Sha Tin station, Metro station in Sha Tin District, Hong Kong
Sha Tin station is a metro facility in Sha Tin District with four platforms arranged in two island configurations that handle trains heading toward Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau, and Admiralty. The station sits beneath Citylink Plaza, a multi-level structure housing offices, shops, and restaurants.
The facility started as a single-track railway line in 1910 with a passing loop that supported the region's early trade movement. Major reconstruction in the 1980s transformed it into a modern transit hub integrated with the wider metro network.
The station sits within a bustling commercial area where local residents pass through daily to reach offices, shops, and residential neighborhoods nearby.
The station connects easily to two large bus termini offering routes to multiple districts including Sai Kung and Tung Chung. Visitors can walk directly to shopping areas and offices within the Citylink Plaza complex above the station.
The platform pillars and glass barriers display patterns reflecting traditional walled settlements from the region's past. These architectural touches connect the station to local heritage in ways that visitors often overlook while moving through the facility.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
