Lo Yan Shan

Lo Yan Shan (Chinese: 老人山; lit. 'Elderly Mountain') is a mountain on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, with a height of 303 metres (994 ft) above sea level.[1]

Lo Yan Shan
老人山
Summit of Lo Yan Shan
Highest point
Elevation303 m (994 ft)
Coordinates22°13′39″N 113°59′24″E
Geography
Lo Yan Shan
Location of Lo Yan Shan in Hong Kong
LocationLantau Island,  Hong Kong

Geology

Lo Yan Shan is in the Red area on Lantau Island

Lo Yan Shan is formed by Granitic rocks, unlike many of the tallest mountains on Lantau Island, such as Lantau Peak, which are formed by Volcanic rocks.

Geography

Hill fire lookout building on the summit of Lo Yan Shan

Lo Yan Shan is the tallest mountain on Chi Ma Wan peninsula.[2] The Lantau Trail passes through the summit.

See also

References

  1. "District Council Constituency Boundaries" (PDF). HK Government Electoral Affairs Commission.
  2. "Where to find solitude hiking on Hong Kong's Lantau Island". South China Morning Post. 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2020-05-18.


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