74-525: Tuen Mun District is one of the 18 administrative districts of Hong Kong. As of 2021, it had a population of 506,879. Of these, 64,000 are under the age of 18. Part of the district is the Tuen Mun New Town (or simply Tuen Mun ), which contains one of the largest residential areas in the New Territories . Tuen Mun, ( Chinese : 屯門 ), rumoured to be short for 屯兵之門 , literally means "the door to
148-692: A 480-metre long promenade running parallel to it. The design of the snack kiosks and the changing rooms strike a natural harmony with that of the hotel and the shopping mall. Hong Kong Gold Coast sits close to Castle Peak Bay. The complex in European style replicates the Mediterranean Sentiment. Watching the sunset at an open café on the palm-lined seashore can be an infinite source of artistic inspirations and creativity. The leisurely and artistic environment makes Hong Kong Gold Coast another Montmartre for Western culture lovers to share their artistic passions by
222-666: A base for the revolutionaries of the Revive China Society. It was said that secret meetings convened by Dr. Sun Yat-sen and other revolutionaries for planning the Huang Hua-Gang Uprising and the Huizhou Uprising took place at Hung Lau. It was also where they took oath and got their ammunition and food supplies. Thus, Hung Lau has been of great significance to the Nationalist Revolution. A monument to Dr. Sun,
296-453: A big wooden cup eventually came to Castle Peak. Attracted by the favourable environment for spiritual nurturing, he built a cottage there for practising his religion. Since then, the name of Master Pui To (meaning Traveling in a Cup) has become widely known. In memory of him, his followers made an altar out of a flat rock inside the Cave, and behind the altar a statue of him. However, other legends say
370-629: A blend of Sino-Thai cultures, which are so magnificent and eye-catching. Higher up in the Hall are the Library of Buddhist Scriptures and the Attic of the Jade Buddha. On each side of the main entrance of the Hall is a 20-metre column carved with a dazzling lifelike giant gold-scaled dragon, making the building prominently imposing. The Monastery also has a kitchen serving mouthwatering vegetarian food for visitors. Adjoining
444-589: A bust of him, a reproduction of his will and a gomuti palm tree planted by the revolutionary martyrs can also be found in Chung Shan Park. The Tuen Mun Golf Centre, located at Lung Mun Road, is the first public golf driving range in Hong Kong. Opened in 1995, the centre occupies an area of 48,500 square metres. Convenient bookings and inexpensive charges of the centre facilities allow the public to learn to play golf and improve their skills at affordable rates.The centre
518-522: A cost of $ 60 million. It took six years to complete, with its consecration ceremony held in May 1980. The Mahavira Hall, located on the top storey, has a floor height of about 20 metres. In the middle of the Hall, there are three gold-plated statues of the Buddha Sakyamuni, each of them is about 5 metres tall. Its interior walls are adorned with over 10 thousands of Buddha reliefs and a number of murals featuring
592-547: A district. The eleven-term district councils, comprising 479 members (452 elected, 27 ex officios who are chairmen of the rural committees in the New Territories), commenced on 1 January 2020. The district management committee in each district is chaired by the district officer. It is a government committee consisting of representatives of the core departments in the district, and provides a forum for departments to discuss and resolve district problems. It responds positively to
666-672: A fine display of art craft. Opened since July 1995, the Gold Coast Montmartre is the first arena of its kind in Hong Kong for street art and culture. The Art Promenade, located at the seashore outside the Marina Magic Shopping Mall, is an ideal showcase for amateur artists to present their talent in handicrafts such as monochrome drawing, cartoon figure drawing, ornament design, ceramics, rice art, model making, stained sand, colour dyeing, etc. Performances such as Western verse recital, live bands and classical music are put on at
740-605: A marina club, the well-known Golden Beach and the newly constructed Hong Kong Gold Coast Dolphin Square. The Golden Beach is located at 18.5 Miles, Castle Peak Road, adjacent to the Cafeteria New Beach. It is the largest public beach in Tuen Mun, and the first artificial beach in Hong Kong. The 545-metre long beach has a total area of 7.85 hectares. Tropical trees, like coconut, and flowers of various species, are planted on both sides of
