Mount Parker (Hong Kong) Explained

Mount Parker
Photo Caption:Mount Parker from Kowloon in July 2008
Photo Size:250px
Photo Alt:Mount Parker from Kowloon
Elevation M:532
Map:Hong Kong
Label Position:right
Coordinates:22.2655°N 114.2191°W
Other Name:柏架山

Mount Parker is the second-highest peak (532m (1,745feet)) on Hong Kong Island, after Victoria Peak (5520NaN0).[1] It is the 40th-highest peak in the territory of Hong Kong.

Name

It is named after Admiral of the Fleet Sir William Parker, 1st Baronet, of Shenstone.[2]

Environment

Ecology

A rare native tree, the Hong Kong camellia (Camellia hongkongensis), can be found growing on Mount Parker,[3] while another species, Crapnell's camellia (Camellia crapnelliana), was first discovered on the peak.

Road restrictions

Much of the mountain is in a protected country park area. The roads that go up this mountain are access-restricted. Motorcycles, cars, bicycles, electric scooters without a special permit are not allowed on these roads, and the people who are caught may incur a penalty.

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References

  1. Web site: Lazy Hikes: Mount Parker Road to Tai Tam Road. 2012-09-27. South China Morning Post. en. 2019-09-07.
  2. Web site: 香港地方 地方 地方名稱(三)英官員命名地方. www.hk-place.com. 2019-09-07.
  3. Web site: Tai Tam (Quarry Bay Ext.). www.afcd.gov.hk. en. 2019-09-07.

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