Pok To Yan

Pok To Yan (Chinese: 薄刀屻, literally "Thin Razor's Edge"), is a mountain on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, with a height of 529 metres (1,736 ft) above sea level.

Pok To Yan
薄刀屻
On the right is Pok To Yan
Highest point
Elevation	529 m (1,736 ft)
Coordinates	22°16′55″N 113°57′24″E
Geography
Pok To Yan Location of Pok To Yan in Hong Kong
Location	Lantau Island,  Hong Kong

Geology

Pok To Yan is in the Green area on Lantau Island

Pok To Yan is formed by Volcanic rocks, much like many of the tallest mountains on Lantau Island, such as Lantau Peak.

Flora

Pok To Yan and neighbouring Por Kai Shan were designated together a "Site of Special Scientific Interest" in 1994. According to the local government, Pok To Yan has "over 200 species of native plants." and "a number of rare and protected indigenous plants".^[1]

Geography

To the northwest is Tung Chung, while to the south is Sunset Peak.^[2]

See also

• List of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong

References

1. "環境保護署 - 策略性環境評估". www.epd.gov.hk. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
2. "District Council Constituency Boundaries" (PDF). HK Government Electoral Affairs Commission.