The Old District Office North is located on Wan Tau Kok Lane in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. It was the first civil affairs building constructed after the British leased the New Territories. On November 13, 1981, it was listed as a declared monument of Hong Kong. From 1988 to 2000, it was used as the Tai Po regional office of the Environmental Protection Department, and in 2002, it became the New Territories East Headquarters of The Scout Association of Hong Kong...
The Tap Mun Kiln Site in Tai Po is located in Tai Po Tau Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. Covering a total area of over five hectares, it is currently the only discovered blue-and-white porcelain kiln site in Hong Kong. Since the 1950s, scholars have taken an interest in the history of the kiln site. Given its significant historical value, 1,500 square meters of the site were designated as a ...
Shangwan Kiln Fanxian Temple, also known as Fanxian Shrine, is located in Shangwan Kiln Village, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. It enshrines Fanxian, the patron deity of the ceramic industry, who gradually became a guardian deity of the region. As Fanxian Temple is the only temple in Hong Kong dedicated to Fanxian, it has witnessed the rise and fall of the ceramic industry in the territory. Therefore, on December 30, 1999, …
Hong Kong Global Geopark of China is the most renowned geopark in Hong Kong, covering an area of 5,000 hectares in the eastern and northeastern parts of the New Territories. It consists of two major areas—the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region and the Eastern Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region—encompassing eight scenic zones in total. The Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region includes four scenic zones: Double Haven, Port Island, Bluff Head–Bluff Point, and Tung Ping Chau…
The Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees are located in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, in Hong Kong’s New Territories, and are a famous wishing spot in the city. They sit beside the Tin Hau Temple, which was built during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. The Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees consist of two large banyan trees that are regarded as deities by local villagers. People burn incense sticks, candles, and joss paper at their roots to pray for good fortune — a practice known as “worshipping the incense trees.” These two trees…
The picturesque Yan Chau Tong is an inner harbour located within Tolo Harbour in the northeast New Territories of Hong Kong, renowned for its calm waters. A small island in this coastal area resembles an inkstone, hence called Yan Chau (Inkstone Island), from which the name Yan Chau Tong (Inkstone Harbour) is derived. The ecological species and natural scenery of the waters around Yan Chau Tong hold significant conservation value. In 1996, the Hong Kong government...
Plum Tree Pit Park is located in Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong, near Tai Wo Estate, Tai Po Garden, Dynasty Court, and Kam Shek New Village. Established in 1991, the park covers an area of 2.25 hectares and stretches narrowly along the Lam Tsuen River. Facilities within the park include walking trails, jogging paths, a children’s playground, and pavilions, with a small island situated at the park’s center...
The Museum of Ethnology is located at No. 2 Hung Lam Road, Tai Po Kau, New Territories, Hong Kong, within the Kerry Plover Cove Interactive Centre. Opened in 2000, it is the first museum in Hong Kong dedicated to global ethnic cultures, showcasing over a thousand exquisite artifacts reflecting the living cultures of various regions around the world...
Tai Po Waterfront Park is a park in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, covering an area of approximately 22 hectares, making it the largest park in Hong Kong. It is currently managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong. Located on Tai Fat Street in Tai Po, New Territories, the park is close to the Tai Po Industrial Estate, Fu Shin Estate, and Kwong Fuk Estate. The park can be divided into the waterfront garden and the waterfront park…
Tung Ping Chau Marine Park (designated on 16 November 2001) is a marine park in Hong Kong, located in the waters surrounding Tung Ping Chau in Mirs Bay in the northeast New Territories. It covers an area of 270 hectares. This marine park is the fourth in Hong Kong and the first to be designated after the handover of Hong Kong’s sovereignty. Tung Ping Chau is…
Tai Mei Tuk is located next to Plover Cove Reservoir in the Tai Po District of Hong Kong's New Territories, at the southern foot of Pat Sin Leng and overlooking Tolo Harbour, with Ma Shi Chau in the distance. Situated on the eastern periphery of the Tai Po District and at the end of the Pat Sin Leng mountain range, it is also known as "Tai Mei Dou" and is highly popular among Hong Kong residents. Tai Mei Tuk offers a wide variety of food and leisure facilities, making it…
As the name suggests, Red Rock Gate features red rocks and a narrow waterway that resembles a doorway. The eastern shore is Wang Wan Chau, while the western shore is Gan Men Tsui, with the two sides being just a few dozen meters apart. Red Rock Gate serves as the southern “gate” leading to the picturesque Yan Chau Tong; the other “gates” are slightly wider — such as the eastern Zhi Men Tou, the northern...
Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve (designated on May 13, 1977) is a Special Area located south of Tai Po Kau in the Tai Po District of Hong Kong's New Territories, covering an area of 460 hectares. This nature reserve is Hong Kong's first Special Area. The area features over 100 species of native and introduced trees and also includes...
Dinghui Temple, also known as Dinghui Chan Temple, is located in Mawo Village, Tai Po District, New Territories, Hong Kong. Established in 1923, it is the earliest Buddhist temple built in the Tai Po area. Originally named "Lanruo Garden," the temple was initiated by Venerable Zengxiu. The Venerable Zengxiu, lay surname Huang, was from Kaiping, Guangdong. At the age of 22, he was ordained at Da Jue Temple on Qixingyan in Zhaoqing, …
Seven Saints Ancient Temple, also known as Seven Saints Palace Ancient Temple and commonly referred to as Seven Saints Temple, is located in Guankeng, Shisixiang, Sai Kung North, Tai Po District, New Territories, Hong Kong. Built during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the temple was jointly constructed by the villages of Shisixiang forming the “Dongping She,” “Xiping She,” “Nanqing She,” and “Beiqing She.” Each society took turns managing the temple for one year. Seven Saints Ancient Temple is a traditional…
Tai Po Lookout is located at 11 Lok Wong Lane, Tai Po Kau, New Territories, Hong Kong. Built around the early 1900s, it has been listed as a Grade I historic building by the Antiquities and Monuments Office. The lookout is a single-story flat-roofed colonial structure featuring arched verandas to adapt to Hong Kong’s hot and humid climate…
Yu Chau Tsai Park is located along the Hong Kong coastline from the estuary of Tai Po Sun Lam Tsuen to Yu Chau Tsai, separated from Tai Po Promenade by a strip of water. Named after its location, Yu Chau Tsai, the park may be small but boasts an elegant environment, stunning sea views, and well-equipped facilities, making it an ideal spot for locals to exercise in the morning or watch the sunrise. Originally, Yu Chau Tsai was a small island near the estuary of the Tai Po River. Due to its shape...
Hong Kong Science Park (abbreviated as HKSP) is located in Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po District, New Territories, Hong Kong, along the shores of Tolo Harbour. It is adjacent to the Pak Shek Kok Promenade and near The Chinese University of Hong Kong. According to Hong Kong's administrative divisions, the southeastern part of the Science Park falls within Sha Tin District. In terms of location...
Chunfeng Pavilion is located at the foot of Xiangnu Peak in Baxian Ridge, Tai Po, Hong Kong. It was built to commemorate the two teachers—Mr. Chow Chi-chi and Ms. Wong Sau-mei—who sacrificed their lives to save others during the Baxian Ridge wildfire on February 10, 1996. The name “Chunfeng Pavilion” conveys the deep gratitude owed to education for nurturing all things. Chunfeng Pavilion was…
The Lin Village Tin Hau Temple in Tai Po is located in Fong Ma Po, Lin Village, and was built during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. It is the largest Tin Hau temple in the Tai Po District. A large bronze bell, inscribed with the year 1771 (the 36th year of Qianlong), hangs inside the temple. Legend has it that during the early days of the temple’s construction, funding was scarce, but fortunately, a couple surnamed Tang who were passing through Lin Village donated a substantial sum, enabling the completion of the temple...