814-427: A role to mediate in the resolution of disputes between corporate bodies and residents. He performs an advisory and liaison role in providing assistance to building management bodies. He operates a public enquiry service to enable the community to have easy access to services and information provided by government. In emergency situations, the district officer is responsible for co-ordinating various departments' efforts on
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#1732847836186888-679: A temple at Hau Kok in Kau Hui to worship Tin Hau and pray for safety. During the Ming dynasty, the To clansmen, who were engaged in the salt business, migrated to Tuen Mun. They developed close ties with local fishermen and worked together for the expansion of the Temple. People living in the walled villages also helped in financing its renovation on a number of occasions. The Temple has always been well patronised by worshippers. During
962-401: A total area of 8,150 square metres. Apart from riding training, the school organises activities for families. Take LRT route No. 610, 615 or 615P and alight at Butterfly stop , or KMB route No. 59A or 59M, or Citybus route No. 962. Hong Kong's Gold Coast is the largest tourist resort in Tuen Mun. Its full facilities comprises a world-class resort hotel, a convention centre, a shopping mall,
1036-532: Is 18 1 ⁄ 2 milestone, Castle Peak Road. There are Restaurant, Refreshment Kiosk, changing room, shower facilities and toilet. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are not suspended during winter(November to March) and
1110-431: Is 18 1 ⁄ 2 milestone, Castle Peak Road. There are refreshment kiosk and beach volleyball court. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March). The address of Golden Beach
1184-480: Is 18 3 ⁄ 4 milestone, Castle Peak Road. There are refreshment kiosk, BBQ area, changing room, shower facilities, toilet and bathing shed. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March). The address of Cafeteria New Beach
1258-447: Is 18 3 ⁄ 4 milestone, Castle Peak Road. There are BBQ area, changing rooms, shower facilities and toilet. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March). The address of Cafeteria Old Beach
1332-453: Is 19 milestone, Castle Peak Road. There are fast food kiosk, BBQ area, changing room, shower facilities, toilet and car park. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March). The address of Kadoorie Beach
1406-438: Is a place of primitive simplicity, the opening of privately run barbecue sites have always drawn crowds of tourists. Every year at Tuen Ng Festival ( 端午節 ), which is the fifth day of the fifth lunar month , there is dragon boat racing at Castle Peak Bay. The venue is one of the several places where this international cultural and sports event takes place. Every year many people from different companies or organisations join
1480-532: Is administratively divided into 18 districts. Each district has a district council . District councils was formerly called district boards, for which the boards were established in 1982, when Hong Kong was under British rule . However, the districts have limited relevance to the population, as few public services operate according to district boundaries. The police , fire services , health services, education and hospital authorities , and postal service each define their own idiosyncratic geographic divisions. In
1554-621: Is also a place for earthen pot gathering. Tuen Mun District was only connected via the Tuen Mun Road and the Castle Peak Road to the city until the West Rail line was opened in 2003. Citizens also choose the bus to go into the city, and also the Light Rail to connect to Yuen Long District 。 There was only one highway into Tuen Mun from Kowloon and Hong Kong Island before 2020, because
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#17328478361861628-663: Is another tourist attraction in Tuen Mun. It is a Taoist temple originally opened as a rural retreat in 1949. This peaceful temple also contains many treasures, such as lanterns from Beijing's Imperial Palace. The temple is divided into several houses where many dead peoples' bone ash are permanently stored in special apartments with their picture, name, date of birth, date of death and his or her origin. During Ching Ming Festival and Chung Yeung Festival , many people go there to reminisce and respect their deceased friends or relatives. To get to Ching Chung Koon, we can take LRT route no. 615P, 615 or 610 from Siu Hong station and then get off
1702-580: Is at the hub of transport links and networks which include bus services to various parts of Hong Kong , including express services to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Tuen Ma line to Kowloon and the Light Rail serving the western New Territories. More than 300,000 customers come to the mall each day. Tuen Mun Town Plaza is in Primary One Admission (POA) School Net 71. Within the school net are multiple aided schools (operated independently but funded with government money); no government schools are in
