What types of facilities are available for the tourists there?
What types of flora and fauna that attract the tourists?
Clearwater Bay is a bay on the east shore of Hong Kong located within Clearwater Bay Country Park. Located in the New Territories Clearwater Bay HK is a great escape from the city life. Surrounded by rough rocks and wild scenery the area is popular among tourists and locals alike. The Hong Kong tourist attraction is known for its spectacular and picture perfect beauty. Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong is situated around the Kowloon mountain range. The Hong Kong beach is a perfect place for many activities like swimming and sunbathing. Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong is a very well developed and maintained beach of the region. The tranquil surroundings and relaxing environment of this attraction will help you to relax and unwind. Take a break from for hectic sightseeing schedule and visit the refreshing tourist site the- Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong. The sources of information are http://travel.mapsofworld.com/hong-kong/tourist-attractions/clear-water-bay.html and http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/clearwater-bay.html and http://www.afcd.gov.hk/textonly/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou_cwb/cou_vis_cou_cwb.html
A wide range of facilities are also provided on the beaches, including carparking facilities, refreshment kiosks, barbecue pits, changing rooms, shower facilities and most important of all, like saving and first aid services are provided.
The Clearwater Bay peninsula is extremely rich in flora. In addition to natural forests, there are many mature plantations. Common plants include Incense Tree (Aquilaria sinensis), Ivy Tree (Schefflera heptaphylla), Lance-leaved Sterculia (Sterculia lanceolata), Elephant's Ear (Macaranga tanarius), Opposite-leaved Fig (Ficus hispida), Autumn Maple (Bischofia javanica), 五味子石櫟, Lingnan Garcinia (Garcinia oblongifolia), 水楠 and pines trees. The High Junk Peak Country Trail passes through extensive wild shrublands and fung shui woods.
Most locally common bird species can be found here. Examples are Chinese Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis), Spotted Dove (Steptopelia chinensis), Red Turtle-dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica), Hwamei (Garrulax canorus), Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus), Great Tit (Parus major), Crested Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), Great Tit (Parus major) and Magpie (Pica pica), while unusual species like Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus), Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans) and Great Coucal (Centropus sinensis) occasional occur. In coastal areas near Tai Hang Tun and Lung Ha Wan, Common Gulls (Larus canus) are often seen in elegant flight.
Supported by diverse and abundant flora, butterflies thrive in Clearwater Bay Country Park. Common species are Common Mormon (Papilio polytes), Glassy Tiger (Parantica aglea melanoides), Common Tiger (Danaus genutia genutia), Red-base Jezebel (Delias pasithoe), Lime Blue (Chilades lajus), Ceylon Blue Glassy Tiger (Ideopsis similis similis), Paris Peacock (Papilio paris), Large Faun (Faunis eumeus eumeus) and Lemon Pansy (Junonia lemonias lemonias). In contrast, mammals are seldom seen, with the exception of the Wild Boar (Sus scrofa). If you are lucky, you might have a brief encounter with the Masked Palm Civet (Paguma larvata).
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8 Comments:
Hi Cynthia and Hien,
How could you make the two questions on facilities and flora & fauna more geographical or more related to tourism?
-Ms Tham
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January 12, 2010 at 8:10 AM
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By Tourism With Ms Tham, at
January 15, 2010 at 1:22 PM
yes, i agree that it is a natural attraction . the tourists not only can see the beautiful view but also can experience new climate there
hien and cynthia
By 
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January 15, 2010 at 1:22 PM
This is a natural attraction because people go to this place to enjoy the scenic views of the beaches and natural forest. It can also be classified as cultural and shopping tourism.
By , at
January 18, 2010 at 11:04 AM
We agree that Ha Long Bay is nature-based tourism because it has beautiful scenery and many species of animals can be seen there. We also think that it is leisure tourism as people go there to relax and have fun (swimming and sunbathing).
By , at
January 18, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Nononononononoo...
*Correction : it's Clearwater bay we are talking about.
By iaM|Mai, at
January 18, 2010 at 11:23 AM
In my opinion, people don't go all the way to HK just for the bay. I think Hong Kong is a cultural attraction as well since many people go there for shopping and good food :)
moi
By Tourism With Ms Tham, at
January 18, 2010 at 11:39 AM
I agree with moi. the nature is also an attraction, but maybe it is more of a human-made cultural attraction (buildings)
Angeline
By , at
January 18, 2010 at 11:44 AM