Lung Fu Shan Country Park

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Pinewood Battery is a disused military site constructed around 1903, which has been preserved within the country park. The park has interpretive signage illustrating the historical significance of the battery.

Some visitors have illegally used the site for wargaming. To prevent further damage to the battery, the Country and Marine Parks Authority of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) erected a warning sign, stating that "using or possession of any firearm, airgun, propelling or releasing instrument are prohibited". However, many plastic BB bullets are still found on the site.

View Compass

The View Compass commands an excellent vistas of the western part of the territory and the Victoria Harbour.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lung Fu Shan designated as the 23rd country park". Hong Kong Government. 16 December 1998.
  2. "Draft map for Lung Fu Shan Country Park ready for inspection". Hong Kong Government. 5 June 1998.
  3. "The Centre". Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre. 1 November 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  4. "Our Story". Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  5. "生態速查 BioBlitz | 龍虎山生態速查 Lung Fu Shan BioBlitz". 龍虎山生態速查 LFS BioBlitz. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
Lung Fu Shan Country Park
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The welcome sign of Lung Fu Shan Country Park

Coordinates: 22°16′38″N114°08′09″E / 22.27730°N 114.13571°E / 22.27730; 114.13571