When it comes to the high mountains in Hong Kong, many people might think of Tai Mo Shan, Tai Tung Shan, and Phoenix Mountain, as these three are the only peaks in Hong Kong that exceed 800 meters in height. But if we look at it by district, the highest mountain within the Kowloon area is Fei Ngo Shan. Standing at 603 meters tall, the mountain offers views of the entire East and West Kowloon, as well as the northern part of Tseung Kwan O and Pak Sha Wan. It’s worth mentioning that the English name for Fei Ngo Shan is Kowloon Peak, which seems to better reflect its status as the highest point in Kowloon.
Transportation: Take minibus route U from Choi Hung Estate to Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School. Get off at Diocesan Girls' School. (There are many ways to get there—please Google for more detailed info~)
The scenery you see while hiking up the mountain keeps getting more and more expansive.
First, let's take a look at the view of East Kowloon.
Move your lens to the left, and you’ll see the view of the northern part of Tseung Kwan O.
And if you look further left, you can gaze at the view of Pak Sha Wan. (The shot was partially blocked by tree branches, so sad…)
As you continue hiking up, you’ll reach the infamous Suicide Cliff.
Once you arrive at Suicide Cliff, the entire Kowloon Peninsula unfolds before your eyes.
Moving further up the mountain.
When you see this transmission station, it means you’ve reached the highest peak of Kowloon — the summit of Fei Ngo Shan.
Besides that, I also witnessed a chase scene between %? and %? that day.
And more.
Finally, here’s a wild boar I spotted during the hike~
A few final words. Lately, I’ve heard that there are many more people littering in the countryside. I urge everyone to cherish our country parks because they are being destroyed bit by bit. (Related news: “Do you have the heart to let our countryside become like this?”)
Although there are more people enjoying the countryside, many don’t realize that every time someone tramples on the natural environment, it causes irreversible damage. I hope more people will come to know and appreciate this beautiful place. Hong Kong is such a small place, and everything here is precious, especially the natural environment. Without care, if we continue to encroach on the remaining green spaces, the next generation of Hong Kong will only see concrete jungles and hills of garbage.
So next time you go hiking, please be a responsible hiker and photographer who loves the environment too.
Photographed on 2014.12.21 @ Fei Ngo Shan
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Postscript: This time I tried writing the entire article in Cantonese. As I typed, it felt like I was having a conversation with someone else.
I think that’s the beauty of speaking one’s mother tongue~
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