2009

2009.10
Opening of the Tai Po Geoheritage Centre

2009.11
Entered into sistering agreements with Yandangshan Global Geopark of China, Itoigawa Global Geopark of Japan, English Riviera Global Geopark of the UK, and Kanawinka Global Geopark of Australia

2009.11
Becomes a National Geopark of China and wasnamed Hong Kong National Geopark

2009.12
Opening of Lai Chi Wo Geoheritage Centre

2010

2010.06
Participated in International Travel Expo Hong Kong 2010

2010.07
Organised the Geodelicious Festival

2010.08
Introduced the science popularisation educational initiative“Rock Classroom”

2010.08
The first batch of Recommended Geopark Guides(R2Gs) was accredited

2010.09
Opening of the Geopark Visitor Centre and Geo Hub

2010.10
Opening of the Fung Ying Seen Koon Kat O Geoheritage Centre

2010.11
Debut of the Hong Kong Geopark YouTube channel

2010.11
Publication of Handbook for Geopark Guides

2011

2011.02
TheTwitter account @HKgeopark went online

2011.03
Became a sister geopark ofBergstraße-Odenwald Global Geopark of Germany

2011.04
NinaHotel Island South (the former L'hotel Island South) became the first HKGPhotel

2011.05
@HongKongGeopark啟用Instagram account @HongKongGeopark went online

2011.06
HKGP joined the Hong Kong Book Fair

2011.09
Renamed as Hong Kong Global Geopark of China after gaining accession to the GGN

2011.10
The Prehistoric Story Room in the Bank of China Tower opened

2012

2012.05
Became a sister geopark of Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark in Northern Ireland

2012.07
Debut of the Geofolks, mascot of HKGP

2012.10
Hosted the Geopark Management Roundtable

2012.10
Became sister geopark of Wudalianchi Global Geopark of China

2012.11
Published the geopark album Through the Lens

2013

2013.03
Organised a training programme for geopark management staff

2013.06
Became a sister geopark of Unzen Volcanic Area Global Geopark of Japan

2013.06
Formed partnership arrangement with the Messel Pit World Heritage Site in Germany

2013.06
Organised exchange activities E-classroom

2013.09
Established the Geopark School Programme

2013.11
Hosted the first Asia Pacific Geotourism Conference

2013.12
Organised an Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Volcanology and Signage Workshop

2014

2014.05
Became a sister geopark of Lesvos Island Global Geopark of Greece

2014.05
Hosted an Asia Pacific Geoparks Workshop

2014.07
Hongkong Post used Geopark-themed definitive stamps

2014.07
Opening of the HKGP Volcano Discovery Centre

2015

2015.03
Organised a training course under the Geoscience Capacity Building Programme

2015.11
Renamed as Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (HKUGGp) in 2015 when the GGN became a formal UNESCO programme

2016

2016.01
New kaito ferry service between Ma Liu Shui and Lai Chi Wo was launched

2016.01
Organised the Geo delicious Competition

2016.05
Extension of the High Island Geo Trail with a wooden boardwalk to explore a sea cave

2016.07
Released the Hong Kong Geopark Food Map

2017

2017.06
Organised a seminar on community sustainable development

2017.07
Published a geotourism magazine

2017.07
HighIsland Geo Trail was awarded with the “My favourite hiking route in Hong Kong”under “U Green Awards”

2018

2018.04
Opening of the Ap Chau Story Room

2018.04
Hosted the Asia Pacific Geoparks Exchange Programme

2018.06
Participated inthe International Travel Expo Hong Kong 2018 as an exhibitor to promoteUNESCO Global Geoparks

2018.07
Introduction of green minibus service to serve East Dam of High Island Reservoir

2018.09
The$500 banknotes with the hexagonal columns of Hong Kong Geopark as theme wereissued

2018.09
New kaito ferry service between Ma Liu Shiu, Kat O and Ap Chau was launched

2018.10
After the strike of a super typhoon, volunteered manpower to help clean up, deliver essentials, and liaise with the corresponding departments and utility companies to remove fallen trees, repair damaged footpaths, and resume electricity supply

2019

2019.01
Received the “My favourite natural attraction in Hong Kong” award under the “U Green Awards”

2019.08
Publication of The Story of Ap Chau

2019.10
Completion and opening of the Kat O Story Room

2019.12
Completion and opening of the Kat Sai Village Story Room

2020

2020.10
Publication of Kat O • The Lucky Harbour

2021

2021.03
Opening of the Siu Ying Story Room

2009.11
Becomes a National Geopark of China and was named HongKong National Geopark

2011.09
Renamed asHong Kong Global Geopark of China after gaining accession to the GGN

2015.11
Renamedas Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (HKUGGp) in 2015 when the GGN becomes becamea formal UNESCO programme

Hong Kong Geopark’s first 10th anniversary video is out now!

