Tsing Yi Promenade () is a
promenade
An esplanade or promenade is a long, open, level area, usually next to a river or large body of water, where people may walk. The historical definition of ''esplanade'' was a large, open, level area outside fortress or city walls to provide cl ...
along the northeastern seafront of
Tsing Yi Island
Tsing Yi, sometimes referred to as Tsing Yi Island, is an island in the urban area of Hong Kong, to the northwest of Hong Kong Island and south of Tsuen Wan. With an area of , the island has extended drastically by reclamation along almost all ...
,
Hong Kong
Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta i ...
. It was built in stages from 2001 to 2004.
The Promenade faces
Rambler Channel
Rambler Channel is a body of water in Hong Kong that separates Tsing Yi Island from Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung in the New Territories. The channel separates the two landmasses by 900 metres at its widest point.
Historically, the channel was known ...
, from
Greenfield Garden, through
Tsing Yi Pier and
Maritime Square
Maritime Square is a four-storey shopping centre located on Tsing Yi Island in Hong Kong. It was built and is owned by MTR Corporation (MTRC) in conjunction with the opening of Tsing Yi station. History
The shopping centre opened on 1 Ap ...
to
Cheung Fat Estate
The following is an overview of public housing estates on Tsing Yi, Hong Kong including Home Ownership Scheme (HOS), Private Sector Participation Scheme (PSPS), Flat-for-Sale Scheme (FFSS), Tenant Purchase Scheme (TPS) and Subsidised Sale F ...
. At the end of this promenade is the Tsing Yi Northeast Park. The promenade spans and occupies along the waterfront.
Many people use this as a recreational area for jogging, exercising, and practising
T'ai chi
Tai chi (), short for Tai chi ch'üan ( zh, s=太极拳, t=太極拳, first=t, p=Tàijíquán, labels=no), sometimes called " shadowboxing", is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits and meditation. ...
. There is a marvellous sea view for people to enjoy at night.
Gallery
Image:Tsing Yi Promenade 2009.jpg, Promenade
Image:HK Tsing Yi Promenade.jpg, Seaview from Tsing Yi Promenade
Image:Tsing Yi Promenade Jugging Track.jpg, Jogging track at the promenade
Image:Tsing Yi Promenade Open Area.jpg, An open area for arts performances, practices and gatherings
Image:Tsingyipromenade fitness.jpg, Fitness facilities.
Image:Tsing Yi Promenade Gazepo.jpg, The gazebo, a good place to take a look at the seaview.
Image:Tsing Yi Promenade Pavilion.jpg, There is a pavilion at the promenade.
See also
*
List of urban public parks and gardens in Hong Kong
Urban public parks and gardens in Hong Kong include:
Note: Most public parks and gardens in Hong Kong are managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD).
Hong Kong Island
* Aberdeen Promenade (Aberdeen)
* Aldrich Bay Park (Aldr ...
*
Tsing Yi Swimming Pool
References
Urban public parks and gardens in Hong Kong
Tsing Yi
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