"Through the Time Rift — Canoe Exploration of Diao Zhong Chau"

#HongKongWaterActivities At dawn, the Saigon waters shimmer, and the canoe cuts through the calm, heading toward the natural wonder of Diao Zhong Chau. Passing through the 30-meter-high "Diao Zhong Arch," the waves echo inside the basalt cave like ancient chants. The hexagonal columnar rock formations, forged by volcanic activity millions of years ago, reflect sharply on the clear waters, as if paddling into a rift in geological history. At high tide, the canoe lightly brushes the mossy marks of sea-eroded crevices, fingertips touching the cool rock walls, as if feeling the lingering warmth of volcanic eruptions from 140 million years ago. Entering the secret realm of "Goldfish Tail," sunlight penetrates the sea surface, illuminating coral reefs. Clownfish dart among the staghorn corals, snorkelers dance with the ocean, exclusively enjoying this "Okinawa" of Hong Kong’s glassy waters. Climbing to the island’s heights, one overlooks cliffs sculpted by waves and crescent-shaped bays. The rock layers, etched like celestial scripts, bear witness to the eternal struggle between nature and time. On the return, passing through Ngau Mei Chau, the guide leads through the "Tunnel Cave," where paddle strokes stir waves resonating with the rock walls. The echoes intertwine the awe of modern explorers with the courage of ancient fishermen. As dusk deepens, the canoe, filled with memories weathered by rock salt, sails back, the setting sun stretching shadows into footnotes along the coastline—this journey is not only a physical challenge but also a reverent inquiry into the epic of geological history.