Sam Joss Heung

　　Sam Joss Heung, also known as Tsing Yi Peak, is a mountain in Hong Kong located in the southern part of Tsing Yi Island in the New Territories. It consists of three peaks aligned in a row, with an elevation of 334 meters. Both the Cheung Tsing Tunnel and Nam Wan Tunnel run beneath the mountain, connecting the eastern and western parts of Tsing Yi. The name “Sam Joss Heung,” meaning “Three Incense Sticks,” comes from the appearance of its three peaks—arranged from south to north—that resemble three incense sticks when viewed from afar. In ancient geographical terms, “Tsing Yi” (literally “green clothes”) referred to a mountain rising from the sea, which is also the origin of the island’s name.

　　Sam Joss Heung occupies most of Tsing Yi Island. There is a mountain pass between it and Tsing Yan Shan in the northwest of the island, where Tsing Yi Road West is built. The three peaks of Sam Joss Heung are arranged from north to south in ascending height, with the highest southern peak reaching 334 meters. The mountain is surrounded by sea on three sides, and from its summit, one can see the western part of Victoria Harbour and, to the northeast, the entire Tsuen Wan area. There are already paved mountain trails for hikers, making it a great route for trekking. However, the Hong Kong government has no immediate plans to develop the mountain, so there is currently no road for vehicles leading up to it.

　　Tsing Yi Peak Must-visit reason: One of the most distinctive peaks in Hong Kong Continent: Asia Country/Region: Hong Kong Province/State: Kwai Tsing District