Cape D'Aguilar

English

Etymology

Named after George Charles d'Aguilar, first Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong.

Proper noun

Cape D'Aguilar

1. A cape in Shek O, Southern district, Hong Kong.
   • 1999, Edward Stokes, “The Countryside”, in Exploring Hong Kong's Countryside: A Visitor's Companion‎^[1], 1st English edition, Hong Kong: Hong Kong Tourist Association, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 33, column 2:

     Just 10 kilometres in a straight line from Admiralty, Cape D’Aguilar is unforgettable. The southeastern tip of Hong Kong Island, it is one of the territory’s loveliest coastal settings.

   • 2021 December 11, Teele Rebane, “HKFP Guide: Hong Kong’s Cape d’Aguilar – easy hiking with historical curios and sweeping sea views”, in Hong Kong Free Press‎^[2], archived from the original on 7 January 2022, HKFP VENTURE:

     When Sunday afternoon rolls around and Monday looms on the horizon, beat the blues with a hike to Cape D’Aguilar. With its proximity to the city and sweeping sea views this hike above Shek O beach is perfect for beginners and families.

Translations

cape in Hong Kong

• Chinese:

  Cantonese: 鶴咀／鹤咀 (hok⁶ zeoi²)