Wong Lung Hang Channel

Wong Lung Hang Channel

Wong Lung Hang Stream is located at the southern part of the Tung Chung New Town. It originates from the area near Lin Fa Shan and flows from the southeast to the northwest and finally drains into Tung Chung Bay. It is an Ecologically Important Stream. The water quality is also good according to the result of EPD river water quality monitoring programme.

Wong Lung Hang Channel

The section from Tei Po New Village to the upper hillside area in Wong Lung Hang is a typical hillside stream with bedrocks and the stream banks are overgrown with dense woody plant community, which includes native trees, shrubs, small trees and climbers. The watercourse at the lower section opposite to Ma Wan New Village is lined with concrete. This section is sparsely covered by herbs.

Wong Lung Hang Channel

Extensive secondary woodland is identified along Wong Lung Hang River and Wong Lung Hang Road. The overstorey of the woodland is dominated by trees. Part of the canopy of the woodland is covered by climbers. The understorey is rich in common shrubby community.

Wong Lung Hang Channel

There is a hillside shrubland at the southeast of Tei Po New Village. Typical shrubland plants are recorded.

Wong Lung Hang Channel

Two small pieces of plantation stand are identified next to the access road at the northern part of the area. This plantation is dominated by exotic trees as the overstorey. Other self-seeded trees and low number of shrubs are also found in this plantation.

Wong Lung Hang Channel

The developed area includes Ma Wan New Village, Tei Po New Village and the roads. Ornamental plants are planted in this area. Fruit trees are also found inside the villages.