Mount Parker is the second-highest peak (532 metres (1,745 ft)) on Hong Kong Island, after Victoria Peak (552 m (1,811 ft)).[1] It is the 40th highest peak of the territory of Hong Kong.

Mount Parker
柏架山
Mount Parker from Kowloon in July 2008
Highest point
Elevation	532 m (1,745 ft) Hong Kong Principal Datum
Coordinates	22°15′55.7″N 114°13′8.9″E
Naming
Native name	柏架山 (Chinese)
Geography
Mount Parker Location of Mount Parker in Hong Kong
Location	Hong Kong

Name

It is named after Admiral of the Fleet Sir William Parker, 1st Baronet, of Shenstone.[2]

Environment

Ecology

A rare native tree, the Hong Kong camellia (Camellia hongkongensis), can be found growing on Mount Parker,[3] while another species, Crapnell's camellia (Camellia crapnelliana), was first discovered on the peak.

Road Restrictions

Much of the mountain is in a protected country park area. The roads that go up this mountain are access-restricted. Motorcycles, cars, bicycles, electric scooters without a special permit are not allowed on these roads, and the people who are caught may incur a penalty.

Gallery

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  View from the top of Mount Parker toward Kowloon and Tseung Kwan O in September 2019
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  Mount Parker viewed from Sam Ka Tsuen Typhoon Shelter in 2008

References

See also

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• Kornhill
• Quarry Bay
• Tai Tam Country Park (Quarry Bay extension)
• List of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong
• Geography of Hong Kong

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