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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Islands of Hong Kong | | | |  Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - HistoryArtifacts unearthed on the island show human activities dated back to the Neolithic Age and the Bronze Age. For instance, rock carvings at Shek Pik are thought to date back to the Bronze Age, while a stone circle at Fan Lau is probably from the Neolithic Age. Both sites are located on the southwestern coast of the island.
In 1276, the Southern Song Dynasty court fled to Guangdong by boat, fleeing Mongol invaders, and leaving the emperor Gong Di behind. Any hope of resistance centred on two young princes, Gong Di's brothers. The older ...
See also:Lantau Island, Lantau Island - History, Lantau Island - Geographical characteristics, Lantau Island - Population, Lantau Island - Tourist attractions, Lantau Island - Miscellaneous, Lantau Island - Transportation Read more here: » Lantau Island: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - History |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - History In the early days, the inhabitants on the island were mostly farmers and fishermen. The major population concentrated in the northeast portion of the island. Farmers grew rice, vegetables and pineapples, while fishermen lived in the small harbour of Tsing Yi Tong which stretched far back into the island. They lived on their junks and boats all the time, fishing in the nearby waters. Even as late as the 1970s, Tsing Yi Tong resembled Tai O with its characteristical stilt houses and water vehicles. Like many other fishing villages in Hong Kong ...
See also:Tsing Yi, Tsing Yi - Name, Tsing Yi - Administration, Tsing Yi - Population, Tsing Yi - History, Tsing Yi - Housing Estates and Villages, Tsing Yi - Hotels, Tsing Yi - Transport, Tsing Yi - Bridge, Tsing Yi - Tunnel, Tsing Yi - Railway, Tsing Yi - Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi - Pier, Tsing Yi - Religious buildings, Tsing Yi - Schools, Tsing Yi - Medical services, Tsing Yi - Shopping, Tsing Yi - Leisure, Tsing Yi - Nature Read more here: » Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - History |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - History In the early days, the inhabitants on the island were mostly farmers and fishermen. The major population concentrated in the northeast portion of the island. Farmers grew rice, vegetables and pineapples, while fishermen lived in the small harbour of Tsing Yi Tong which stretched far back into the island. They lived on their junks and boats all the time, fishing in the nearby waters. Even as late as the 1970s, Tsing Yi Tong resembled Tai O with its characteristical stilt houses and water vehicles. Like many other fishing villages in Hong Kong ...
See also:Tsing Yi, Tsing Yi - Name, Tsing Yi - Administration, Tsing Yi - Population, Tsing Yi - History, Tsing Yi - Transport, Tsing Yi - Bridge, Tsing Yi - Tunnel, Tsing Yi - Railway, Tsing Yi - Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi - Pier, Tsing Yi - Religious buildings, Tsing Yi - Medical services, Tsing Yi - Shopping, Tsing Yi - Leisure, Tsing Yi - Nature Read more here: » Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - History |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Lamma Island - Northern part Yung Shue Wan is the most populated area on Lamma Island. Several decades ago, it was the center of the plastics industry. The factories have now been replaced by seafood restaurants, pubs, grocery stores and shops which sell oriental and Indian-style handicrafts, environmentally friendly products, homewear and art. The area has become popular among young people and expatriates owing to the low rent and peaceful setting.
Hong Kong Electric's power station is located at a 0.5 km² site at Po Lo Tsui, to the immediate south of Yung Shue ...
See also:Lamma Island, Lamma Island - Northern part, Lamma Island - Eastern part, Lamma Island - Southern part, Lamma Island - Traditional festival, Lamma Island - Villages on Lamma Island Read more here: » Lamma Island: Encyclopedia II - Lamma Island - Northern part |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Administration Tsing Yi, together with Kwai Chung, is part of Tsuen Wan New Town of the Kwai Tsing District in the New Territories. Though Tsing Yi is a de facto outlying island, it is not accordingly included in the Islands District.
Historically, Tsing Yi Island, with Kwai Chung, were usually in the same administration unit of Tsuen Wan because of their proximity and closely-knitted neighbourhood. Unlike Kwai Chung, however, whose villages are part of Tsuen Wan Rural Committee, Tsing Yi Island has its own, Tsing Yi Rural Committee. The rura ...
See also:Tsing Yi, Tsing Yi - Name, Tsing Yi - Administration, Tsing Yi - Population, Tsing Yi - History, Tsing Yi - Housing Estates and Villages, Tsing Yi - Hotels, Tsing Yi - Transport, Tsing Yi - Bridge, Tsing Yi - Tunnel, Tsing Yi - Railway, Tsing Yi - Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi - Pier, Tsing Yi - Religious buildings, Tsing Yi - Schools, Tsing Yi - Medical services, Tsing Yi - Shopping, Tsing Yi - Leisure, Tsing Yi - Nature Read more here: » Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Administration |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Transport Tsing Yi Island is a transportation hub in Hong Kong.
