Sha Tin District

Sha Tin District is an administrative zone in the New Territories spanning 69.4 square kilometers along the Shing Mun River. The area combines residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, and natural landscapes with mountain ranges into one diverse region.

The area was once known as Lek Yuen and started as farmland before becoming Hong Kong's first new town project in 1973. This transformation shaped how the New Territories developed and grew over the following decades.

The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery displays thousands of gilded statues arranged throughout its courtyards and corridors, showing how Buddhism has been practiced in this area. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum tells stories of local traditions and daily life across generations through its collections and exhibitions.

The district connects to central Hong Kong through fourteen MTR stations across two lines, plus numerous bus routes and major road networks. Public transportation makes it straightforward to travel between different neighborhoods and reach other districts.

The Sha Tin Racecourse is a horse racing venue with capacity for about 85,000 people and contains Penfold Park within its center. This green space surrounded by the track offers visitors an unexpected quiet spot in the middle of racing activity.