Tai Mo Shan

Tai Mo Shan is the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an elevation of 957 metres (3,140 ft) above the Hong Kong Principal Datum, or around 956 metres (3,136 ft) above mean sea level. It is located at approximately the geographical centre of the New Territories.

Tai Mo Shan
Tai Mo Shan, viewed from Tai To Yan in April 2008
Highest point
Elevation957 m (3,140 ft)
Hong Kong Principal Datum 
Coordinates22°24′42.52″N 114°7′23.32″E
Naming
Native name
Geography
Tai Mo Shan
Location of Tai Mo Shan in Hong Kong
LocationCentre of the New Territories, Hong Kong

The Tai Mo Shan Country Park covers an area of 14.40 square kilometres (5.56 sq mi) around Tai Mo Shan. It is located to the north of Tai Lam Country Park. The 35-metre-high (115 ft) Long Falls at Ng Tung Chai is the highest waterfall in Hong Kong.

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