Tsing Yi Peak
Tsing Yi Peak (Chinese: 青衣山; formerly spelled Tsing I Peak), also known as Sam Chi Heung (三支香; lit. 'three joss sticks'), is a hill with three peaks occupying the southern half of the Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong. The hill is situated on the western half of Victoria Harbour. Its peaks are good locations to observe the harbour and the channels among harbour islands. While situated in the south, a short hill Liu To Shan occupies the northwest of the island.
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Three peaks of Tsing Yi Peak, view from Kwai Chung side | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 334 m (1,096 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°20′14.1″N 114°6′0.61″E |
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Tsing Yi Peak Location of Tsing Yi Peak in Hong Kong | |
| Location | Hong Kong |
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| Chinese | 青衣山 | ||||||||||||
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| Chinese | 三支香 | ||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | three joss sticks | ||||||||||||
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The three peaks align along north and south, and their heights increase from north to south. The highest south peak is of 334 metres. There is a paved trail linking the three peaks.
Two tunnels run beneath the hill. Cheung Tsing Tunnel goes through the north peak while Nam Wan Tunnel through the three peaks in diagonal. There is no vehicle access to the peaks.
Most of the petroleum oil depots in Hong Kong are located on the south and west industrial area of the Tsing Yi Island. Tsing Yi Peak is a natural barrier protecting 200 thousand residents in the island north and east.