Lion Rock, Hong Kong

Name: Lion Rock
Address: Hong Kong, China

#119 among attractions in Hong Kong

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Rock

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Lion Rock, or less formally Lion Rock Hill, is a mountain in Hong Kong. It is located in Sha Tin District, between Kowloon Tong of Kowloon and Tai Wai of the New Territories, and is 495 metres high. The peak consists of granite covered sparsely by shrubs. The Kowloon granite, which includes Lion Rock, is estimated to be around 140 million years old. ()

Local name: 獅子山 Elevation: 1624 ftCoordinates: 22°21'11"N, 114°11'13"E

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沙田区 (sha tian qu)Hong Kong China

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Day trips

Lion Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Festival Walk, Nan Lian Garden, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Chi Lin Nunnery.

1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Festival Walk, Hong Kong
34 min walk • Festival Walk is an iconic shopping center nestled in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, China. This sprawling retail and entertainment complex stands as a beacon of modern consumer culture, catering to the diverse needs of both locals and international visitors.
1.5 miSE
Park, Garden
Nan Lian Garden, Hong Kong
39 min walk • Nestled amongst the high-rise buildings of Hong Kong's Kowloon district, the Nan Lian Garden is a classical Chinese garden that offers a serene escape from the city's frenetic pace. This meticulously landscaped park, at approximately 3.5 hectares, is a tourist...
0.8 miSE
Taoist temple devoted to a Chinese deity
Wong Tai Sin Temple, Hong Kong
22 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Kowloon, the Wong Tai Sin Temple stands as a beacon of spirituality and tradition in the heart of Hong Kong. This revered place of worship is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, a Taoist deity known for his healing powers and ability...
1.4 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Monastery, Architecture
Chi Lin Nunnery, Hong Kong
37 min walk • Chi Lin Nunnery is a large Buddhist temple complex located in Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was founded in 1934 as a retreat for Buddhist nuns and was rebuilt in the 1998 following the traditional Tang Dynasty architecture. The temple halls have statues of the Sakyamuni Buddha, the goddess of mercy Guanyin and other bodhisattvas.
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Tsz Wan Shan, Hong Kong
25 min walk • Tsz Wan Shan is a residential area in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Located below Temple Hill, it is administratively part of Wong Tai Sin District. It is a densely populated residential area, consisting of several large public housing estates. The old Tsz Wan Shan housing blocks were demolished between late 1980s and mid 1990s.
1.3 miSE
Shopping, Market
Choi Hung Road Playground, Hong Kong
33 min walk • Choi Hung Road Playground is located in Choi Hung Road, San Po Kong, Wong Tai Sin District, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The playground is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong.
1.2 miS
Hill
Checkerboard Hill, Hong Kong
31 min walk • Checkerboard Hill is a small hill in the northern part of the Kowloon peninsula in Hong Kong. Standing at 98 metres tall, Checkerboard Hill is located next to Kowloon Tsai Park and the Lok Fu Service Reservoir Rest Garden of Lok Fu Park, and it is not far from Lion Rock Country Park.
0.5 miNE
Hill
Unicorn Ridge, Hong Kong
14 min walk • Unicorn Ridge is a mountain in Hong Kong at 437 metres in height. It is one of the Eight Mountains of the Kowloon Ridge and falls within Lion Rock Country Park. Sha Tin Pass lies between Unicorn Ridge and Temple Hill. The summit of Unicorn Ridge is just above MacLehose Trail, west of Sha Tin Pass.
1.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Beacon Hill, Hong Kong
30 min walk • Beacon Hill is a hill in the northern part of the Kowloon peninsula in Hong Kong. It is the 71st-highest hill of Hong Kong and is 457m tall. Beacon Hill is located within the Lion Rock Country Park.
0.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Amah Rock, Hong Kong
17 min walk • Amah Rock is a naturally shaped rock located on a hilltop in southwest Sha Tin District, Hong Kong.
1 miS
Park
Morse Park, Hong Kong
27 min walk • Morse Park, occupying 15.8 hectares, is an urban park located in Wong Tai Sin in Kowloon. It was completed in 1967. The park was named after Sir Arthur Morse, the head of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation during and after World War II.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lion Rock?

Nearby attractions include Unicorn Ridge, Hong Kong (14 min walk), Lion Rock Tunnel, Hong Kong (14 min walk), Lion Rock Country Park, Hong Kong (16 min walk), Amah Rock, Hong Kong (17 min walk).

How to get to Lion Rock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lion Rock:

Bus

Tsui Chuk Garden (12 min walk)
Tsz Wan Shan Bus Terminus • Lines: 15A (19 min walk)

Metro

Wong Tai Sin • Lines: Ktl (24 min walk)
Lok Fu • Lines: Ktl (27 min walk)