Yuk Kwai Shan, Mountain summit in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong.
Yuk Kwai Shan is a mountain summit in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, rising 196 meters above sea level with marked trail systems through the Southern District. The mountain features two distinct peaks with different access points and visitor facilities.
The mountain was named after Alexander Robert Johnston, a British colonial administrator who worked in Hong Kong during the 1840s. This naming reflects the early European influence on the region's geography and administration.
Local hikers refer to the lower summit as Fake Peak because it has leisure facilities and a different character than the main top. This distinction shapes how different visitors experience the mountain and what they expect to find there.
The summit is only accessible by following marked hiking trails, as no direct road reaches the peak. The southern side of the mountain involves sections that require climbing skills and rope assistance.
The mountain can be reached by two very different routes with contrasting difficulty and character. The western approach offers a gentler hike with leisure facilities, while the southern path presents demanding terrain and technical challenges.
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