Kau Keng Shan (Chinese: 九逕山) is a hill in Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong and stands opposite from Castle Peak.[1] Kau Keng Shan has a height of 507 metres. During the Ming dynasty, the area around the hill was used as a defence position against foreign forces,[2] in particular the Portuguese, who had occupied Tuen Mun from 1514 to 1521.
Kau Keng Shan, Hong Kong | |
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九逕山 | |
![]() View of Kau Keng Shan from Castle Peak in July 2008 | |
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Elevation | 507 m (1,663 ft) |
Coordinates | 22.3888°N 113.995°E / 22.3888; 113.995 |
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![]() ![]() Kau Keng Shan, Hong Kong Location of Kau Keng Shan in Hong Kong | |
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900 meters or more | |
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500 to 599 meters |
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100 to 199 meters (excerpt) |
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