Observatory Hill

Observatory Hill, formerly known as Elgin Hill, is a hill where the is sited. Observatory Road is a road passing through Royal Observatory Hong Kong from east to west.
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 33 metres
  • Description: hill in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
  • Also known as: “Elgin Hill”, “Observatory Hill, Hong Kong”, “伊利近山 Elgin Hill”, “天文台山 Observatory Hill”, and “艾爾尊山 Mount Elgin”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Museum of History.

Museum
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The is a public astronomy and space science museum located in , . Opened on 8 October 1980, it is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.

Museum
The is a public that preserves 's historical and cultural heritage. It is located next to the , in Tsim Sha Tsui East, .

Railway station
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station is the southern terminus of and the only station on the Hong Kong section of the Guangshengang XRL. The station connects to China's high-speed rail network across the border through dedicated tunnels and includes a Mainland Port Area where the laws of China are enforced.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kowloon and Central Hong Kong.

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is an urban peninsula on the mainland part of , directly across from the Hong Kong Island . With over 2 million people living in an area of less than 47 km², is one of the most densely populated places on the planet, and has a matching array of places to shop, eat and sleep.

Photo: seeminglee, CC BY 2.0.
Central and Western is a district of Island. It is the political, administrative and financial hub and home to some fantastic skyscrapers and Victoria Peak.

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The in Island is not as full of attractions as neighbouring , although Wan Chai is known for its nightlife and Causeway Bay for an unforgettable shopping experience.

Observatory Hill

Latitude
22.302° or 22° 18′ 7″ north
Longitude
114.1743° or 114° 10′ 28″ east
Elevation
33 metres (108 feet)
Open location code
7PJP852F+QP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9565843547
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Wiki­data ID
Q7075466
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Yue Chinese—“Observatory Hill” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “伊利近山”
  • Chinese: “天文台山”
  • Chinese: “天文臺山”
  • Yue Chinese: “天文台山”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and Hong Kong Observatory.

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