Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Black Hill

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,120 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Black Hill

Black Hill, Mountain summit in Sai Kung District, Hong Kong.

Black Hill is a summit reaching about 304 meters in elevation, located between Lam Tin and Tiu Keng Leng with rocky terrain and thick plant cover. Several walking trails cross the mountain, with the main path beginning at Tiu Keng Leng and continuing through to Lam Tin district.

The mountain was named after Major General Wilsone Black, a British Army officer who served as an administrator in Hong Kong during the 1800s. The name reflects the British presence that shaped Hong Kong's development during that period.

The mountain is known locally as Ng Kwai Shan and draws people from surrounding neighborhoods who want to escape the urban environment while staying close to home. Walking here is part of how residents stay connected to the natural spaces within the city.

There is no road to the summit, so the climb is on foot only. The main route starts at Lam Tin Park and passes through the Ma Yau Tong Central Sitting-out Area. Much of the trail is rocky, and a December 2019 wildfire left sections sandy and loose; the paths are not suitable for beginning hikers.

The hill's Chinese name, Ng Kwai Shan, is said to come from five pirates who occupied it in the late Qing dynasty. Until 2017 a set of homemade statues stood on the slope, including figures of Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek and characters from Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Journey to the West, built by an old man who rebuilt a ruined temple; the Lands Department demolished them that year.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,120 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Elevation above the sea
304 m
GPS coordinates
22.30969,114.24462
Latest update
October 28, 2026 19:33
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Black Hill - Mountain summit in Sai Kung District, Hong Kong » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.