Sunset Peak
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Sunset Peak or Tai Tung Shan (Chinese:
大東山) 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.
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
大東山) is the third highest peak
Hill
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills often have a distinct summit, although in areas with scarp/dip topography a hill may refer to a particular section of flat terrain without a massive summit A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills...
in Hong Kong
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...
. It is situated on 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...
within Lantau South Country Park
Lantau South Country Park
Lantau South Country Park is one of two rural parks on Lantau Island, the other one being Lantau North Country Park and its extension.Lantau South Country Park is located on the south side of the island. It was designated in 1978...
and Lantau North Country Park
Lantau North Country Park
Lantau North Country Park is one of two rural parks on Lantau Island and is located on the north side of the island. The 22 square kilometre park was designated in 1978.Highlights of the park include:* Wong Lung Hang Country Trail...
and stands at a height of 869 m above the sea level
Sea level
Mean sea level is a measure of the average height of the ocean's surface ; used as a standard in reckoning land elevation...
. The second highest Lantau Peak
Lantau Peak
Lantau Peak or Fung Wong Shan is the second highest peak in Hong Kong. It is situated on Lantau Island, with a height of 934 m above sea level...
is on the western part of the island.