Tai Po District

Tai Po is an administrative district in the New Territories combining residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and natural spaces along the waterfront. The area features a mix of densely populated streets, shopping districts, and green spaces that shape daily life.

The area evolved from a traditional market town and farming center in the late 1800s into a modern residential district after 1982. This transformation happened through urban expansion and population growth typical of Hong Kong's development.

The district holds numerous temples and traditional markets where residents gather for local celebrations throughout the year. The names of these places tell stories of old trade routes and rural practices that remain visible in how people use these spaces today.

The area is well connected by the MTR railway and extensive bus networks linking it to central Hong Kong and other regions. Visitors find easy access to different parts of the district with clear signage and directions throughout.

A science park within the district houses over 1,100 technology companies and research institutions. This concentration of innovation centers in one location is unusual and makes it a major hub for technology development in the region.

Location: Hong Kong

Shares border with: Sha Tin District, Sai Kung District, North District, Yuen Long District, Tsuen Wan District

Website: http://districtcouncils.gov.hk/tp/english/welcome.htm

GPS coordinates: 22.45080,114.16400

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:52