A koi-filled pond, views of Tolo Harbour, and lots of trees where migratory birds sometimes roost make this a very pleasant campus to have a stroll in.
Chinese University of Hong Kong
New Territories
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Nearby New Territories attractions
1. Chinese University Art Museum
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Museum is divided into two sections. The four-floor East Wing Galleries house a permanent collection of Chinese…
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The banks of this 7km-long river running from Tai Wai through downtown Sha Tin to end in Tolo Harbour are pleasant for a stroll or jog in the morning or…
3. Old House at Wong Uk Village
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This grey-brick house inside Wong Uk Garden is all that's left of an 18th-century village that served as a hub for merchants who plied the trade route…
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Built in the 1950s, this quirky temple actually contains more than 10,000 Buddhas. Some 12,800 miniature statues line the walls of the main temple and…
6. Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre
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A representative of the 'Chinese Revival' architectural style, Tao Fung Shan is a Protestant retreat centre, seminary and hostel. In 1929 a Norwegian…
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Hong Kong's largest public park and one of the most beautiful has tree-framed lawns for picnics and kite-flying, an amphitheatre with white sail canopies,…
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Southwest of Sha Tin town centre, this spacious, high-quality museum inside an ugly building gives a peek into local history and culture. Highlights…