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沙田區 Sha Tin District

Sha Tin District occupies the New Territories north of Hong Kong's central areas and comprises mostly residential neighbourhoods built on reclaimed land since t...

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Sha Tin District occupies the New Territories north of Hong Kong's central areas and comprises mostly residential neighbourhoods built on reclaimed land since the 1970s. The Ten Thousand Buddha's Monastery, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, and Tao Heung Museum of Food Culture sit within its bounds. The district's many hilltop viewpoints, country parks, and waterfront spaces make it a destination for walking and outdoor recreation.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken: Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used; National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code: +86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao; International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency: Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs; Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number: 110 police · 120 medical on the mainland; Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type: Type A, C and I · 220 V; Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water: Not recorded; No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs