Kowloon Peak


Kowloon Peak, also known as Fei Ngo Shan, is a mountain in the northeast corner of New Kowloon, Hong Kong, situated in Ma On Shan Country Park. With the summit located just to the east of the border between Wong Tai Sin and Sai Kung districts, it is the tallest mountain in Kowloon, and is crossed by both the Wilson Trail and the MacLehose Trail.
On the lower slopes of Tung Yeung Shan about to the north is the Gilwell Campsite, belonging to The Scout Association.

Geography

Kowloon Peak has a steep slope facing south towards while having a relatively smooth curve towards the east and west. The peak connects with Middle Hill, known also as Cheung Shan, and Tung Shan in the north, forming a ridge of mountains. Despite being in an easily accessible location by car and walks, there are occasional sighting reports of Burmese pythons, East Asian porcupines, red muntjacs and wild boars.

Geology

Kowloon Peak consists mainly of volcanic rocks, and blocks of granite at the base of the mountain.

Hiking and access

There are several paths from Jat's Incline and that lead to the summit. One of Hong Kong's most treacherous and dangerous climbs is the rock climb from Clear Water Bay Road to Kowloon Peak's summit through Suicide Cliff.
Suicide Cliff is not necessarily a place where people commit suicide, but it is such named most likely because the climb is so treacherous, it is akin to committing suicide. The hike has also seen numerous injuries and fatalities. In one instance, two Chinese tourists sought assistance on Kowloon Peak's Suicide Cliff and caused an extensive rescue operation involving 160 firefighters.
For casual hikers, choosing the easiest path to the summit through Fei Ngo Shan Road is recommended.

Transport

Fei Ngo Shan Road

Fei Ngo Shan Road is a road in the New Territories, between and Tate's Cairn within Sai Kung District.
It traverses the eastern slopes of Kowloon Peak, Middle Hill and Tung Shan, and the western slope of. "Fei Ngo Shan" is the name of Kowloon Peak in the Cantonese language.
The stretch of the road between Tate's Pass and the junction with Jat's Incline and near Tiu Tso Ngam lies within Wong Tai Sin District of New Kowloon. This northwesternmost stretch of Fei Ngo Shan Road is part of Stage 4 of the Wilson Trail.
Houses along Fei Ngo Shan Road are among the most expensive in the New Territories.