Meaning of High West | Babel Free

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A peak in Central and Western district, Hong Kong.

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“Helicina Hungerfordiana, von Mildff. Found at High West (Hongkong) by Dr. Hungerford, Dr. von Müllendorff, and the writer; at Tung-chow (near Macao) by Dr. Hungerford and self.”

“On the 22nd of January a single bird was seen to pass low over Mount Kellett. Over the western slopes it was attacked and mobbed by four Kites as it crossed their nesting ground, and the five birds wheeled round one another for two or three minutes; the Eagle occasionally giving a series of seven or eight yelps, while the Kites were screaming with rage. The pursuit was abandoned as the Eagle passed over High West.”

“We paused at High West — the westernmost point of the trail — where a small park provides a perfect rest stop. From here the path turns south toward the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir.”

“The 230th have all three battalions in the Jardine's Lookout area, preparing to attack westwards with a final objective of High West.”

“Just west of Victoria Peak is the 494m High West, a mountain offering tremendous panoramic views with a fraction of the crowds. The only caveat? You have to hike to get here.”

“A footpath leads alongside a stream, then winds up to a car park above the garden. A minute or so from here, there is a vantage point with fine views to the western harbour, Lamma, and a nearby, slightly lower peak, High West.”

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