Kai Shan Explained

Kai Shan
Coordinates:22°27′32″N 114°00′58″E / 22.459°N 114.016°E 
Map:Hong Kong
Elevation M:121
Other Name:髻山

Kai Shan is a hill in Wang Chau, in the New Territories of Hong Kong, separating the new towns of Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai. It has a height of 121m (397feet).[1]

Kai Shan is a private property and is owned by the Tang clan. According to reports, the hill is burned regularly to keep the vegetation low.[2]

It has a popular neighborhood trail where locals have planted flowers and created art, the top of which has exceptional views of both Yuen Long and Shenzhen.[3]

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22.543°N 114.1941°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kai Shan‧Oasistrek. www.oasistrek.com. 2020-03-30.
  2. Arup . Arup Group . March 2013 . Planning and Engineering Study for the Public Housing Development and Yuen Long Industrial Estate Extension at Wang Chau . Final Technical Report No.1 (TR-1) . Baseline Review. Main text. Hong Kong Housing Authority. 64.
  3. Web site: admin . 2022-04-25 . The Kai Shan of Yuen Long . 2023-07-25 . Chestnut Journal . en-US.