Introduction
Need a day without people, problems, and all the things running through your head? Want to spend time with your loved ones? It's an exciting world out there - why don't you consider cycling?
In Sha Tin, there's a convenient Biking trail for anyone of all ages to join, ranges of different types of bikes, and you can rent it at a reasonable price.
In Sha Tin, there's a convenient Biking trail for anyone of all ages to join, ranges of different types of bikes, and you can rent it at a reasonable price.
History of Sha Tin Park
Sha tin park first opened in 24th of August 1988. The park occupies 8.05 hectares of the land and is currently managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Sha Tin was formerly named Lek Yuen, literally meaning the "source of trickling" or "source of clear and clean water". The area of the present-day Sha Tin was populated before the Ming Dynasty. The Shing Mun River runs across the district, most local residents were farmers and lived on agriculture for a living. Sha Tin started to be administered by the British Hong Kong government since the Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory was signed. The establishment of the Sha Tin Station of the Kowloon-Canton Railway (British Section) in 1910 caused Sha Tin to be the more common name for the area, replacing Lek Yuen ever since. Sha Tin was a former market town at the present location of Sha Tin Center Street and New Town Plaza shopping center. Sha Tin Town was the second batch of satellite towns, or new town, to be built in the New Territories, on land reclaimed from the sea.
Sha Tin was formerly named Lek Yuen, literally meaning the "source of trickling" or "source of clear and clean water". The area of the present-day Sha Tin was populated before the Ming Dynasty. The Shing Mun River runs across the district, most local residents were farmers and lived on agriculture for a living. Sha Tin started to be administered by the British Hong Kong government since the Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory was signed. The establishment of the Sha Tin Station of the Kowloon-Canton Railway (British Section) in 1910 caused Sha Tin to be the more common name for the area, replacing Lek Yuen ever since. Sha Tin was a former market town at the present location of Sha Tin Center Street and New Town Plaza shopping center. Sha Tin Town was the second batch of satellite towns, or new town, to be built in the New Territories, on land reclaimed from the sea.
Directions
Going by MTR
The Sha Tin Train Station is on the East Rail Line.
From Central or Admiralty, take the red line all the way to Prince Edward Station before interchanging with the green line. From the Green line, take the train to Kowloon Tong station before interchanging again for the East rail line. Take that train to Sha Tin and you're there.
From Kowloon Station, take the orange line to Lai King, interchange to the red line and ride the train to Prince Edward station. Read and follow the one in bold.
If you're in the New Territories, take the East Rail Lime (Light blue) all the way to Sha Tin and you're there.
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Fees for MTR :
-Fees to get from Hong Kong Island to Sha tin is 15.5 for adult octopuses/17.5 for adult train tickets and 7.7 for concessionary octopuses/ 8.0 for concessionary train tickets.
-Fees to get from Kowloon to Sha tin is 8.7 for octopuses/ 10.0 for adult tickets and 4.4 for concessionary octopuses/ 4.5 for concessionary train tickets.
-Fees to get from New territories is 7.0 for Adult octopuses/ 7.5 for Adult train tickets and 3.5 for concessionary octopuses/ 3.5 for concessionary train tickets.
From Central or Admiralty, take the red line all the way to Prince Edward Station before interchanging with the green line. From the Green line, take the train to Kowloon Tong station before interchanging again for the East rail line. Take that train to Sha Tin and you're there.
From Kowloon Station, take the orange line to Lai King, interchange to the red line and ride the train to Prince Edward station. Read and follow the one in bold.
If you're in the New Territories, take the East Rail Lime (Light blue) all the way to Sha Tin and you're there.
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Fees for MTR :
-Fees to get from Hong Kong Island to Sha tin is 15.5 for adult octopuses/17.5 for adult train tickets and 7.7 for concessionary octopuses/ 8.0 for concessionary train tickets.
-Fees to get from Kowloon to Sha tin is 8.7 for octopuses/ 10.0 for adult tickets and 4.4 for concessionary octopuses/ 4.5 for concessionary train tickets.
-Fees to get from New territories is 7.0 for Adult octopuses/ 7.5 for Adult train tickets and 3.5 for concessionary octopuses/ 3.5 for concessionary train tickets.
Going by car
If based your journey from Central Head west on Queen's Road Central toward Ice House St. Sharp right onto Ice House St and use the right lane to merge onto Connaught Rd Central/Route 4. Keep right and continue on Route 4. Take an exit 13 for Route 3 toward Airport/Kowloon. Continue onto Route 3 and use the 2nd from the left lane to take exit 2 toward Tai Kok Tsui/Sha Tin/. Turn slightly right onto Hoi Po Road, use the right lane to merge onto Lin Cheung Rd. Use the 2nd from the left lane to keep right at the fork and follow signs for Kwai Chung Route 3. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Sha Tin Route 8 and merge onto Tsing Sha Highway/Route 8. Merge onto New Territories Circular Rd Take exit 2 toward Sha Tin Central/Kowloon. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Sha Tin Rural Committee Rd then use the 2nd from the right lane to turn right onto Yuen Wo Rd. Turn left at Tam Kon Po St , turn right then left and you are at the Sha tin Town Hall Car park. As mentioned below After arriving at the car park turn right towards Yuen Wo Road and walk to the Bike Kiosk.
Upon Arrival
When arriving, exit the MTR station by heading to Sha tin MTR station Exit A2. You will first see 7-11 where you can buy snacks before the trip as you won't be able to buy anything during the trip afterward. Head into the New Town Plaza, walk straight into the direction of ‘Coach’ and ‘YSL’ until you see the first escalator located near ‘Victoria’s Secret’. Proceed to head down and walk straight until you see the next escalator and go down. Exit out from the big glass door which then you will see the Sha tin Town hall and the podium. Walk towards the right entering a ‘forest’ like place. Walk towards a metal statue where the Sha Tin Marriage Registry is - this is the place to go to the toilet beforehand. After passing the fountain you would see a sign that says ‘Bike Kiosk’ and a path that heads to them. It is recommended to rent your bikes at the first bike kiosk as it has the best quality of bikes and is the closest to the biking trail.
WARNING!
Hazard |
Risk |
Control Measure |
Emergency Action Plan |
Bumpy Roads |
Can cause the risk of falling. |
Ride carefully - avoid any uneven ground. |
Ride towards pavement and treat injured person with first aid immediately. |
Slopes |
Lack of control that leads to excessive speed resulting in accident and injury. |
If you know you can't handle slopes, quickly walk your bike up to even ground. |
Move away from the trail and receive first aid. |
Crowds |
May increase the risk of bumping into other people. |
Ride in a line, make sure you have a one meter distance between you and the other rider. |
Stay away from the trail and treat your wounds. |
Yellow poles (Used for separating narrow lanes) |
Although used for separation, these poles cause a bit of mayhem when the paths are crowded. Increases the chance of falling. |
Pay attention and be mindful to the road and try to avoid these obstacles. |
Walk your bike to pavement/flat ground away from the path before treating your wounds. |
Ecology
Extra information
- To rent a bike for 2 hours costs $50 HKD.
- The Shop is open from 09:00 to 21:00 everyday.
- Make sure to bring your own safety equipment (Helmets, safety pads, first aid e.t.c)!
From the Strawberry, Chocolate, Shadow grapes - Serena (Designer and Historian), Carrie (Risk Assessment and Activities), and Hazy (Editor in Chief).