Ma On Shan belongs administratively to Sha Tin District.
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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.
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Shing Mun River |
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Many boat people were refugee fishermen from mainland China.
Some moved to Shatin, where they formed a fishing village.
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Shatin Fishermen New Village |
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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.
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Ma On Shan modern estates |
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Ma On Shan features a few nice remote beaches allowing to be away for a few hours
from the bustling city life.
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Remote beach |
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The beach in front of To Tau Village is a quiet place to enjoy a family
BBQ or enjoy the Tolo Harbour view.
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To Tau Village beach |
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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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To Tau Village beach |
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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.
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To Tau Village beach |
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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.
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To Tau Village |
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To Tau Village beach is a popular place for photographers in order to shoot
models.
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To Tau Village beach |
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To Tau Village beach is a popular place for wedding pictures
so brides posing for pictures can often be seen.
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To Tau Village beach |
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Wu Kai Sha Pier faces Tolo Harbour with Ma On Shan at the back.
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Wu Kai Sha |
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Many villages in New Territories have entrance gate. it can be flanked with a pair of Guardian Lions.
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Wu Kai Sha New Village |
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Together with barbeque pits and golf course, Whitehead Golf Centre is definitely
a nice family gathering.
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Whitehead Golf Centre |
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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.
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Whitehead Golf Centre |
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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.
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Ma On Shan |
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Nai Chung is a countryside located at
the east of Ma On Shan.
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Nai Chung |
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Nai Chung |
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Nai Chung is popular destination with two nice Thai restaurants
along Sai Sha road.
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Nai Chung |
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Along Sai Sha road, old traditional empty houses can still be seen.
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Sai Sha road |
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Offerings are still performed. Joss stick and food is offered.
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Sai Sha road |
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