Wan Chai Hong Shing Temple is located at 129 Eastern Queen’s Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. After over a century of changes and multiple land reclamation projects, it is now surrounded by modern buildings, making it stand out prominently. It has been listed as a Grade I historic building. In the early days of Hong Kong’s development, the area south of Johnston Road, where the temple is situated, was once a shallow waterfront. In front of Hong Shing Temple…
The Wanchai Sikh Temple is a Sikh place of worship in Hong Kong, located at the junction of Stubbs Road and Queen's Road East in Wanchai, Hong Kong Island. It has been listed as a Grade III historic building in Hong Kong. The Wanchai Sikh Temple was built in 1901, with two floors and an arched roof. A two-story extension was added later in 1938. Religious activities...
Introduction The Lions Nature Education Centre is located south of Sai Kung, surrounded by lush new woodlands and shaded by green trees. In the low-lying areas of the centre, there are small cultivated plots and farmsteads displaying various crops and plant specimens, as well as garden exhibition areas, an exhibition hall, and other engaging attractions.
Introduction Hong Kong’s Sha Tin Racecourse – Penfold Park is located at the Fo Tan MTR Station. Its state-of-the-art horse racing track facilities are among the most advanced in the world, making it the second-largest racecourse in Hong Kong. The venue can accommodate over 85,000 spectators, and its massive race results board is computer-controlled, displaying comprehensive details and outcomes of each race. Upon entering…
Introduction Sha Tin Che Kung Temple, also known as Tai Wai Che Kung Temple and commonly referred to simply as Che Kung Temple, is a temple in Tai Wai, Sha Tin District, New Territories, Hong Kong, dedicated to Che Kung. It is a Grade II historic building in Hong Kong. On the stone pillars at the entrance of Sha Tin Che Kung Temple, there is a couplet that reads: “Che turns all ugliness in the world into goodness, and Kung helps everyone within the Nine Districts turn misfortune into blessing…”
Kam Shan Country Park (designated on June 24, 1977) is a country park in Hong Kong, located north of Kowloon. It covers an area of 337 hectares, most of which belongs to the catchment area of the Kowloon reservoirs, extending north to Beacon Hill. Although relatively small in size, Kam Shan Country Park boasts beautiful scenery. There are four reservoirs within the park, including the Kowloon Reservoir...
Wan Chai Pak Tai Temple (Wan Chai Pak Tai Temple), also known as Wan Chai Pak Tai Ancient Temple or Wan Chai Jade Void Palace, is a Pak Tai temple located on Lung On Street in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island. It has been designated as a Grade I historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board. The Wan Chai Pak Tai Temple boasts magnificent architecture and is the largest temple in terms of area on Hong Kong Island...
Introduction renowned for enshrining over thirteen thousand Buddha statues of various sizes, it enjoys international fame. The monastery houses the only lacquered statue of the Venerable Yuet Kei’s mummified body in Hong Kong. The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is located on a hillside near Sha Tin Railway Station. Visitors need to climb over four hundred steps to reach it, which takes about 25 minutes. Upon arriving at the front courtyard of the monastery, …
Highlights Tolo Harbour is adjacent to The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The view of Tolo Harbour from the mountaintop of the university has a unique charm, especially when seen from the Pavilion of Harmony between Man and Nature at New Asia College, where the beautiful scenery of the harbour unfolds before your eyes, with distant green hills faintly visible and water blending seamlessly with the sky. Introduction
Introduction The park covers an area of 500 hectares, two-thirds of which are covered in forest. Attractions include Lion Rock, Wife Gazing Rock, and the picturesque surrounding hillsides. It's a great spot for those who enjoy outdoor picnics or hiking. Lion Rock is a famous peak in Hong Kong, located between Kowloon and the New Territories, and is one of the mountains of the Kowloon range…
Amah Rock is located on a small hill above Hung Mui Kuk in Sha Tin District, New Territories, Hong Kong, at an elevation of about 250 meters. It is a minor peak in the Lion Rock range. Amah Rock is a famous landmark in Sha Tin. In the 2007 "Appreciate the Natural Beauty of Rocks – Hong Kong’s Most Beautiful Rock" election, Amah Rock was honored...
Tsang Tai Uk (also known as "Tsang Family Mansion", formerly called "Ha Shan Wai" or "Shan Sha Wai") is located next to Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin, near the Lion Rock Tunnel. It is one of the best-preserved walled villages in the area and the largest surviving Hakka-style residence. The village once sheltered refugees during World War II, earning it the revered title of "Tsang Tai Uk"...
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum (English: Hong Kong Heritage Museum) is located at 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin. It is a comprehensive museum in Hong Kong covering various aspects of history, art, and culture. The museum's design adopts the traditional Chinese courtyard layout and incorporates modern architectural techniques…
The Wangtou Village Residential House is located in the old Wangtou Village, southeast of Yueng Chau Kok in Sha Tin District, New Territories, Hong Kong. The village was established over 200 years ago during the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong era by a couple surnamed Wang from Xingning, Guangdong. The existing residence was built around 1911 by Wang Qinghe, the 19th-generation descendant of the Wang family. The Hong Kong government took over the…
Sha Tin Town Hall is the second public cultural and entertainment centre in Hong Kong after the Hong Kong City Hall. It was officially opened on 16 January 1987 and is located at 1 Yu Wo Road, Sha Tin, New Territories. The construction of Sha Tin Town Hall cost HK$138 million, making it a major cultural hub in eastern New Territories, frequently hosting events such as drama, music, and dance performances. …
City Art Square is located in Sha Tin District, New Territories, Hong Kong, adjacent to the Sha Tin Town Hall, the Royal Park Hotel, and the large shopping mall New Town Plaza. The project commenced construction in November 2007 and officially opened to the public on the afternoon of July 22, 2008. Its primary purpose was to…
Sha Tin Park is located at No. 2 Yu Wo Road, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Formerly known as Sha Tin Central Park, it lies adjacent to the Shing Mun River, extends eastward to Lion Bridge and westward to Sha Yan Bridge, and neighbors Sha Tin Town Hall, City Art Square, and New Town Plaza. Covering an area of 8.05 hectares, the park took three years to build at a cost of HK$75 million, and was opened in...
Penfold Park is a park located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, completed in 1978. Covering an area of over 20 acres, the park is situated in the middle of the Sha Tin Racecourse track. Funded and managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, it was named after the former Hong Kong Jockey Club General Manager, Major-General Penfold. In addition to woods and grasslands, the park facilities include an artificial lake, a lakeside path...
Established on June 24, 1977, Lion Rock Country Park is one of the first three country parks designated in Hong Kong. It spans across Wong Tai Sin District in Kowloon and Sha Tin District in the New Territories, covering an area of 5.57 square kilometers. The park includes the area around Lion Rock, extending west to Tai Po Road where it connects with Kam Shan Country Park, and east to Shatin Pass where it…
Ma On Shan Waterfront Promenade (English: Ma On Shan Waterfront Promenade) is a public recreational area located along the northern shoreline of Ma On Shan in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It is the second major waterfront promenade in the Sha Tin District, facing the Sha Tin Hoi and offering distant views of the peaks of the Eight Immortals...