Mount Parker, Hong Kong

Mount Parker is the second-highest peak (532 metres (1,745 ft)) on Hong Kong Island, after Victoria Peak (552 m (1,811 ft)).[1] It is the 40th highest peak of the territory of Hong Kong. It is named after Admiral of the fleet, Sir William Parker, 1st Baronet, of Shenstone.[2]

Mount Parker
柏架山
Mount Parker from Kowloon
Highest point
Elevation532 m (1,745 ft)
Hong Kong Principal Datum 
Naming
Native name柏架山  (Chinese)
Geography
Mount Parker
Location of Mount Parker in Hong Kong
Location Hong Kong
Mount Parker, Hong Kong
Chinese柏架山

Ecology

A rare native tree, the Hong Kong camellia (Camellia hongkongensis), can be found growing on Mount Parker,[3] while another species, Crapnell's camellia (Camellia crapnelliana), was first discovered on the peak.


References

  1. "Lazy Hikes: Mount Parker Road to Tai Tam Road". South China Morning Post. 2012-09-27. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
  2. "香港地方 | 地方 | 地方名稱(三)英官員命名地方". www.hk-place.com. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
  3. "Tai Tam (Quarry Bay Ext.)". www.afcd.gov.hk. Retrieved 2019-09-07.

See also


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