Tsing Yi Peak

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Tsing Yi Peak (formerly spelled Tsing I Peak), also known as Sam Chi Heung (lit. 'three joss sticks'), is a hill with three peaks occupying the southern half of the Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong. The hill is situated on the western half of Victoria Harbour. Its peaks are good locations to observe the harbour and the channels among harbour islands. While situated in the south, a short hill Liu To Shan occupies the northwest of the island. The three peaks align along north and south, and their heights increase from north to south. The highest south peak is of 334 metres (1, 096 ft). A paved trail links the three peaks. Two tunnels run beneath the hill. Cheung Tsing Tunnel goes through the north peak while Nam Wan Tunnel through the three peaks diagonally. There is no vehicle access to the peaks. Most of the petroleum oil depots in Hong Kong are located on the south and west industrial area of the Tsing Yi Island. Tsing Yi Peak is a natural barrier protecting 200 thousand residents in the island's north and east.

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