1776-435: Is emphasised in the provision of treatment and care for patients. The recent trend is to put emphasis not only on hospital treatment, but also on community psychiatric care. The hospital is seeking to provide an integrated service, taking hospital care and community care as complementary to one another. Altogether there are 16 male wards and 11 female wards and 3 mixed sex wards. Patients of open wards can walk about freely within
1850-583: Is located at the southwest of Castle Peak and consists of Lung Kwu Tan and Lung Kwu Sheung Tan. It is said that Emperor Bing of Song went south as far as Lung Kwu Tan when he fled from the invading Mongols . There is a cave at Lung Kwu Tan known as the Emperor's Cave, which is presumably where Emperor Bing took refuge during his stay. Other famous spots include the Tin Hau Temple and the Bogy's Rock. While Lung Kwu Tan
1924-402: Is provided to the whole of Hong Kong. It also manage a network of psychiatric clinics and a day hospital , providing outpatient and day patient services. As at 31 March 2009, the hospital had a staff force of 1201, consisting of 61 doctors, 524 nurses, 53 allied health staff and 563 other grades of staff. Its address is 15 Tsing Chung Koon Road, Tuen Mun, NT. Opened in 1961, Castle Peak Hospital
1998-629: Is recognised by the respective Colleges of Psychiatrists in Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Tuen Mun Hospital is an acute hospital with a designed capacity of 1,870 beds serving Tuen Mun New Town and the northwest regions of the New Territories. The planning of the Tuen Mun Hospital Complex was begun in 1979. After more than ten years of planning and commissioning the hospital finally commenced operation and started admitting patients on 8 March 1990. The Day Procedure Unit
2072-972: Is served by the Town Centre stop of the LRT. There are three public swimming pools in Tuen Mun District. Two of them are outdoor unheated except Tuen Mun North West Swimming Pool with indoor heated. There are six beaches in Tuen Mun District in total. They are all provided with shark prevention nets . Butterfly Beach is located on Lung Mun Road. The enquires of the beach are 2404 8656 and 2451 3461. There are changing rooms, shower facilities and toilets on this beach. Lifeguard service hours are 0900–1800 in April to May, September to October, and also on Mondays to Fridays in June to August. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in June to August, lifeguard service hours are 0800–1900. Lifeguard services are suspended during winter (November to March). The address of Castle Peak Beach
2146-564: Is the Mahavira Hall in the Temple. Up on the stone steps leading to the Hall are inscribed "一切有情、同登覺地" (May All Sentient Beings Attained Nirvana Together), which speaks of the appealing Buddhist path of Ultimate Liberation. Take LRT route No. 610 or 615 and alight at Tsing Shan Tsuen stop . Then walk along the Tsing Shan Monastery Path for about 30 minutes, or take KMB route No. 57M, 66X, or MTR bus No. 506. Ching Chung Koon (青松觀)
2220-592: Is the largest shopping mall in the NW New Territories of Hong Kong. Established in 1988 and located in the town of Tuen Mun , it was developed by the Sino Group . It provides a large range of merchandise, offering residents a myriad of shopping, dining and entertainment facilities. Creative promotional programmes are often held to attract customers. A complete renovation and refurbishment has finished to provide more than 1,000,000 sq. ft. and over five storeys. It
2294-401: Is the main area of the district. It features a range of cultural and entertainment facilities and several government buildings, including Tuen Mun Town Plaza , Tuen Mun Cultural Square, Tuen Mun Town Hall, Tuen Mun Public Library , Tuen Mun Park , Tuen Mun Law Courts, Tuen Mun Central Post Office and Tuen Mun Government Offices. Lung Kwu Tan Village has a history of a couple hundred years. It
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2368-557: Is the psychiatric hospital with the longest history in Hong Kong. Most of the wards of the hospital is "gazetted", meaning that the wards of the Hospital admit voluntary and involuntary patients under the Mental Health Ordinance. All types of modern psychiatric treatment work are available in hospital, including the use of drugs and other physical methods of treatment, and psychological and social treatment. Multi-disciplinary teamwork
