Lantau Peak, Summit in Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
Lantau Peak, also called Fung Wong Shan, is the highest point on Lantau Island and Hong Kong's second-highest summit at 934 metres. It has two tops: the main Fung Fung peak at 934 metres and the lower Wong Fung peak at 918 metres. The mountain is built of volcanic rock, with trees giving way to shrubs and grass above 550 metres.
The name Lantau comes from the mountain: villagers told British visitors the peak was 'Lan Tau' (rotten head), which became the English name for the whole island. The Lantau Trail, opened in 1984, crosses the summit on its third section from Pak Kung Au to Ngong Ping. The peak ranked tenth among Hong Kong's Ten Best Natural Scenes.
The name Fung Wong Shan comes from its twin summits: the higher Fung Fung (male phoenix, 934 m) and the lower Wong Fung (female phoenix, 918 m). Seen from afar the two close peaks look like a broken-off top, giving the alias Lam Tau Shan ("broken head"), which the British heard as "Lantau" — the source of the island's English name. The summit is a well-known sunrise spot, and the Lantau Trail's third section climbs from Pak Kung Au over the main peak to Ngong Ping.
The hike to the summit takes roughly four hours over steep ground, beginning at Pak Kung Au pass. Plan sufficient time for the return journey and bring water, as supply options are scarce along the way.
The name Lantau comes from the mountain itself: villagers called it "Lan Tau" (rotten head) for its two close-set summits, which look broken from afar, and the British took the sound for the whole island. The Chinese name Fung Wong Shan pairs Fung Fung (male phoenix, 934 m) with Wong Fung (female phoenix, 918 m).
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