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Kwai Tsing District, Administrative district in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.

The district combines two main areas, Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi Island, featuring extensive container terminals along the Rambler Channel.

Initially part of Tsuen Wan district until 1985, the area transformed from rural villages into an industrial center through continuous development.

The district maintains strong Hakka cultural roots, as many original inhabitants came from Huayang region of Guangdong and Fujian provinces.

The district contains numerous public housing estates, accommodating over 75 percent of its 520,572 residents as recorded in 2016.

The Tsing Ma Bridge connects the northwestern part of Tsing Yi Island to the Hong Kong International Airport via North Lantau Highway.

Location: Hong Kong

Inception: April 1, 1985

Shares border with: Sha Tin District, Sham Shui Po District, Tsuen Wan District

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

GPS coordinates: 22.36096,114.12901

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56

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