2442-414: Is well equipped with a 91-bay driving range, a practice green, a cafeteria and a golf shop. It provides training courses of different levels to cater for both beginners and advanced golf lovers. Take LRT route No. 610, 615 or 615P and alight at Light Rail Depot stop , or KMB route No. 59A, 59M, 59X or 259D, or Citybus route No. 962 and alight at Sun Tuen Mun Centre. Situated at Fu Tei, Ching Leung Nunnery
2516-512: The 1860s, residents speaking the same dialects were often grouped together, and social structure was more important than district structure. Merchants often travelled together as guilds and sold common goods across different areas. Organizations such as Nam Pak Hong , Tung Wah Hospital Committee and "District Watch Committee" often cut across any native district lines. The concept of boundary separation only became important around 1870, when cultural conflicts increased between coolies , Chinese and
2590-532: The British. One of the first legal attempt to control districts came in 1888 under the European District Reservation Ordinance, which reserved areas exclusively to Europeans. The first Town Planning Ordinance did not appear until 1939. The New Territories and New Kowloon became part of Hong Kong since 1898. The colonial government appoints District Officer to oversee the area. At first
2664-534: The Cultural Square, which provides an open stage for both professionals and amateurs. Hung Lau is located in Chung Shan Park at Lung Mun Road and adjacent to Castle Peak Farm. Hung Lau faces southeast with Pui To Peak at its back, overlooking the sea off Tuen Mun and facing Lantau Island further across it. The area near the present Butterfly Estate was uninhabited in the late Qing dynasty and was accessible by water transport only. Legends leave it that Hung Lau became
2738-453: The EcoPark (about 80,000 square metres) will be made available for occupation by end 2006, while Phase II (about 120,000 square metres) will be commissioned in 2009. There are three hospitals in Tuen Mun District in total. Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) is a psychiatric hospital with about 1,100 beds. It provides general psychiatric admissions for residents of NTW cluster. Forensic inpatient service
2812-574: The New Territories including Tuen Mun. After WWII, the Yuen Long District Office was spin-off from the District Office North. Tuen Mun and its surrounding area were administratively part of Yuen Long District Office until 1974. (some author stated Tuen Mun (branch-)office "established after 1969") Meanwhile, originally named Castle Peak New Town when planning, the new town of the area was finally named Tuen Mun New Town , adopting
2886-597: The Northern District Officer was stationed in Tai Po . The Northern District and Southern District was later split into Islands District Office, Tuen Mun District Office, Yuen Long District Office, Sai Kung District Office, etc. Following the appointment of district officers in urban Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Kowloon since 1968, the District Administration Scheme was implemented in 1982 with
2960-567: The Pui To Cave was built in the Jin dynasty and redeveloped in the Song dynasty. Subsequent maintenance from time to time managed to preserve the relic to this day. Adjacent to the Mahavira Hall is Ching Wan Koon (青雲觀), which is dedicated to Dou Lao , a Goddess who is believed to be able to free people from their worries. Tsing Shan Temple is the leading one among the three major ancient temples in Hong Kong. There
3034-570: The Tin Hau Festival (i.e. the 23rd day of the third month in the Chinese calendar) every year, villagers and fishermen hold a series of celebrations in the open space in front of the temple. They pray for prosperity and peace by staging thanksgiving opera performances as well as dragon and lion dances. Every year, Lunar New Year fair will be organised in the square in front of Tin Hau Temple. Besides, it
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3108-730: The Tuen Mun Road was loaded with traffic pressure from Yuen Long District , citizens often suffered from traffic jams until the Tsing Long Highway was opened since 2003. Also, the Tuen Mun–Chek Lap Kok Link was opened in 2020, so citizens can now go to the Hong Kong International Airport in a shorter time. The Tuen Mun Town Hall is a cultural complex managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department . It
3182-572: The Xin'an County ) Kangxi edition, Tuen Mun village was under the administration of Wu-dou ( Chinese : 五都 ). Also under Wu-dou , were Kam Tin , Ping Shan , Yuen Long and Shek Kong . They were areas of the modern day Yuen Long District . Soon after, the District Office North (Northern District, not to be confused with modern-day the Northern District) was established to administer
