Record SL-689897 · Wikidata Q16853135
Kwun Yam Shan
觀音山
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Elevation
552
m
1,811 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
22.4264° N,
114.1191° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaKwun Yam Shan (Chinese: 觀音山) is a mountain located in northern Hong Kong and its peak is in the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, at the border of Tai Po District and Yuen Long District, branching north from the highest mountain in Hong Kong, namely Tai Mo Shan. The mountain is named after Kwun Yam, a Chinese interpretation of Boddhisattva Avalokiteśvara. According to San-on County Gazetteer, there was a Kwun Yam Temple on its summit. It was mentioned in the county gazetteer because of its distinct shape, its sharp rise reaching the sky, and its religious nature to local.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Kung Tau | 533 m | E 96° | 1.0 km |
| Hung Fa Teng | 824 m | SE 150° | 1.3 km |
| Hau Ngam Teng | 739 m | SE 134° | 1.6 km |
| Wo Tong Kong | 704 m | S 188° | 1.6 km |
| Ma Tsai Tung South Peak | 429 m | N 338° | 1.7 km |
| Yuen Leng Tau | 442 m | E 74° | 1.9 km |