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Shek Lei (II) Estate (better Contrast)
Shek Lei Estate (), also known by Shek Lei (, both are currently used) is a Public housing in Hong Kong, public housing estate in Hong Kong, situated in the Shek Lei Pui () area in northeast Kwai Chung, New Territories, near Shek Yam Estate, On Yam Estate and Shek Yam East Estate. The estate is separated into two parts, namely Shek Lei (I) Estate () and Shek Lei (II) Estate (). It has a total of 21 residential blocks with a population of about 40,000, as well as two shopping centres. It is the second-largest public housing estate in Kwai Chung, after Kwai Chung Estate. In addition, there is a two-block Home Ownership Scheme property connected to the estate, called Yi Fung Court. History Resettlement estate The estate sits on the lower slope of Golden Hill, Hong Kong, Golden Hill, near the boundary of Kam Shan Country Park. The original Shek Lei Pui Village was located some distance away, at the current site of the Shek Lei Pui Reservoir, on the opposite site of the Golden Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwai Chung
Kwai Chung is an urban area within Tsuen Wan New Town in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Together with Tsing Yi Island, it is part of the Kwai Tsing District of Hong Kong. It is also part of Tsuen Wan New Town. In 2000, it had a population of 287,000. Its area is 9.93 km2. Areas within Kwai Chung include: Kwai Fong, Kwai Hing, Lai King, Tai Wo Hau. Kwai Chung is the site of part of the container port of Hong Kong. Origin of the name In earlier times Kwai Chung was called Kwai Chung Tsai (). Kwai Chung was a stream (Chung) that emptied into Gin Drinkers Bay (). The whole bay was reclaimed for land and the stream is no longer visible. Divisions Traditionally, Kwai Chung is divided into Sheung Kwai Chung (), and Ha Kwai Chung (). Administratively, the former is called North Kwai Chung, and the latter South Kwai Chung. Sheung Kwai Chung, Chung Kwai Chung Village () and Ha Kwai Chung Village () are recognized villages under the New Territories Small House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
