MA ON SHAN

Shing Mun River is a man made 7km channel running Shing Mun Reservoir at the foot of the Kowloon hills through Sha Tin and Ma On Shan into Tolo Harbour.

Many boat people were refugee fishermen from mainland China. Some moved to Shatin, where they formed a fishing village.

The town is built on the strip between Tolo Harbour and Ma On Shan mountain. It is an extension of the Sha Tin New Town along eastern coast of Tolo Harbour and features many new estates.

Ma On Shan features a few nice remote beaches allowing to be away for a few hours from the bustling city life.

The beach in front of To Tau Village is a quiet place to enjoy a family BBQ or enjoy the Tolo Harbour view.

For people living in Ma On Shan's residential highrises buildings, the To Tau Village beach is a nice place for relaxing.

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For people living in Ma On Shan's residential highrises buildings, the To Tau Village beach is a nice place to enjoy evening BBQ.

In contrast to the extensive urban development nearby, settlements such as To Tau Village remain as testament to the old traditions of Hong Kong community living.

To Tau Village beach is a popular place for photographers in order to shoot models.

To Tau Village beach is a popular place for wedding pictures so brides posing for pictures can often be seen.

Wu Kai Sha Pier faces Tolo Harbour with Ma On Shan at the back.

Many villages in New Territories have entrance gate. it can be flanked with a pair of Guardian Lions.

Together with barbeque pits and golf course, Whitehead Golf Centre is definitely a nice family gathering.

With an area of 1 500 000 square feet, there are 170 golf lanes in total. This is the first range in Hong Kong that does not set age limit, so even the children can enjoy playing golf with their parents.

Ma On Shan's residential buildings are primarily highrises featuring at least 35 stories or higher. It has been well planned as a self-contained environment and a mixture of public and private housing, dependable utility services, a well-organized transportation system (MTR, buses...), open space for recreation (parks, promenades, bicycle paths), and a wide range of community facilities.

Nai Chung is a countryside located at the east of Ma On Shan.

Many local people playing kites can be seen around Nai Chung area.

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Nai Chung is popular destination with two nice Thai restaurants along Sai Sha road.

Along Sai Sha road, old traditional empty houses can still be seen.

Offerings are still performed. Joss stick and food is offered.

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