Mount Johnston (Hong Kong)
| Mount Johnston, Hong Kong | |
|---|---|
| 玉桂山 | |
View of Mount Johnston | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°14′17″N 114°09′24″E / 22.2380°N 114.1567°E |
| Geography | |
Mount Johnston, Hong Kong Location of Mount Johnston in Hong Kong | |
| Location | Hong Kong |
Mount Johnston (Chinese: 玉桂山), also known as Yuk Kwai Shan, is a hill located on the island of Ap Lei Chau in Hong Kong. The hill is 196m in height and is a popular site for hiking.
History
This hill is named after Alexander Robert Johnston (14 June 1812 – 21 January 1888), a British colonial official who served twice as Acting Administrator of Hong Kong from 1841 to 1842.[1]
Fake Yuk Kwai Shan
A nearby summit lower than Mount Johnston's (i.e. Yuk Kwai Shan) main peak houses leisure facilities by the government and is called Fake Yuk Kwai Shan by the local hiking community.[2]
Hiking
The steep incline of this hill means that parts of trail leading to its summit from the south side require the use of a rope installed on the mountain.
Road access
There is no road access up the hill.
See also
References
- ^ "Push to change station names". The Standard.
- ^ "..Venues in the Southern District" (PDF). Hong Kong Government District Councils.
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