Hong Kong: Wong Chu Road
Few places in Hong Kong have a history as closely tied to new-town development as Tuen Mun, where Wong Chu Road passes through the district’s urban fabric. Around Castle Peak Bay, fishing and farming settlements gave way during the late 20th century to one of Hong Kong’s earliest planned new towns, built to accommodate a growing population. Broad arterial roads, rail connections and dense residential estates now define much of the area. Castle Peak rises west of the bay, forming a rugged counterpoint to the built-up shore. On its slopes, Tsing Shan Monastery maintains a link with Tuen Mun’s older Buddhist heritage. Wong Chu Road connects developed residential, commercial and transport areas within this extensive district.
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