3256-474: The advice and requests of the district council and submits a comprehensive written report on its work to each meeting of the district council. To enhance communication between the district management committee and the district council, the district council chairman, vice-chairman and chairmen of district council committees are invited to join district management committee as members. Tuen Mun Town Plaza Tuen Mun Town Plaza (S as tmtplaza ; Chinese: 屯門市廣場)
3330-558: The combination of Mong Kok and Yau Tsim districts in 1995, Mong Kok District had the highest density (~120,000/km ) . * Source from the Census and Statistics Department , data taken from Ming Pao dated 1 May 2005. * 2019 figures, source from the Census and Statistics Department . The Home Affairs Department is responsible for the District Administration Scheme, community building and community involvement activities, minor environmental improvement projects and minor local public works, and
3404-461: The community and reflect their concerns and problems to the Government. It is his duty to ensure that district problems are resolved promptly through inter-departmental consultation and co-operation. Also, he acts as a link between the district council and departments and serves as a mediator between them when problems arise. The district officer is also involved with the community at every level. He has
3478-538: The competition. The event also attracts crowds to watch the race. Located in Tuen Mun Park, the Reptile House is home to 29 species of reptiles. It opened in 1999 and is operated by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department . Tsing Chuen Wai is situated in the northern part of Tuen Mun near Lam Tei Tsuen. Tsing Chuen Wai used to be known as Mak Yuen Wai (i.e. Wheat Field Walled Village). Its present name came from
3552-608: The completion of this electricity-saving and trendy Shrine. The lookout of the Shrine overlooks the landscape of Tuen Mun rural area. Hau Kok Tin Hau Temple (后角天后廟) is located in Tin Hau Road, next to Tuen Mun station on West Rail line. Being a hub of waterway transport, Tuen Mun attracted fishermen communities in ancient times. The fishermen wished to enjoy the protection and blessings of the Heavenly Empress, Goddess Tin Hau and built
3626-403: The district councils. Departments send representatives to district council meetings, to consult them and, where appropriate, act on their advice and keep them informed of government policies and programmes in general and, more specifically, of the work of departments in the district and local matters that are likely to affect the livelihood, living environment or well-being of the residents within
3700-439: The district level. He has the responsibility of overseeing directly the operation of the District Administration Scheme in the district. He is charged with implementing and co-ordinating the execution of district programmes, ensuring that the advice of the district council is properly followed up, and promoting residents' participation in district affairs. In addition, he is required to maintain close liaison with different sectors of
3774-567: The establishment of a district board and a district management committee in each of the districts in Hong Kong, including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and aforementioned the New Territories. The aim of the scheme is to achieve a more effective co-ordination of government activities in the provision of services and facilities at the district level, ensure that the Government is responsive to district needs and problems and promote public participation in district affairs. From 1 July 1997 to 31 December 1999,
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#17328478361863848-417: The existing Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda, the 45-metre-high and 7-storey main complex of Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery has been built since 1999. It comprises a Buddhist shrine, a community hall, a library and cultural/welfare facilities. The complex is meticulously designed with Lotus Shrine on the top floor resembling a gigantic crystal lotus blossom viewed from afar. A ceremony was held in mid-March in 2010 to mark
3922-591: The fact that the village was surrounded by its protective walls made of green bricks. Tsing Chuen Wai is mainly populated by the To Clan. The Tin Hau Temple and the Ancestral Hall in the village are of great historical value. The only surviving portion of the original green-brick boundary wall at the main entrance of the Wai gives visitors an insight into the walled village's precious outlook, which makes an interesting contrast with
3996-468: The foot of Castle Peak. There are the Pui To Cave, Tsing Wan Koon and Tsing Shan Temple. These historical monuments, characterised by their simplicity and solemnity, have stood through the ages on the wooded hill in the secluded and scenic surroundings. Upon entering the Monastery, visitors will see the Chinese characters "香海名山" (Fragrant Sea and Prestigious Hill) engraved on the archway. It is an inscription by
