The Twins, Hong Kong

Name: The Twins
Address: Hong Kong, China

#193 among attractions in Hong Kong

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Facts and practical information

The Twins, 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. Hiking up The Twins involves walking up a long steep set of stairs featuring more than 1000 steps straight up. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°13'50"N, 114°12'20"E

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Day trips

The Twins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stanley Market, The pulse, Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir, Stanley Military Cemetery.

1 miSE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Stanley Market, Hong Kong
26 min walk • Nestled on the verdant and rugged coast of Hong Kong Island, Stanley Market is a vibrant and bustling bazaar that has long been a favorite destination for both locals and tourists alike. Known for its eclectic mix of merchandise, from traditional Chinese crafts...
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The pulse, Hong Kong
16 min walk • The Pulse is a six-storey, 167,000-square-foot shopping centre located on Beach Road at Repulse Bay Beach in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. It is owned by Emperor International Holdings Limited.
1.1 miN
Lake
Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir, Hong Kong
29 min walk • Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir, part of the Tai Tam Reservoirs, is a reservoir in Tai Tam Country Park, Tai Tam, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong and has a water storage capacity of 19.6 million gallons. The reservoir was completed in 1907.
1.4 miSE
Cemetery
Stanley Military Cemetery, Hong Kong
35 min walk • Stanley Military Cemetery is a cemetery located near St. Stephen's Beach in Stanley, Hong Kong. Along with the larger Hong Kong Cemetery, it is one of two military cemeteries of the early colonial era, used for the burials of the members of the garrison and their families between 1841 and 1866.
0.9 miS
Museum, Maritime museum
Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Hong Kong
24 min walk • Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a non-profit educational institution funded by the international shipping community and the government in Hong Kong. It is located at Central Pier 8, Hong Kong. The museum was reopened to the public in February 2013.
0.9 miS
Memorial, Historical place, Shopping centre
Murray House, Hong Kong
24 min walk • Murray House is a Victorian-era building in Stanley, Hong Kong. Built in the present-day business district of Central in 1846 as officers' quarters of the Murray Barracks, the building was moved to the south of Hong Kong Island during the 2000s.This building has become an iconic landmark in Hong Kong.
1 miS
Memorial, Piers and boardwalks
Blake Pier at Stanley, Hong Kong
25 min walk • Blake Pier at Stanley is a public pier in Stanley, Hong Kong. The name originally referred to Blake Pier, Central, a ferry pier in Central, Hong Kong. The pier was named after Sir Henry Arthur Blake, the twelfth governor of Hong Kong. It was originally located at the site of the Central Reclamation Phase 1 project.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum, Hong Kong
33 min walk • The Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum is a museum in Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley, Hong Kong. It was originally housed in the Staff Training Institute of the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department.
1.5 miNW
Beach, Body of water, Park
Deep Water Bay Beach, Hong Kong
39 min walk • Deep Water Bay Beach is a gazetted beach next to Deep Water Bay located to the south of Shouson Hill, Southern District, Hong Kong and is one of the four Hong Kong beaches which remain open during the non-bathing season.
0.9 miSE
Beach
Stanley Main Beach, Hong Kong
23 min walk • Stanley Main Beach is a gazetted beach located adjacent to Stanley Market and Stanley Back Beach in the eastern side of the Stanley peninsula, Southern District, Hong Kong.
0.9 miNW
Shopping
The Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
22 min walk • The Repulse Bay is a residential building and commercial arcade, located at 109 Repulse Bay Road in the Repulse Bay area of Hong Kong. It is owned by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited and operated by Peninsula Properties, a subsidiary of HSH.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Twins?

Nearby attractions include Tai Hom Village, Hong Kong (5 min walk), Kwun Yam Shrine, Hong Kong (14 min walk), Repulse Bay, Hong Kong (19 min walk), Stanley Main Beach, Hong Kong (23 min walk).

How to get to The Twins by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Twins:

Bus

Headland Road • Lines: 260, 40, 40X, 52, 6, 63, 65, 66, 6A, 6X, 73, 973, N40 (9 min walk)
102 Repulse Bay Road • Lines: 260, 40, 40X, 52, 6, 63, 65, 66, 6A, 6X, 73, 973, N40 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Blake Pier • Lines: Stanly -Po Tai (25 min walk)