Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tai Po
Explore
Tai Po is perhaps the most interesting New Town in the New Territories. Formed from two
former market towns on either side of the Lam Tsuen River, today it has a lively waterfront
downtown ringed by housing estate skyscrapers and, beyond, rolling rural hills.
Tai Po offers quirky temples, a cute railway museum, and several countryside nature
areas, including a lush butterfly reserve. But the best thing about this ever-changing New
Town is the street life. Barter for lychees in the crowded street markets, queue for tofu or
noodles at hole-in-the-wall stalls, or watch proud parents photograph their babies toddling
along the pedestrian bridge crossing the river. This is old-school Hong Kong living at its
finest.
The Best…
Sight
Tai Po Market
Place to Eat
Yat Lok Barbecue Restaurant
Top Tip
Tai Po has a number of markets and nature sanctuaries that are more than worth a visit, so
wake up early!
Getting There & Away
Bus
Bus 71K runs between the Tai Wo and Tai Po Market East Rail stations.
Green minibus
For onward travel, start at Tai Po Market East Rail station or from
Heung Sze Wui St, take bus 20K for San Mun Tsai; catch bus 25K at Tsing Yuen St to get
to Ng Tung Chai for Tai Mo Shan.
MTR
Take the MTR to Tai Po Market or Tai Wo East Rail stations.
Need to Know