4070-424: The former district boards were replaced by provisional district boards. The provisional district boards were in turn replaced on 1 January 2000, with 18 district councils. There have been two major changes on district divisions since their implementation in 1982: There were also alterations to the borders between Sham Shui Po and Kwai Tsing districts, which used to straddle across Nob Hill since its development on
4144-562: The garrison." Other interpretations of the name include 門 , which means opening of the water route. The District was named after the area. According to the Old history book of Tang dynasty ( Chinese : 舊唐書 ), and the New history book of Tang dynasty ( Chinese : 新唐書 ) Tuen Mun was a major trading port, and there were garrisons as early as the Tang dynasty (A.D. 618–907). The geo features that described by
4218-547: The ground for ensuring the effective provision of relief services. District councils play an essential advisory role on district matters and issues affecting the whole of Hong Kong as appropriate. The functions of a district council are: The district councils also advise on the management of community centres, which should be in the best interest of the local residents. The district councils initiate, organise and sponsor community involvement projects and activities aimed at enhancing community spirit and social cohesion and promoting
4292-719: The historic name of the region in 1972. The new town was built on reclaimed land from the Castle Peak Bay , as well as leveled hillside areas, starting from the 1960s. The New Town also incorporated Tuen Mun San Hui , a rural market township, as part of the New Town's town centre. In 1974, Tuen Mun District Office, part of the New Territories Administration, was established. In 1982, the Tuen Mun District Council (at first known as Tuen Mun District Board)
4366-491: The historical literature, matching the modern day Tuen Mun. However, some scholars also dispute the interpretation of the location of Tuen Mun. They suggests the historic Tuen Mun may refer to the Nantou in the modern day Shenzhen (historically the residual part of the Xin'an County) instead. Another scholar, Lau Chi-pang, rebutted their interpretation in his article. The area around Tuen Mun, excluding Tai Lam and Lung Kwu Tan ,
4440-401: The hospital compound. Many of these patients are undergoing intensive rehabilitation in preparation for discharge and some may go out of the hospital in the day time to work during the final stage of their rehabilitation. CPH is a recognised training centre for trainees in medical, nursing, occupational therapy and other relevant professional fields. Its training program for psychiatric trainees
4514-645: The hours are 0800–1700. There are three public libraries, Tuen Mun Central Library , Butterfly Estate Public Library and Tai Hing Public Library . Tuen Mun SA are based in Tuen Mun Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground and feature in the Hong Kong First Division League . The 20-hectare (200,000 square metres) EcoPark is located at Tuen Mun Area 38. By providing exclusive land to recycling and environmental industry, EcoPark aims at promoting waste recycling in Hong Kong. Phase I of
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#17328478361864588-439: The licensing of hotels and guesthouses, bedspace apartments and clubs. It promotes the concept of effective building management and works closely with other government departments to consistently improve the standard of building management in Hong Kong. It monitors the provision of new arrival services and identifies measures to meet the needs of new arrivals. It also disseminates information relating to and, where necessary, promotes
4662-448: The newly constructed archway. Opened in 1994, Tuen Mun Public Riding School is located at Lung Mun Road and adjacent to Tuen Mun Ferry Pier. The school, which occupies an area of 3.58 hectares, is the largest public riding school in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Jockey Club, which contributed $ 50 million for the construction of the school, is also the management agent. The school is well equipped with three paddocks for riding practice, covering
4736-739: The pavilions and ponds commonly found in most Buddhist retreats and monasteries, there is also a rubbing of the Sixteen Arhats hanging in the worship hall. It is a rubbing of the stone carving that Emperor Qian Long of the Qing dynasty found himself enjoying during his visit to the Sheng Yin Temple in Hangzhou. Take LRT route No. 610, 614, 615 or 715 and alight at Lam Tei stop , or KMB route No. 53, 63X, 68A, 258P, or 960P, or minibus running between Jordan and Yuen Long. The Tsing Shan Monastery (青山禪院) nestles at
