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.
Geography
The Twins are two peaks of similar height lined up from north to south. The Southern Twin is the taller mountain at in height, while the Northern Twin stands at . To the north of the Twins lies another prominent hill called Violet Hill.
Access
Section 1 of the Wilson Trail runs through the top ridges of The Twins. It is possible to go to the Twins from either Stanley, Tai Tam Reservoirs, or Repulse Bay
See also List of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong Tai Tam Reservoirs Stanley, Hong Kong
References
External links
Wilson Trail No. 1