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Tai Mo Shan (Chinese: 大帽山; pinyin: Dàmàoshān / Dàmào Shān; Cantonese Yale: daaih mouh sāān; literally: "Big Hat Mountain") is the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an elevation of 957 m. It is located at approximately the geographical centre of the New Territories.
The area surrounding Tai Mo Shan is a known as Tai Mo Shan Country Park, which covers an area of 14.40 km². It is located to the north of Tai Lam Country Park. It is noted to have the 35-metre Long Falls, the highest waterfall in Hong Kong.
A shot taken at Tai Mo Shan Country Park at 7.30 a.m. Tai Mo Shan is the highest peak in Hong Kong with an elevation of 957 metres
Not sure about the exact species ID.. I believe Loepa sikkima and L. katinka are found in HK, so likely one of those. No idea how to tell them apart!
Location: Tai Mo Shan Country Park, New Territories, Hong Kong
Tai Mo Shan (Chinese: 大帽山; pinyin: Dàmàoshān / Dàmào Shān; Cantonese Yale: daaih mouh sāān; literally: "Big Hat Mountain") is the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an elevation of 957 m. It is located at approximately the geographical centre of the New Territories.
The area surrounding Tai Mo Shan is a known as Tai Mo Shan Country Park, which covers an area of 14.40 km². It is located to the north of Tai Lam Country Park. It is noted to have the 35-metre Long Falls, the highest waterfall in Hong Kong.
One of two individuals found sleeping within 5 minutes of each other
Location: Tai Mo Shan Country Park, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
I’ve lost count of the amount of times when I've arrived at the peak of Tai Mo Shan and the fog or smog has been so dense. This time I was awarded with an unobstructed view, from the Shek Kong Airfield in the valley till the far end, the skycrapers in Mainland China across the Shenzhen Bay.
One of two individuals found sleeping within 5 minutes of each other
Location: Tai Mo Shan Country Park, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
Stinging nettle caterpillars are so called because they are covered in venomous spines, inducing a painful stinging sensation when touched. I was excited to see this caterpillar hanging out on a leaf, and in my attempts to get it down off the tree (through a swathe of spikey plants) I somehow managed to rub the caterpillar down my arm. I can confirm, their sting hurts more than a stinging nettle! I also ended up with hives all over my chest lasting a good few hours which was an added bonus. I would recommend avoiding touching these guys if you get a choice. I was fully aware of their stinging nature, but great misjudgement and misfortune led me to get stung
Location: Tai Mo Shan Country Park, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
Looking down from Tai Mo Shan the tallest peak in Hong Kong towards, Shenzhen with Ping An Tower in the distance
“Another Sunrise, another new beginning.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Taken at Tai Mo Shan, the highest peak (957m) in Hong Kong
…not on New Year Day though :-)
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Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_Mo_Shan:
Tai Mo Shan is the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an elevation of 957 metres (3,140 ft) above the Hong Kong Principal Datum, or around 956 metres (3,136 ft) above mean sea level. It is located at approximately the geographical centre of the New Territories.
The Tai Mo Shan Country Park covers an area of 14.40 square kilometres (5.56 sq mi) around Tai Mo Shan.[1] It is located to the north of Tai Lam Country Park. The 35-metre-high (115 ft) Long Falls at Ng Tung Chai is the highest waterfall in Hong Kong.
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shek_Kong_Airfield:
The Shek Kong Airfield (ICAO: VHSK), formerly Royal Air Force Sek Kong or Sek Kong Airfield, is an airfield (airbase) located in Shek Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong.
The base currently houses air force units of People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison (PLAHKG), as well as previously being open for restricted civilian use during weekends.
Tai Mo Shan (Chinese: 大帽山; pinyin: Dàmàoshān / Dàmào Shān; Cantonese Yale: daaih mouh sāān; literally: "Big Hat Mountain") is the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an elevation of 957 m. It is located at approximately the geographical centre of the New Territories.
The area surrounding Tai Mo Shan is a known as Tai Mo Shan Country Park, which covers an area of 14.40 km². It is located to the north of Tai Lam Country Park. It is noted to have the 35-metre Long Falls, the highest waterfall in Hong Kong.