Tiu Shau Ngam (Chinese: 吊手岩; literally: "Hanging Hand Crag"),[1] is a mountain in Hong Kong with a height of 588 metres (1,929 ft). It is located north of Ma On Shan, the tallest mountain in the region.
Tiu Shau Ngam | |
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吊手岩 | |
A steep slope on Tiu Shau Ngam | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 588 m (1,929 ft) |
Coordinates | 22.413822°N 114.244553°E / 22.413822; 114.244553 |
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It is part of the west ridge of The Hunch Backs and is a well-known precipitous peak.[2] It is also one of 16 "high-risk locations" for hikers in Hong Kong.[3]
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