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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
Elevation529 m (1,736 ft)
Coordinates22°16′55″N 113°57′24″E
Geography
Pok To Yan
Location of Pok To Yan in Hong Kong
LocationLantau Island,  Hong Kong

Geology


Pok To Yan is in the Green area on Lantau Island
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



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.





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