Yi Tung Shan
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Yi Tung Shan is the seventh highest hill in Hong Kong
. With height 747 m on the Lantau Island
, it is situated east of Sunset Peak
. While the Sunset Peak, known as Tai Tung Shan, literally means the first east hill in Cantonese language, the Yi Tung Shan means the second east hill. The stage 2 of Lantau Trail
runs north side of its peak.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. With height 747 m on the Lantau Island
Lantau Island
Lantau Island , based on the old local name of Lantau Peak , is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Administratively, most of Lantau Island is part of the Islands District of Hong Kong...
, it is situated east of Sunset Peak
Sunset Peak
Sunset Peak or Tai Tung Shan is the third highest peak in Hong Kong. It is situated on Lantau Island within Lantau South Country Park and Lantau North Country Park and stands at a height of 869 m above the sea level. The second highest Lantau Peak is on the western part of the island....
. While the Sunset Peak, known as Tai Tung Shan, literally means the first east hill in Cantonese language, the Yi Tung Shan means the second east hill. The stage 2 of Lantau Trail
Lantau Trail
The Lantau Trail , opened on 4 December, 1984, is a long-distance footpath on Lantau Island in the New Territories of Hong Kong. The 70 km trail is circular, starting and finishing in Mui Wo. The Lantau Trail has good visitor facilities along the way, and the route is well marked. There are...
runs north side of its peak.