Ngau Chi Wan
Neighborhood of Hong Kong
Ngau Chi Wan (Chinese: 牛池灣) was a bay beneath Hammer Hill in New Kowloon, Hong Kong. It now refers to an area where Choi Hung Estate is situated.
01Features
Amidst in an urban built-up area, the original Ngau Chi Wan Village remains. St. Joseph's Home for the Aged is famous in the area and now under redevelopment. The cluster of Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Building and Ngau Chi Wan Sports Centre serve the needs of neighbouring housing estates.
Sam Shan Kwok Wong Temple (三山國王廟) is located in Ngau Chi Wan, along Kwun Tong Road. "Sam Shan" refers to three famous mountains of Chaozhou in Guangdong, namely Du Shan, Ming Shan and Jin Shan. The Hakkas also worship the Lords of the Three Mountains and would build a temple in their new migrated place. The temple has been renovated for several times. At the end of the lunar year, there will also be a small flower fair at the open area outside the temple.
Ngau Chi Wan Park opened in 2011.
02Transport
The area is close to MTR Choi Hung station. There are also bus and minibus links, via routes to Sai Kung District and HKUST.
03Education
Good Hope Primary School and Kindergarten (Primary Section) is in the area. Factwire described it as "renowned" in 2021.
Hong Kong Public Libraries maintains the Ngau Chi Wan Public Library in the Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Building.
Sources and credits
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Images, from Wikimedia Commons:
- Choi Hung Estate 2012.jpg by Anson888free, CC BY 3.0
- St. Joseph's Home for the Aged outlook 2012.JPG by Tksteven, CC BY 3.0
- Sam Shan Kwok Wong Temple.jpg by Baycrest, CC BY-SA 2.5
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