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:''For the new town in Hong Kong, see Sha Tin New Town . Sha Tin (also spelt '''Shatin''') is an Area in the New Territories , in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region . It lies in the centre of the Sha Tin District . HISTORY Before effective British rule in Hong Kong, the area of Sha Tin and its vicinity was referred to as Lek Yuen. The officials mistook the name of Sha Tin Wai as the name of the area and have used it ever since. Sha Tin was formerly a Market Town at the present location of Sha Tin Centre Street and New Town Plaza shopping centre, near the Sha Tin Station of the KCR East Rail . In present-day usage, "Sha Tin" may refer to the area around the original location of the market town, the market town and its environs, the Sha Tin New Town excluding the Ma On Shan extension, or the Sha Tin District . Sha Tin was agricultural farmland many years ago, its most famous product was Sha Tin Pomelo. Before Sha Tin's development into a New Town , Hung Mui Kuk (紅梅谷) in southwestern Sha Tin was perennially ''the'' site for school Picnic s. The valley remains a popular barbecue site. Sha Tin was the location of the first flight of a powered aircraft in Hong Kong. A full size replica of this plane now hangs in Hong Kong International Airport . Name origin: Lek Yuen Lek Yuen is the original name of the Sha Tin area and its environs. When British surveyors first came to the area, they visited Sha Tin Wai and tried to get the name of the whole area. The villagers answered the officials it is '' Sha Tin'' and therefore the officials mistakenly recorded this as the name of the whole area. Sha Tin has been used instead of Lek Yuen even since. The name literally means Source of Trickling or '''Source of Clear Water'''. Nowadays, the original name is used to refer to Lek Yuen Estate . TRANSPORTATION There are numerous transportation links both within the Sha Tin district and connecting it to other places in Hong Kong. Roads The road network in Sha Tin is well developed to provide efficient cross-town and local access traffic. Connection between Sha Tin and Kowloon mainly relies on the Lion Rock Tunnel , Tate's Cairn Tunnel , Shing Mun Tunnel and Tai Po Road .
At present, there are over 110 routes of public bus serving Sha Tin. Railway
LOCAL DELICACIES Sha Tin is famous for certain and Chicken Congee . The cooked food stalls in Wo Che Estate and Fo Tan are hotspots for food. Restaurants
CULTURE, SPORTS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ]] There are numerous cultural, recreational and sport facilities in Sha Tin such as the Town Hall, swimming pools, football pitches, indoor recreation centers and various track and field facilities for the use of Sha Tin residents. The 8-hectare Sha Tin Park was opened to public in 1988. Apart from its horticultural gardens and impressive water features, it also includes a large open plaza and a bandstand. The Ma On Shan Park, which is adjacent to Ma On Shan Swimming Pool, occupies 5.5 hectare of land. The Sha Tin Racecourse, occupying approximately 70 hectares, rests on reclaimed flatland. At the center of the racecourse is the Penfold Garden which opens to the public on non-racing days. Located in Tai Wai, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum was opened at the end of 2000. Apart from introducing the art, culture and history of the New Territories, the Museum also exhibits a variety of cultural artifacts for public appreciation. The Museum, which can house 6,000 visitors, is the largest museum in the territory. Cycling has been a distinctive feature in Sha Tin and is very popular among people living in or outside Sha Tin. The first cycle track in Sha Tin was opened to public in 1981, running along Tolo Highway to Tai Po. To tie in with the development of Ma On Shan, the cycle track is extended to Ma On Shan .
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ESTATES
EDUCATION At present, there are 46 primary and 44 secondary schools in Sha Tin and Ma On Shan. Besides, there are tertiary institutions such as the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Heng Seng School of Commerce and the Hong Kong Sports Institute, etc located in Sha Tin.
SHOPPING CENTRES
OTHER FACILITIES
HEALTH The Prince Of Wales Hospital was officially opened in 1982. It provides about 1 400 hospital beds and 24 hours Accident & Emergency service to the eastern New Territories. Other institutions which provide hospital services include the Sha Tin Hospital , the Cheshire Home and the Union Hospital . SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINK
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