Centre Island, Hong Kong

Its highest point is at 26.8 m.[1] The island has a partially rugged coastline with sections with sandy beaches.

A mid-Neolithic prehistoric site dating back to about 6,000 years ago has been identified on Centre Island during a survey conducted in 1997–1998.

Prehistoric sites have been discovered on two other islands of Tolo Harbour, namely Yuen Chau Tsai (3,000 years, Bronze Age) and Yim Tin Tsai (4,000 years, late Neolithic).

[1] Centre Island was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1982.

Centre Island is part of the Ma Shi Chau Special Area, together with three other islands in Tolo Harbour, namely Ma Shi Chau, Yeung Chau and an unnamed island located about 100 m northeast of the shore of Yim Tin Tsai near Sam Mun Tsai New Village.

Location of Centre Island within Hong Kong.
View of Centre Island, with the island of Yim Tin Tsai in the background.