Tung Shan (mountain) Mountain
Hill in Hong Kong's Wong Tai Sin District
Hill in Wong Tai Sin District with short urban trails and views over Kowloon; locals hike for exercise and to reach nearby temples and parks.
Tung Shan (mountain) at a Glance#
Address: Wong Tai Sin District, Hong Kong
How to Get to Tung Shan (mountain)#
Access Tung Shan from the Wong Tai Sin area; local buses and the MTR network (Wong Tai Sin station on the Kwun Tong line) place walkers within short taxi or bus rides of the trailheads. Paths are well signposted from local roads.
Tips for Visiting Tung Shan (mountain)#
- The summit area is small and can be crowded - go early for quieter views.
- Combine a walk up Tung Shan with visits to nearby Wong Tai Sin Temple and local tea houses.
- Wear good walking shoes; the ridge trails can be steep and rocky.
Best Time to Visit Tung Shan (mountain)#
Autumn and spring offer the most comfortable hiking conditions and the clearest views across Kowloon and the New Territories.
Weather & Climate near Tung Shan (mountain)#
Tung Shan (mountain)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2045 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 51 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 79 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 18° - 23° | 21° | 172 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 297 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 339 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Very Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 305 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 29° | 26° | 362 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Very Good | 23° - 28° | 25° | 237 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 20° - 26° | 23° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 16° - 22° | 19° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Very Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
