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Devil's Peak (Chinese: 魔鬼山) is the peak besides Lei Yue Mun on New Kowloon, Hong Kong. The area around the peak was garrisoned by the British Army or local pirates to control the passage of Lei Yue Mun, which is an important nautical passage in South China. The remains of a redoubt and batteries are still visible on the peak.
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Map of Pau Toi Shan, Yau Tong, Hong Kong
GeographyEdit
Devil's Peak stands at 222 metres in height. To the east of the peak lies Junk Bay Chinese Permanent Cemetery and Yau Tong lies to its west. The hill extends its ridge south to water in Lei Yue Mun and north to Chiu Keng Wan Shan.
Military historyEdit
The major parts of the military sites on Devil's Peak were built between 1900 and 1914. The four main clusters of military structures that remain are:
A list of troops whom were stationed here (mainly during World War II):
AccessEdit
Section 3 of The Wilson Trail begins near Devil's Peak. It is possible to access the fort on foot from the Wilson Trail.