Mount Stenhouse or Shan Tei Tong (Chinese: 山地塘/陰山) is the highest peak on Lamma Island in Hong Kong, with a height of 353 metres (1,158 ft) above sea level.[1][2]

Mount Stenhouse
山地塘/陰山
Mount Stenhouse is the mountain in the middle. Taken in July 2011.
Highest point
Elevation353 m (1,158 ft)
Coordinates22°11′30″N 114°07′39″E / 22.19165°N 114.12760°E / 22.19165; 114.12760
Geography
Mount Stenhouse is located in Hong Kong
Mount Stenhouse
Mount Stenhouse
Location of Mount Stenhouse in Hong Kong
LocationLamma Island,  Hong Kong
Mount Stenhouse is to the right of Sok Kwu Wan Village. Taken in August 2016.

It is probably named after Humphrey Fleming Senhouse, but acquired a misspelling over time.

Access

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The paths leading up to the summit are rocky and not maintained by the government.[2] Only experienced hikers should summit this peak.

References

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  1. ^ "The best way to hike Lamma's wild side this summer". South China Morning Post. 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  2. ^ a b "How to Plan a Day Trip to Lamma Island". Discovery. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2020-05-30.

See also

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