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Kat O (), also named Crooked Island, is an island in northeast Hong Kong.
O Pui Tong () is a bay surrounded by the crook-shaped Crooked Island and Yeung Chau. O Pui Tong, together with the northwestern waters of Kat O, are two of the 26 designated marine fish culture zones in Hong Kong.
During the Ming dynasty, a decree required all inhabitants to leave the island. Then in the 1660s, soon after the end of the dynasty, it was re-settled by Hakka people. Other residents were Tanka people fishermen.
The island is home to three cannons. These are thought to have been made in the west, during the 19th century.
The Kat O Nature Trail is 1 km long, stretching from the Kat O Ferry Pier to Ko Tei Teng ().
The Kat O Geoheritage Centre (at No. 142 Kat O Main Street) was opened in 2010 Time Out Hong Kong: "Secret Hong Kong islands" , 29 Apr 2014 by Kat O villagers, volunteer groups and the government to raise public awareness of geo-conservation, as part of the Hong Kong Geopark.Hong Kong Geopark: Kat O Geoheritage Centre
Features
The Tin Hau Temple at Kat O is estimated to be built in 1763. It is listed as a Grade III historic building.Antiquities Advisory Board. List of the 1,444 Historic Buildings with Assessment Results Part of the temple building was used for the Tat O School until the school was moved to a new location in 1957. A Pak Kung Shrine is also located in the vicinity.
Conservation
Kat O has been part of the Plover Cove (Extension) Country Park since 1979. Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department: Plover Cove Country Park
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