Mount Stenhouse

Mount Stenhouse
山地塘/陰山
Mount Stenhouse is the mountain in the middle. Taken in July 2011.
Highest point
Elevation353 m (1,158 ft)
Coordinates22°11′30″N 114°07′39″E / 22.19165°N 114.12760°E / 22.19165; 114.12760
Geography
Mount Stenhouse
Location of Mount Stenhouse in Hong Kong
LocationLamma Island,  Hong Kong

Mount Stenhouse or Shan Tei Tong (Chinese: 山地塘/陰山) is the highest peak on Lamma Island in Hong Kong, with a height of 353 metres (1,158 ft) above sea level.[1][2]

It is probably named after Humphrey Fleming Senhouse, but acquired a misspelling over time.

Access

The paths leading up to the summit are rocky and not maintained by the government.[2] Only experienced hikers should summit this peak.

References

  1. ^ "The best way to hike Lamma's wild side this summer". South China Morning Post. 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  2. ^ a b "How to Plan a Day Trip to Lamma Island". Discovery. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2020-05-30.

See also