Mount Johnston (Hong Kong)

Mount Johnston, also known as Yuk Kwai Shan, is a hill located on the island of Ap Lei Chau in Hong Kong. The hill is 196m in height and is a popular site for hiking. A narrow tombolo connects the ocean facing shore of Mount Johnston to Ap Lei Pai.

History

This hill is named after Alexander Robert Johnston, a British colonial official who served twice as Acting Administrator of Hong Kong from 1841 to 1842.

A nearby summit lower than Mount Johnston's main peak houses leisure facilities by the government and is called Fake Yuk Kwai Shan by the local hiking community.

The steep incline of this hill means that parts of trail leading to its summit from the south side require the use of a rope installed on the mountain.

There is no road access up the hill.