🗼 【Cloudy Hill TV Transmission Tower (九龍坑山 電視發射塔)】 is located at the summit of Cloudy Hill in Tai Po District, the New Territories. Standing at an altitude of approximately 440 metres, it is one of the six principal digital terrestrial television transmission stations in Hong Kong and was built by Asia Television Limited. It shoulders the crucial responsibility of transmitting television signals to northern areas such as Tai Po, Ma On Shan, Fanling, and Sheung Shui. —
📍 Geographical Location & Hill Overview
Item Details Chinese Name 九龍坑山 English Name Cloudy Hill District Tai Po District, New Territories Altitude Approx. 440 m GPS Coordinates 22°28′33.21″N, 114°10′13.87″E Country Park Pat Sin Leng Country Park Hiking Trail End point of Wilson Trail Section 8, Starting point of Section 9 —
📡 Transmitter Functions & Communication Role
Cloudy Hill TV Transmission Tower is one of the six main digital terrestrial television transmission stations in Hong Kong, playing an indispensable role in broadcasting and television signal transmission for the northern parts of Hong Kong.
🔧 Technical Functions
- Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting
- FM Radio Transmission
- Signal Relay to Supplementary Stations
📶 Coverage
- Ma On Shan
- Tai Po
- Fanling
- Sheung Shui
🏗 Construction & Management
Constructed by Asia Television Limited, it forms the core television signal network of Hong Kong alongside other major transmission stations such as Tsz Wan Shan, Golden Hill, and Kowloon Peak. —
🏞 Hiking Route & Nature Exploration
- Route: Tai Wo Station → Cloudy Hill → Sha Lo Tung → Fung Yuen
- Distance: Approx. 7.5 km
- Time: Approx. 3.5 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
- Replenishment: Store available at Sha Lo Tung Village on weekends and public holidays
- Scenic Highlights: Tai Po Sea, Ping Fung Shan, Sha Lo Tung Valley, Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve
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🏞 Geographical Advantages & Views
With its soaring height and expansive vantage point, Cloudy Hill is an ideal site for signal transmission. The facilities at the summit not only support telecommunications but have also become a popular check-in hotspot for hikers.
- Tai Po Town
- Sha Lo Tung
- Fung Yuen
- Ping Fung Shan
🌿 Surrounding Ecology & Cultural Value
- Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve: Home to over 200 species of butterflies
- Sha Lo Tung Village: The only freshwater wetland in Hong Kong, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest
- Historical Buildings: Abandoned village houses in Sha Lo Tung Village are listed as Grade 2 Historic Buildings
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🕰️ History & Development Background
- Built by Asia Television during the early stages of Hong Kong’s transition to digital television
- Chosen for its high altitude to maximize signal coverage and stability
- Named after Kau Lung Hang Village
- Likely supports radio broadcasting and other wireless communication equipment
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