Sha Tsui Road Playground (also known as Sha Tsui Road Stadium) is an outdoor sports facility in Hong Kong, located at 171–199 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories. It is close to schools such as Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School, Tsuen Wan Chiu Chow Public School, and Hoi Pa Street Government Primary School,...
The Lobster Bay Petroglyphs are prehistoric rock carvings in Hong Kong, located at Lobster Bay on the Clear Water Bay Peninsula in Sai Kung District, New Territories. They have been designated as a declared monument of Hong Kong. The Lobster Bay Petroglyphs were discovered in 1978 by a group of hikers. The carvings are found on an east-facing rock surface, featuring faint geometric patterns, some of which depict birds, animals, and even eye-like shapes…
Madam Yang, mother of Sun Yat-sen, passed away in Hong Kong on the 13th day of the sixth lunar month in 1910 at the age of 83. At that time, Mr. Sun was overseas, busy raising funds for the revolution while also evading persecution by the Qing government. As a result, arrangements for Madam Yang’s funeral were handled by her eldest son, Sun Mei, and fellow revolutionary Luo Yannian...
Nestled in Tai O Mun, Clear Water Bay, Chasan Temple is backed by lush green mountains and faces the sea, boasting an elegant environment and breathtaking scenery. Visitors can reach the temple by taking a bus bound for Big or Small Clear Water from Choi Hung MTR Station. The temple is divided into two parts: one section is dedicated to monks for meditation and scripture chanting, featuring a Buddha hall, stupa, laypersons' building, and Merit Hall;…
High Island Reservoir (English: High Island Reservoir) is located in Sai Kung District, Hong Kong. It is the largest reservoir in Hong Kong by water storage capacity, holding up to 281 million cubic meters of water. The engineering project for High Island Reservoir began in 1969, construction started in 1971, and it was completed at the end of November 1978. It is…
Sheung Yiu Folk Museum is located in the scenic Sai Kung Country Park, covering an area of 500 square metres. It is a Hakka village house built in the late 19th century. The Sheung Yiu Village and a nearby lime kiln were declared monuments in 1981 and reopened as a museum in 1984 after restoration. Sheung Yiu Folk Museum is part of Hong Kong’s cultural...
Tiu Keng Leng (Cantonese pronunciation: Tiu, sometimes also pronounced as “Tiu Geng Leng”; English: Tiu Keng Leng, former name: Rennies Mill) is located in Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung District, New Territories, Hong Kong. Originally a squatter area, it is now part of the Tseung Kwan O New Town. Tiu Keng Leng is…
The Maohu Mountain Observation Post is located on Maohu Mountain in Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung District, Hong Kong. Hikers and local residents refer to it as the "Maohu Ruins Fort." Although the exact year of its construction is unknown, historical records suggest that it was built before 1898, when the British leased the New Territories. It is believed to have been an observation post of the FOTAN Customs under the Qing Dynasty, used to monitor the FOTAN Channel...
Sunrise Park (English: The Park), located in Lohas Park, Siu Chik Sha, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong, covers an area of 200,000 square feet. It was designed by the internationally renowned environmental design firm Belt Collins International and cost HK$200 million to build. It opened in August 2009. It is managed by Premier Management Services, a subsidiary of MTR Corporation Limited...
Sai Kung Promenade Park is a seaside park located east of the Hui Man Road Rest Garden in the Sai Kung District of Hong Kong’s New Territories. The Sai Kung waterfront serves as a hub for accessing many attractions in the area and is a popular leisure destination for both tourists and locals. The promenade features open-air cafés, stalls, a water pool with stone sculptures, and frequently hosts carnivals and charity sales. The park boasts a...
Tin Hau Ancient Temple and Hietian Palace in Sai Kung Market are located on Po On Road, Sai Kung Town Centre, Sai Kung District, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Tin Hau Temple and Hietian Palace are adjacent to each other but were not built at the same time. They are managed by the “Sai Kung Kaifong Committee” and are listed as a Grade III historic building. This temple complex is not only a religious hub for the Sai Kung area but also the birthplace of the region's politics, economy...
The Hong Kong Global Geopark of China (shortened as Hong Kong Geopark) is a geopark in Hong Kong, located in the eastern and northeastern parts of the New Territories. It includes two major areas—the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region and the Eastern Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region—comprising eight scenic zones in total. The park covers an area of 49.85 hectares, making it the smallest global geopark in the world by land size. The park area...
Hong Kong Space Park (English: Hong Kong Space Museum Astropark) is an astronomy-themed park in Hong Kong, located at the Tsang Hing Water Sports Centre on the West Dam of High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung District, New Territories. Covering an area of approximately 1,200 square metres, it is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services...
Silverstrand is located on the northeast side of Clear Water Bay Peninsula in Sai Kung District, New Territories, Hong Kong, and is one of the narrower beaches in the area. Silverstrand Beach is the only beach under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department situated beneath the upscale residential properties of Silverstrand, and it is equipped with shark prevention nets. Nearby, there are two separate beaches: Clear Water Bay Beach and Little Palm Beach. Since Sai Kung District started to gain popularity among tourists and travelers in the...
Po Hong Park is a large park in Hong Kong, located in Po Lam, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories. It is named after the nearby Po Hong Road. Covering an area of 4.13 hectares, the park opened on April 7, 1997, and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Po Hong Park features a seven-a-side hard court football and handball…
Introduction The main attractions of Ngong Ping 360 include the Ngong Ping Cable Car and Ngong Ping Village. The Ngong Ping Cable Car is a cable car system connecting Tung Chung and Ngong Ping. The “360” in its name signifies that passengers can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from the cable car. Construction began in February 2004, and it officially...
Introduction Ferry passengers arriving in Cheung Chau will immediately see rows of neatly arranged small buildings and numerous rental booths from holiday homes along the roadside. There are no cars on the island, allowing for leisurely strolls. Located close to the seaside on reclaimed land, Seafront Street is home to many open-air seafood restaurants offering a variety of seafood and shellfish dishes. Walking along the coast, …
Introduction Most of Cheung Chau’s ends are mountainous, with a long, narrow middle where most residents live. On the eastern side, it only takes a few minutes’ walk from the ferry pier to reach Tung Wan, a popular swimming spot among beachgoers. Walking eastward from Tung Wan and passing the Cheung Chau Warwick Hotel, you’ll soon arrive at Kwun Yam Wan, where Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold medalist, Lee…
Tai O is located in the western part of Lantau Island in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It is the most famous existing fishing village in Hong Kong, with parts of the village situated on Tai O Island. The village boasts a distinctive water town charm, earning it the nickname “Venice of Hong Kong.” In 2006, Tai O was awarded...
Introduction The Bronze Age rock carvings, estimated to be around 3,000 years old, are located beneath the Warwick Hotel along the coastline of Cheung Chau’s Tung Wan Beach. They were discovered in 1970 by geologists. The carvings feature two sets of designs, each consisting of several curved lines encircling small grooves. The second set of carvings was not fully exposed at the time of discovery; it required…