Devil's Peak, Hong Kong

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Devil's Peak (魔鬼山) is the peak besides Lei Yue Mun on 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.

Devil's Peak stands at 222 metres in height. To the east of the peak lies Tseung Kwan O 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.

Section 3 of The Wilson Trail begins near Devil's Peak. It is possible to access the fort on foot from the Wilson Trail.

Installation near the peak:

Gough Battery - upper battery was built in 1898 with 2 6 inch guns; later replaced by 9.2 inch guns; guns removed in 1936 to Stanley Fort
Pottinger Battery - lower battery with 9.2 inch guns; guns removed in 1936 to Cape D'aguilar
small bunker located between the two batteries
Shing Mun Redoubt

Sai Wan Battery built 1895 is located nearby.