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View of Adamasta Channel from Cheung Chau Typhoon Shelter. Lantau Island is on the left and Cheung Chau on the right. HK Chang Zhou Cheung Chau Bei Chang Zhou Hai Xia Adamasta Channel Sept-2013 001.JPG
View of Adamasta Channel from Cheung Chau Typhoon Shelter. Lantau Island is on the left and Cheung Chau on the right.

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22°13′22″N114°1′18″E / 22.22278°N 114.02167°E / 22.22278; 114.02167

Adamasta Channel
Traditional Chinese 北長洲海峽
Cantonese Yale Bāk chèuhng jāu hói haahp
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