Yuen Long New Town
Yuen Long
元朗 | |
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| Nickname: Yuen Long | |
| Special Administrative Region |  Hong Kong |
| District | Yuen Long District |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Urban | 169,921
90.9% Chinese 4.5% South Asian 2.1% Filipino |
Mean solar time UTC+08 | |
| Yuen Long New Town | |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Yuán Lǎng Xīnshìzhèn |
| Yue: Cantonese | |
| Yale Romanization | Yùhn lóhng sān síh jan |
| Jyutping | Jyun4 long5 san1 si5 zan3 |
Yuen Long New Town is a new town in the northwest New Territories, Hong Kong. It was developed from the traditional market town of Yuen Long Town (元朗市) from the late 1970s onwards.
As it is located in the centre of Yuen Long Plain, the town occupies the best location for villages in the surrounding area to sell their crops and fish. To the west is Ping Shan, south Shap Pat Heung, east Kam Tin, and north Nam Sang Wai.
History
Yuen Long Town was a traditional
Although the new town started in the 1970s, it was developed much more slowly compared to the other new towns due to its long distance from urban
Public housing
Under government plans, the western new town is mainly residential. There are three public housing estates (including one Interim Housing) in the area.
Industry
Industry is concentrated on the North side of Yuen Long New Town, namely
Recreation
Yuen Long Park is located southwest of the town with pagoda, accompanied with Yuen Long Stadium, Yuen Long Theatre and Yuen Long Swimming Pool. This area is a less bustling region within the town.
Transport
Before
There are two Tuen Ma line stations in the new town, Long Ping and Yuen Long, located near Long Ping Estate and eastern end of the town respectively. Light Rail route travels along the main road (Castle Peak Road, commonly known as "Yuen Long Main Road" by locals) located at the centre of the town. Yuen Long station is the interchange station of Tuen Ma line and Light Rail.
