| High Junk Peak, Hong Kong | |
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| 釣魚翁 | |
 View of High Junk Peak from Miu Tsai Tun | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 344 m (1,129 ft) Hong Kong Principal Datum  |
| Coordinates | 22°17′44.9″N 114°17′9.02″E / 22.295806°N 114.2858389°E / 22.295806; 114.2858389 |
| Geography | |
  High Junk Peak, Hong KongLocation of High Junk Peak in Hong Kong
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| Location |  Hong Kong |
High Junk Peak (Chinese: 釣魚翁; lit. 'Kingfisher') is a mountain inside Clear Water Bay Country Park, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, with a height of 344 metres (1,129 ft).
Geography
High Junk Peak is the highest peak in the Clear Water Bay Peninsula region. To the north lies a mountain called Miu Tsai Tun.
The High Junk Peak Country Trail runs through the foot of High Junk Peak, west of the Summit. There are no roads that lead to the summit. The trails to the summit are rather rocky and steep, and not maintained by the government, so proper hiking footwear is advisable.
High Junk Peak is considered by hikers as one of the three sharp peaks in Hong Kong because of its precipitous incline.
Hiking
High Junk Peak is located in Hong Kong's Clear Water Bay District. It is easily recognizable by the pointed peak that gives the mountain its iconic moniker. The start point of the hike is Ng Fai Tin, and is accessible by several buses.
There are several routes and ways to climb High Junk Peak, including a route that doesn't go up to the summit. This makes the route suitable for all types of hikers.
Those heading up to the peak should proceed with care. In the past, there was a steep, slippery route down from the summit, but there are now a set of rudimentary steps, making the decline much easier.
From the summit, the Lobster Bay coast can be seen on one side, while views on the opposite side are more city-based, stretching all the way to Kowloon!
Geology
High Junk Peak is formed by Volcanic rocks, like many of the tallest mountains in Hong Kong, such as Tai Mo Shan. Some shorter mountains in Hong Kong are formed by older Granitic rocks.
References
- "High Junk Peak Country Trail". Archived from the original on 2019-10-26. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
- "Hong Kong's 'Three Sharp Peaks': What You Need to Know". Hong Kong Hike. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "3 Ways to Hike High Junk Peak: Easy, Medium and Hard". Hong Kong Hike. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
External links
- High Junk Peak Country Trail Archived 2019-10-26 at the Wayback Machine
See also
22°17′45″N 114°17′09″E / 22.295806°N 114.285839°E / 22.295806; 114.285839
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