District Highlights

Yuen Long Fishermen

Yuen Long is situated in the northwest of the New Territories in a large alluvial plain surrounded by hills on three sides. The district covers six heungs (i.e. Ping Shan Heung, Ha Tsuen Heung, Kam Tin Heung, Pat Heung, San Tin Heung, Shap Pat Heung), Yuen Long Town and Tin Shui Wai with a total area of around 13,850 hectares.

The earliest significant settlements in Yuen Long can be traced back to the Sung Dynasty (960 - 1279 A.D.). The TANG and MAN clans are the earliest known settlers in the district.
 
Despite the rapid development and urbanisation of Yuen Long, many traditional ceremonies and rituals are still observed by residents in Yuen Long. Examples are Tin Hau Festival, Tai Ping Ching Chiao and basin meal. The district is also renowned for its abundance of antiquities and monuments such as Yuen Long Old Market, the oldest market in Hong Kong, and Ping Shan Heritage Trail, the first of its kind in Hong Kong.
 
Located along the trail, Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, Tang Ancestral Hall, Sheung Cheung Wai, Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall, Hung Shing Temple and Yeung Hau Temple are buildings of great historical significance. Other renowned historic buildings include Kam Tin Tree House, Yi Tai Study Hall, Tai Fu Tai and Kat Hing Wei.
 
Of the scenic and eco-tourist spots in Yuen Long, the most famous ones are the sunset at Ha Pak Nai, the Hong Kong Wetland Park, a facility for nature conservation, education and eco-tourism, Nan Sang Wai, where different species of animals and plants can be found, and Mai Po Natural Reserve, which is a haven for migrating birds and was designated as “Wetland of International Importance” under the Ramsar Convention.
 

Tai Fu Tai

Tin Hau Festival

Yuen Long Town Centre

With the rapid development, Yuen Long district has developed into a town with a population of more than 660,000 residents.
 
Surrounded by community facilities (Yuen Long Public Library, Yuen Long Town Hall, Yuen Long Theatre, Yuen Long Stadium, Yuen Long Park, Yuen Long Swimming Pool, Yuen Long District Sports Association Jockey Club Complex, three sports centers and two community halls), public housing estates and medium to low density residential developments, Yuen Long Town has become the core area and commercial hub of Yuen Long. Situated at the northern part of Yuen Long Town, the Yuen Long Industrial Estate has provided job opportunities for local residents.
 
With an area of around 406 hectares, buildings in Tin Shui Wai new town are mainly residential developments, including public housing estates, Home Ownership Scheme estates, large-scale private housing estates, serviced apartments and hotels, etc. Tin Shui Wai Park in the centre and lakeside recreation area in the west, coupled with Tin Pak Road Park in the south, Dragon Garden in the east and Tin Sau Road Park in the north, are places offering tranquility and beauty for local residents.
 

Tin Shui Wai

Yuen Long Town Centre

Since Route 3 and Tai Lam Tunnel commenced operation in mid-1998, it takes only 20 minutes to travel from Yuen Long to Kowloon West. Following the full commissioning MTR Tuen Ma Line in June 2021, the external transport of Yuen Long has greatly improved.
 
Besides, there are three cross-boundary links in Yuen Long, including Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor (land-based), Lok Ma Chau Spur Line to Futian Port (railway and land-based) and Lok Ma Chau to Huanggang(land-based). It has improved the overall economy and been beneficial to community development in Yuen Long.
 

Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor