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New Territories
New Territories
Rustic villages, incense-filled temples, green hiking trails, pristine beaches -- the New Territories have a lot to offer. Until a generation ago, the region was mostly farmland with the occasional walled village. Today, thanks to a government housing program that created "new towns" like Sha Tin and Tuen Mun with up to 500,000 residents, parts of the region are more like the rest of Hong Kong. Within its expansive 518 square km (200 square mi), however, you'll still feel far removed from urban congestion and rigor. It's here where you can visit the area's lushest parks and sneak glimpses into traditional rural life in the restored walled villages and ancestral clan halls.
At a Glance
SIGHTS
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Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Chinese history, art, and opera.
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Sam Tung Uk Museum
A walled Hakka village.
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Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Come on, it's only 400 steps!.
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