The Twins, Hong Kong
Hills in Hong Kong
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The Twins (Chinese: 孖崗山), also officially known as Ma Kong Shan, are a pair of mountains in southern Hong Kong. They are a popular destination for hikers and fitness enthusiasts as part of the rigorous Violet Hill-The Twins Hike on Hong Kong Island.[1] Hiking up The Twins involves walking up a long steep set of stairs featuring more than 1000 steps straight up.[2][3]
| The Twins | |
|---|---|
| 孖崗山 | |
View from Ma Kong Shan View Compass | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 386 m (1,266 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°13′50.47″N 114°12′19.24″E |
| Geography | |
  The Twins Location within Hong Kong | |
| Location |  Hong Kong |
Geography
The Twins are two peaks of similar height lined up from north to south. The Southern Twin is the taller mountain at 386 metres (1,266 ft) in height, while the Northern Twin stands at 363 metres (1,191 ft). To the north of the Twins lies another prominent hill called Violet Hill.
Access
Section 1 of the Wilson Trail runs through the top ridges of The Twins.[1] It is possible to go to the Twins from either Stanley, Tai Tam Reservoirs, or Repulse Bay