Tsing Yi - Bridge.
There are eight bridges connected to the island.
Tsing Yi Bridge to Kwai Chung and Kowloon.
Kwai Tsing Bridge (Duplicate Tsing Yi South Bridge) to Kwai Chung and Kowloon.
Tsing Tsuen Bridge (Tsing Yi North Bridge) to Tsuen Wan.
Ting Kau Bridge to Tuen Mun and Yuen Long (Route 3).
Cheung Tsing Bridge to Kowloon and Hong Kong Island (Route 3).
Tsing Ma Bridge to Ma Wan and Lantau ...
See also:Tsing Yi, Tsing Yi - Name, Tsing Yi - Administration, Tsing Yi - Population, Tsing Yi - History, Tsing Yi - Transport, Tsing Yi - Bridge, Tsing Yi - Tunnel, Tsing Yi - Railway, Tsing Yi - Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi - Pier, Tsing Yi - Religious buildings, Tsing Yi - Medical services, Tsing Yi - Shopping, Tsing Yi - Leisure, Tsing Yi - Nature Read more here: » Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Transport |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - Miscellaneous Chinese White Dolphins, often called pink dolphins can be seen off the coast of Lantau. A marine park north of the island was designated to protect them.
Shek Pik Reservoir is the fourth largest freshwater reservoir in Hong Kong. Completed in 1963, it covers an area of 1.01 km² and has a capacity of 24.5 x 106 m³.
There are four prisons on Lantau Island: Chi Ma Wan Correctional Institution, Ma Mo Ping Prison, west of Tong Fuk, Sha Tsui Detention Centre and the maximum security Shek Pik Prison, both located n ...
See also:Lantau Island, Lantau Island - History, Lantau Island - Geographical characteristics, Lantau Island - Population, Lantau Island - Tourist attractions, Lantau Island - Miscellaneous, Lantau Island - Transportation Read more here: » Lantau Island: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - Miscellaneous |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - Tourist attractions Major tourist attractions include the Po Lin Monastery on Ngong Ping Plateau, where the Tian Tan Buddha (or "Giant Buddha"), an 85-foot-high bronze Buddha statue, various monastery buildings and a vegetarian restaurant can be found. Walkers can ascend from Tung Chung to the monastery in two hours.
Tai O is a fishing town located on the northwest of Lantau Island and more than three centuries old. It is also known as the "Venice of Hong Kong". It is also a hot tourist spot for tourists visiting Hong Kong, despite damage by a fire in Ju ...
See also:Lantau Island, Lantau Island - History, Lantau Island - Geographical characteristics, Lantau Island - Population, Lantau Island - Tourist attractions, Lantau Island - Miscellaneous, Lantau Island - Transportation Read more here: » Lantau Island: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - Tourist attractions |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - Transportation Hong Kong International Airport (HKG/HKIA) is located on Chek Lap Kok island and started service in July 1998. It is located off the north coast of Lantau, near the new town of Tung Chung and is connected to urban areas by the Lantau Link, which is composed of the Kap Shui Mun Bridge, the Ma Wan Viaduct, and the Tsing Ma Bridge. The airport also has a metro connection to the rest of Hong Kong via the MTR's airport line - the Airport Express - together with several bus routes. Using the Airport Express, the journey time between Central, Hong Kong's business district, and Chep Lap ...
See also:Lantau Island, Lantau Island - History, Lantau Island - Geographical characteristics, Lantau Island - Population, Lantau Island - Tourist attractions, Lantau Island - Miscellaneous, Lantau Island - Transportation Read more here: » Lantau Island: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - Transportation |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Transport Tsing Yi Island is a transportation hub in Hong Kong.
Tsing Yi - Bridge.
There are eight bridges connected to the island.
Tsing Yi Bridge to Kwai Chung and Kowloon.
Kwai Tsing Bridge (Duplicate Tsing Yi South Bridge) to Kwai Chung and Kowloon.
Tsing Tsuen Bridge (Tsing Yi North Bridge) to Tsuen Wan.
Ting Kau Bridge to Tuen Mun and Yuen Long (Route 3).
Cheung Tsing Bridge to Kowloon and Hong Kong Island (Route 3).
Tsing Ma Bridge to Ma Wan and Lantau ...
