Huang Chuk Hang Rock Carvings

Huang Chuk Hang Rock Carvings

The Huang Chuk Hang Rock Carvings are prehistoric rock carvings in Hong Kong, located beside a small stream in the northeastern part of Wong Chuk Hang on Hong Kong Island, near the area of Nam Fung Road. They have been designated as a declared monument of Hong Kong.

The Huang Chuk Hang Rock Carvings are notable for featuring three distinct sets of spiral patterns that resemble animal eyes, though some suggest they are thunder motifs used to ward off flooding. Their style bears a strong resemblance to two other sets of rock carvings found on Cheung Chau and Po Toi Island. What makes the Huang Chuk Hang Rock Carvings unique is that they are located about 1 kilometer inland, unlike other rock carvings in Hong Kong which are situated along the coast. Some speculate that the area where the carvings were found was once near the sea during the Neolithic period, while others note that a stream still runs beneath the carvings, keeping them relatively close to water.

Rock Carvings at Wong Chuk Hang

Reason to visit: One of Hong Kong’s oldest prehistoric rock carvings