Pok To Yan Explained

Pok To Yan
Label Position:top
Coordinates:22.2819°N 113.9567°W
Map:Hong Kong
Location:Lantau Island,
Elevation M:529
Other Name:薄刀屻

Pok To Yan (literally "Thin Razor's Edge"), is a mountain on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, with a height of 5290NaN0 above sea level.

Geology

Pok To Yan is formed by Volcanic rocks, much like many of the tallest mountains on Lantau Island, such as Lantau Peak.

Flora

Pok To Yan and neighbouring Por Kai Shan were designated together a "Site of Special Scientific Interest" in 1994. According to the local government, Pok To Yan has "over 200 species of native plants." and "a number of rare and protected indigenous plants".[1]

Geography

To the northwest is Tung Chung, while to the south is Sunset Peak.[2]

See also

References

  1. Web site: 環境保護署 - 策略性環境評估. www.epd.gov.hk. 2020-04-10.
  2. Web site: District Council Constituency Boundaries. HK Government Electoral Affairs Commission.