Black Hill, Hong Kong

Black Hill (Chinese: 五桂山) is a hill between the communities of Lam Tin and Tiu Keng Leng, Hong Kong. It is named for former administrator Major General Wilsone Black, a British Army officer in the 19th century.

Black Hill, Hong Kong
五桂山
One of Black Hill's summits
Highest point
Elevation304 m (997 ft)
Coordinates22°18′43.48″N 114°14′44.36″E 
Geography
Black Hill, Hong Kong
Location of Black Hill in Hong Kong
Location Hong Kong

Geography
Left of middle are the three main peaks of Black Hill. Right of middle lies Chiu Keng Wan Shan. On the far right, Devil's Peak can be seen

Black Hill has several major peaks, and the tallest of which is 304m in height.[1] To the south lies another hill called Chiu Keng Wan Shan. Parts of Lam Tin are built on the foot of Black Hill.

Access

There is no road access to the summit of this hill, so cars cannot reach the peak. A recent wildfire in December 2019 had made the trails on this mountain sandy and loose. A large part of the trail on this mountain is rocky and may not be suitable for beginning hikers.

Infrastructure

The Tseung Kwan O Line of the Mass Transit Railway passes through tunnels below Black Hill to enter Tseung Kwan O New Town at Tiu Keng Leng from Yau Tong.

The Tseung Kwan O Tunnel connects Kwun Tong to Po Lam in the Tseung Kwan O area. Parts of the new Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel will also traverse this mountain.

Microwave repeater on Black Hill

See also

References
  1. "Ch5 Analysis of The Hong Kong Landscape". www.pland.gov.hk. Retrieved 7 September 2019.

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