Scenic Hill, Mountain summit in Chek Lap Kok Island, Hong Kong
Scenic Hill (觀景山) is a 77-metre hill at the southern end of Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong's airport island. A Chinese pavilion stands on the summit, and a trigonometrical station numbered 236 is nearby. The hill is bordered by roads on three sides, and the Scenic Hill Tunnel passes beneath it.
The mountain emerged as the highest point after surrounding peaks were leveled during the airport's construction in the 1990s. This reshaping of the landscape made it stand out distinctly on the island.
The hill's name, Scenic Hill, was given after the airport opened, when it became the island's highest point. A Chinese pavilion stands at the summit, where aviation enthusiasts gather to photograph landings and take-offs. The hill is also known as 觀景山 in Chinese.
The hiking trail to the summit is accessible near the Ngong Ping 360 cable car station and takes about 30 to 45 minutes. The path is clearly marked and the climb is moderate, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
The hill is encircled by roads on three sides: Luk Kwo Wan Road to the north, Scenic Road to the west and Chek Lap Kok South Road to the south. The elevated viaduct of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge, opened on 24 October 2018, and part of the Scenic Hill Tunnel pass beneath it.
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