Keung Shan Explained

Keung Shan
Label Position:	top
Coordinates:	22.232°N 113.8813°W
Map:	Hong Kong
Location:	Lantau Island,
Elevation M:	459
Other Name:	羗山

Keung Shan (literally "Ginger Mountain") is a peak in Hong Kong, on southwestern Lantau Island, with a height of 4590NaN0 above sea level.^[1]

Geology

Keung Shan is formed by volcanic rocks, including porphyritic rhyolites,^[2] similar to nearby Lantau Peak and Sunset Peak.

Access

The Lantau Trail traverses the summit of this hill.^[3]

Villages

The villages of Lower Keung Shan and Upper Keung Shan are located north of the hill. Both are recognised villages under the New Territories Small House Policy.^[4] The Keung Shan area, together with Luk Wu, Ngong Ping, Tei Tong Tsai and Man Cheung Po are considered as the five major Buddhist sites of Lantau Island, hosting numerous temples and gardens.^[5]

See also

• List of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong

References

1. Web site: Node: Keung Shan (1107726531). 2020-06-24. OpenStreetMap. en.
2. Web site: Lantau Volcanic Group (undifferentiated) - Jlu. 2020-04-26. www.cedd.gov.hk.
3. Web site: Lantau South. 2020-06-24. www.afcd.gov.hk. en.
4. Web site: List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy . September 2009 . .
5. News: So . Shan-chuen . 7 October 2016 . Tei Tong Tsai: A place to rest your mind . .

External links

• Delineation of area of existing village Keung Shan, Upper and Luk Wu (Tai O) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)