Hong Kong Geopark’s first 10th anniversary video is out now! The video series titled Hong Kong has a UNESCO Global Geopark features dialogues with Kelvin Yuen, renowned landscape photographer, and Cindy Choi, Chairman of the Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong, who share their feelings about Hong Kong Geopark. This is the first release in a 10-part series with different themes for each episode. The other nine videos will be out between July and December. We hope they will give you a better picture of our geopark.
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Watch video:
https://youtu.be/MJYeUDcqAcs

Upcoming event: “Hong Kong Geopark 10th Anniversary Public Talk Series”

Hands up if you have been to Hong Kong Geopark! How much do you know about the geography, geology, history and stories of this check-in hot spot?Hong Kong Geopark is co-organising six “Hong Kong Geopark 10th Anniversary Public Talk Series” with Hong Kong Science Museum. Star guests are invited to tell you everything you want to know about Hong Kong Geopark,.The first lecture is scheduled for 2:00 to 3:30pm on 25 July (Sunday). Five experienced geopark guides will present Hong Kong Geopark’s top attractions..See you at Hong Kong Science Museum! Don’t miss the new Earth Science Gallery, with its exciting interactive games, while you’re there.
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Hong Kong Geopark 10th Anniversary Public Talk SeriesDates: 25/7, 1/8, 8/8, 12/9, 26/9, 10/10
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum* Free admission on a first-come, first-served basis

Upcoming event: Geopark Thematic Roving Exhibition

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will organize a geopark thematic roving exhibition in a number of shopping malls from July to September.The first show will be held in the Domain Mall, Yau Tong. The exhibition will last for four days from 24 to 27 July. The exhibition features a number of interactive games, as well as exquisite postcards and special souvenir stamps. Please visit the show and check in!
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An editorial on Hong Kong Geopark in Ming Pao Weekly (Chinese only)

An editorial on Hong Kong Geopark in Ming Pao Weekly (Chinese only)To mark the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong Geopark, the Ming Pao Weekly magazine has issued an article about Hong Kong Geopark is available on their websitean electronic version‍

HK Geopark’s first 10th anniversary video is out now! 2021.7.20

HK Geopark 10th Anniversary Public Talk Series 2021.7.20

Geopark Thematic Roving Exhibition 2021.7.20

HK Geopark in Ming Pao Weekly 2021.7.20

Explore Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark through latest video!

Rediscover
Hong Kong Geopark

Date: 25 July (Sun)
1400-1530

Speaker: Recommended Geopark Guides
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Free admission to the venue, first come, first served
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Introduction：
Hong Kong Geopark offers a long list of geosites, but which of them are must-see destinations? Our experienced geopark guide is happy to recommend the best sightseeing routes and comment on geo-attractions along the way.

六角岩柱的秘密

日期：2021.08.01 （日）
講者：鄧麗君博士
（土木工程拓展署高級土力工程師)
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六角岩柱的秘密2

日期：2021.08.01 （日）
講者：鄧麗君博士
（土木工程拓展署高級土力工程師)
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The secrets of
hexagonal columns

Date: 1 Aug (Sun)1400-1530
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Speaker: Dr. Denise Tang

Free admission to the venue, first come, first served
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introduction：
Hexagonal columnar rock is the most representative geoheritage in Hong Kong Geopark. How unique is this landform? In what setting and through what processes did it evolve? Dr Denise Tang gives you the answers from an accurate scientific perspective.

The story of
Hong Kong fossils

Date:：8 Aug (Sun)
14：00-15：30

Speaker：Dr. Michael Pittman
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong

Registration: Free admission to the venue, first come, first served
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Introduction：
Whenprehistoric animals and plants or their remains were accidentally buried, manyof them turned into fossils through long geological processes. A fair number offossils have been recorded in Hong Kong over the years. Listen to Dr MichaelPittman’s fascinating stories about these fossils, and learn how Hong Kong’senvironment evolved over 400 million years.

Custom and cultural heritage of
geopark communities

Date：26 Sep (Sun) 1400-1530

Speaker：Prof. Liu Tik Sang
Associate Professor, Division of Humanities, Director of South China Research Center, TheHong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Registration: Free admission to the venue, first come, first served

Introduction：
Hong Kong Geopark is home to many Hakka and fishing communities, which have preserved their original charm and century-oldc ustoms. Professor Liu Tik Sang reveals the little known heritage and culture of these villages, which are just a stone’s throw from urban Hong Kong.

Collective memory of
geopark communities

Date：26 Sep (Sun) 1400-1530

Speaker：Representatives of geopark communities

Registration: Free admission to the venue, first come, first served

Introduction：
For more than 100 years, Hong Kong’s indigenous residents have witnessed the transformation of a fishing village into a world-famous financial centre. Let geopark community representatives from Ap Chau, Kat O and Lai Chi Wo tell you how the rural way of life changed and how they moved with the times.

Hong Kong Geopark in the eyes of
a master photographer

Date：10 Oct (Sun)1400-15300

Speaker：Mr. Kelvin Yuen

Registration: Free admission to the venue, first come, first served
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Introduction：
Hong Kong Geopark is famous for spectacular rock formations. How do these natural features appeal to a master photographer? Mr Kelvin Yuen has been to every corner of Hong Kong Geopark over the years. He is pleased to share his creative journey and his personal favourites.

2021

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