4810-520: The public's understanding of major government policies, strategies and development plans; and collects and assesses public opinion on relevant issues affecting the community. These responsibilities are discharged primarily through the 18 district offices covering the whole of Hong Kong. As head of each district office, the district officer is the representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government at
4884-588: The site of the former Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park , in 2006, and between Eastern and Wan Chai districts, which involved reallocation of the Tin Hau and the Victoria Park constituencies in 2014. The borders between Sham Shui Po with that of Kwai Tsing and Yau Tsim Mong were also altered after new land reclamation projects in the 1990s made it necessary to redraw the previous sea borders over newly formed land. The border between Yau Tsim Mong and Kowloon City districts
4958-471: The then Governor Sir Cecil Clementi. On the other side of the archway are the characters "回頭是岸" (Turn Back and There is the Shore, meaning Repentance is Salvation), an inscription by Master Tit Xim. Both the surroundings and the inscriptions naturally inspire nostalgic thoughts of the Monastery's unique past. Originating from Shiwan, the ridge tile of the archway is an exquisite art. Legend has it that an accomplished Indian Buddhist monk who liked roaming around in
5032-416: The train in Tsing Shan Tsuen stop. Based on the principle of practising compassion, Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery (妙法寺), in Lam Tei , has been actively organising activities to promote Buddhism as well as education, culture, charity and welfare for years. The Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery was first constructed in 1950. Over the following two decades came the construction of the 3-storey Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall at
5106-425: The well-being of people in the districts. These range from large-scale district festivals to the formation of local youth choirs and dance troupes. They have also achieved notable success in improving the local environment by undertaking minor environmental improvement projects such as the provision of rest gardens, rain shelters and amenity planting. In the 2003/04 financial year, $ 205.6 million has been allocated for
5180-470: Was altered following reclamation of Hung Hom Bay in the 1990s. Hong Kong in administration consists of three areas (區域), which was further divided into 18 districts (地區). The three areas are: Hong Kong Island , Kowloon , and the New Territories . The New Territories has the most districts (9), followed by Kowloon (5), and lastly Hong Kong Island (4). The population density per district varies from 1,021 (Islands) to 59,704 (Kwun Tong) per km . Before
5254-461: Was built more than a hundred years ago during the reign of Guang Xu of the Qing dynasty. Lying in its serenity, the Nunnery was initially known as the Garden of Sweet-scented Osmanthus because this species was seen almost everywhere in the area. It was later renamed Ching Leung Nunnery. The Nunnery is famous for its quality vegetarian food. Coupled also with a tearoom, it is a must-go for gourmet visitors to savour vegetarian meals and Chinese tea. Besides
5328-484: Was established as part of the political reform of the district-level government. The Tuen Mun District included the (New) Town of the same name, Tuen Mun as well as other areas and villages. In the 2010s, the government announced to build another new satellite town in Hung Shui Kiu , an area that consist of a number of villages and administratively, span between Tuen Mun and Yuen Long Districts. Tuen Mun Town Centre
5402-628: Was opened in November 1990 to provide day care services to patients. The 24-hour accident & emergency service commenced in January 1992. Districts of Hong Kong High Court District Court Magistrates' Court Special courts and tribunals: Chief Executive Elections Legislative elections District council elections Consular missions in Hong Kong Hong Kong–China relations Hong Kong–Taiwan relations Hong Kong
5476-741: Was placed under Yuen Long yeuk ( Chinese : 約 ; Jyutping : joek3 ; Cantonese Yale : yeuk ) soon after the signing of the Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory in 1898. The Convention leased the New Territories and New Kowloon to the British Empire as an extension of the Colony of Hong Kong . Before the lease, Tuen Man was part of the Xin'an County . In the Xin'an Xianzhi (literally Gazetteer of
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