Kwun Yam Shan (Yuen Long District)

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Kwun Yam Shan, Hong Kong
觀音山
Kwun Yam Shan, Hong Kong is located in Hong Kong
Kwun Yam Shan, Hong Kong
Kwun Yam Shan, Hong Kong
Location of Kwun Yam Shan in Hong Kong
Highest point
Elevation546 m (1,791 ft)
Coordinates22°25′33.78″N 114°7′3.85″E / 22.4260500°N 114.1177361°E / 22.4260500; 114.1177361
Geography
Location Hong Kong

Kwun Yam Shan (Chinese: 觀音山) is a mountain located in northern Hong Kong near Kadoorie Farm.[1] There is another hill called Kwun Yam Shan near Tai O on Lantau Island in southwestern Hong Kong.

Kwun Yam (Boddhisattva Avalokitesvara) Statue
Statue of Kwun Yam (Boddhisattva Avalokiteśvara)

Geography[]

Kwun Yam Shan is 546m in height, to the north of Tai Mo Shan, the tallest mountain in Hong Kong.

Hiking[]

Kwun Yam Shan is a popular destination for springtime cherry blossom viewing.[2]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Kwun Yum Shan Summit - KFBG Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden". www.kfbg.org. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  2. ^ "Best Places for Cherry Blossoms in Hong Kong". Discovery. 2019-03-11. Retrieved 2019-12-16.

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