High West
Mountain on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
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High West or Sai Ko Shan, is a mountain on Hong Kong Island with a height of 494 m (1,621 ft).
| High West | |
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| 西高山 | |
High West from Lung Fu Shan View Compass | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 494 m (1,621 ft) HKPD |
| Coordinates | 22°16′20.83″N 114°8′10.65″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | 西高山 (Chinese) |
| Geography | |
  High West Location of High West in Hong Kong | |
| Location | Hong Kong Island |
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| Chinese | 西高山 | ||||||||||
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It is in Central and Western District.[1]
Geography
High West is located within Pok Fu Lam Country Park[2] and straddles the boundary of Central and Western District and Southern District.[3] It is west of Victoria Peak, north of Pok Fu Lam and south of Lung Fu Shan.[4] Queen Mary Hospital is at its west slope.
Harlech, Hatton and Lugard Roads terminate at a junction on its north slope. On clear days, visitors can see Tai Mo Shan to the north, Castle Peak to the north-west, Lantau Peak to the west, Tate's Cairn to the north-east and Lamma Island to the south.
Access
Unlike nearby Victoria Peak, there are no roads or cable cars up High West. East of the summit, a recently renovated trail near the junction of Hatton, Lugard and Harlech Roads leads to the top. West of the summit starting from Lung Fu Shan View Compass, there is a rock climb of about 180 metres that leads to the top for rock-climbing experts. This climb is treacherous and is not safe on windy or wet days.