See also:Tsing Yi, Tsing Yi - Name, Tsing Yi - Administration, Tsing Yi - Population, Tsing Yi - History, Tsing Yi - Housing Estates and Villages, Tsing Yi - Hotels, Tsing Yi - Transport, Tsing Yi - Bridge, Tsing Yi - Tunnel, Tsing Yi - Railway, Tsing Yi - Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi - Pier, Tsing Yi - Religious buildings, Tsing Yi - Schools, Tsing Yi - Medical services, Tsing Yi - Shopping, Tsing Yi - Leisure, Tsing Yi - Nature Read more here: » Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Transport |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - Population Lantau Island has a relatively low population density, with 45,000 people living there, compared to 1.4 million on Hong Kong Island. Settlements are scattered all over the island and each has its own distinctive characteristic. The completion of the Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok in 1998 has irrevocably changed north-western Lantau; the once quiet village of Tung Chung is now a new town home to over 25,000 people in a number of 30 to 50 storey high-rise housing estates and condominiums located right next to the airport. Over ...
See also:Lantau Island, Lantau Island - History, Lantau Island - Geographical characteristics, Lantau Island - Population, Lantau Island - Tourist attractions, Lantau Island - Miscellaneous, Lantau Island - Transportation Read more here: » Lantau Island: Encyclopedia II - Lantau Island - Population |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Leisure Facilities
Tsing Yi Swimming Pool
Tsing Yi Sports Ground
Fung Shue Wo Sports Centre
Tsing Yi Indoor Recreation Centre
Cheung Fat Indoor Recreation Centre
Tsing Yi Public Library
Tsing Yi Park
Tsing Yi Nature Trail
Tsing Yi Promenade
People practice Tai Chi in Tsing Yi Promenade near Maritime Square in the early morning hours. Some gathers and practises dancing in the playground near Tsin ...
See also:Tsing Yi, Tsing Yi - Name, Tsing Yi - Administration, Tsing Yi - Population, Tsing Yi - History, Tsing Yi - Housing Estates and Villages, Tsing Yi - Hotels, Tsing Yi - Transport, Tsing Yi - Bridge, Tsing Yi - Tunnel, Tsing Yi - Railway, Tsing Yi - Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi - Pier, Tsing Yi - Religious buildings, Tsing Yi - Schools, Tsing Yi - Medical services, Tsing Yi - Shopping, Tsing Yi - Leisure, Tsing Yi - Nature Read more here: » Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Leisure |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Medical services The Department of Health runs two general out-patient clinics on the island. The first one is Tsing Yi Cheung Hong Clinic in Cheung Hong Estate and another is Tsing Yi Town Clinic near Tsing Yi Garden. There is also one maternal and child health centre, Tsing Yi Maternal and Child Health Centre, on the island, at the same floor of Tsing Yi Cheung Hong Clinic.
There are also at least one private clinics in each housing estate.
In town planning, Tsing Yi Hospital is supposed to be built near Cheung Hang Estate but the plan was put off owning t ...
See also:Tsing Yi, Tsing Yi - Name, Tsing Yi - Administration, Tsing Yi - Population, Tsing Yi - History, Tsing Yi - Housing Estates and Villages, Tsing Yi - Hotels, Tsing Yi - Transport, Tsing Yi - Bridge, Tsing Yi - Tunnel, Tsing Yi - Railway, Tsing Yi - Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi - Pier, Tsing Yi - Religious buildings, Tsing Yi - Schools, Tsing Yi - Medical services, Tsing Yi - Shopping, Tsing Yi - Leisure, Tsing Yi - Nature Read more here: » Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Medical services |
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| | | | Islands of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Schools Numberous schools are founded on Tsing Yi Island, namely:
Primary Schools
CNEC Lui Ming Choi Primary School (中華傳道會呂明才小學)
Father Cucchiara Memorial School (郭怡雅神父紀念學校)
HKCSCA Cheung Chi Cheong Memorial Primary School (香港張氏宗親總會張熾昌紀念小學)
HKSYIC&IA Chan Lai So Chun Memorial School (香港四邑商工總會陳黎繡珍紀念學校)
Man Kiu Association No.2 Primary School (閩僑第二小學)
PLK Castar Prim ...
See also:Tsing Yi, Tsing Yi - Name, Tsing Yi - Administration, Tsing Yi - Population, Tsing Yi - History, Tsing Yi - Housing Estates and Villages, Tsing Yi - Hotels, Tsing Yi - Transport, Tsing Yi - Bridge, Tsing Yi - Tunnel, Tsing Yi - Railway, Tsing Yi - Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi - Pier, Tsing Yi - Religious buildings, Tsing Yi - Schools, Tsing Yi - Medical services, Tsing Yi - Shopping, Tsing Yi - Leisure, Tsing Yi - Nature Read more here: » Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia II - Tsing Yi - Schools |
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