willy, a whale's skeleton display mounted in front of the University of Hong Kong Swire Institute of Marine Science.
The Crab's Eye is a sea cave off the Cape D'Aguilar Road, connected to the Thunder Cave. It is also a popular sightseeing point for tourists.
Another popular sightseeing point is the Bokhara Battery, the remains of an artillery battery that is used during the Battle of Hong Kong.[2]
See also
- Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse
- Green Island Lighthouse Compound
- Waglan Lighthouse
- Tang Lung Chau Lighthouse
References
External links
Шаблон:Southern District, Hong Kong
Шаблон:HongKongIsland-geo-stub
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Historic building appraisal aab.gov.hk
