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 in the territory of 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 -
Mount Parker viewed from Sam Ka Tsuen Typhoon Shelter in 2008
References
- ^ "Lazy Hikes: Mount Parker Road to Tai Tam Road". South China Morning Post. 2012-09-27. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
- ^ "香港地方 | 地方 | 地方名稱(三)英官員命名地方". www.hk-place.com. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
- ^ "Tai Tam (Quarry Bay Ext.)". www.afcd.gov.hk. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
See also
- 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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