Shek O Peak Explained

Shek O Peak
Coordinates:	22.2357°N 114.2437°W
Map:	Hong Kong
Elevation M:	284
Other Name:	打爛埕頂山

Shek O Peak or Ta Lan Tsing Teng Shan is a hill in southern Hong Kong. It is the tallest hill along the Dragon's Back trail.

Geography

Shek O Peak is 284m in height.^[1] To the south lies another hill called D'Aguilar Peak.

Access

Section 8 of the Hong Kong Trail runs through the top ridge of Shek O Peak.^[2] It is possible to access the summit of Shek O Peak after hiking for about 30 minutes from the To Tei Wan bus stop on Shek O Road.

See also

• List of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong
• Dragon's Back

References

1. Web site: Dragon's Back Hong Kong Tourism Board. www.discoverhongkong.com. 2019-12-16.
2. Web site: Shek O. www.afcd.gov.hk. en. 2019-12-16.

External links

• Hong Kong Trail No. 8