Sha Tin District
Welcome Message from Frederick YU, JP, District Officer (Sha Tin)
Welcome to Sha Tin! It is not only the most populated district in Hong Kong but also a district full of unique attractions.
Sha Tin is a versatile district where you can find not only a good mix of public and private housing, but also the harmonious coexistence of new towns and villages, past and future, city hustles and tranquil country parks. There are numerous attractions in Sha Tin - the charming Shing Mun River, scenic country parks and hiking trails, historic Tsang Tai Uk and Che Kung Temple, the newly established artistic City Art Square as well as a cluster of shopping arcades in the district. Last but not the least, the warm hospitality of our Sha Tin residents.
After hearing so many goodies about Sha Tin, why don't you come and experience this unique district yourself?
Organisation Chart (Sha Tin District Office)
District Officer
Assistant District Officer (1)
Assistant District Officer (2)
Chief Liaison Officer
Senior Liaison Officer (East)
Senior Liaison Officer (South)
Senior Liaison Officer (West)
Senior Liaison Officer (North)
Senior Inspector of Works
Senior Executive Officer
(District Council)
Senior Executive Officer
(District Management)
District Officer
Assistant District Officer (1)
Assistant District Officer (2)
Chief Liaison Officer
Senior Liaison Officer (East)
Senior Liaison Officer (South)
Senior Liaison Officer (West)
Senior Liaison Officer (North)
Senior Executive Officer
(District Management)
Senior Executive Officer
(District Council)
Senior Inspector of Works
Profile (Sha Tin District)
Sha Tin is a first generation new town in Hong Kong. Its good town planning and comprehensive community facilities have made it an ideal place for living. Sha Tin is a vibrant, diversified and harmonious new town with a lot of merits and characteristics:
(1) Sha Tin has a population of 630 000 which comes first among 18 districts and will continue to be the most populated district for years to come.
(2) Shing Mun River and its promenade not only offer beautiful scenery, but also serve as a place for leisure, and recreational activities.
(3) Well-connected cycling tracks which extend to Tai Po and Sai Kung have made Sha Tin a popular place for cycling activities during holidays.
(4) Sha Tin Race Course is a great attraction for both Hong Kong people and tourists.
(5) Chicken congee, roasted pigeon and Shan Shui beancurd are famous cuisine in Sha Tin.
(6) There are plenty of sight-seeing spots in Sha Tin, such as Amah Rock, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Che Kuk Temple, Tsang Tai Uk, Tao Fung Shan and Lions Pavilion. Besides, its country parks and hiking trails offer picturesque scenery.
(7) Well-developed transportation network with a number of tunnels and highways is connecting Sha Tin with other parts of the New Territories and Kowloon. There are a total of 14 Mass Transit Railway stations within the district.
(8) Apart from a network of over 100 primary and secondary schools, kindergartens, international schools, Sha Tin also has vocational institutes and even a university.
(9) The district is well-equipped with recreational and sports facilities, like Sha Tin Town Hall, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, public libraries, parks, sports grounds, public swimming pools and indoor games halls.
(10) High-rise buildings of private and public housing co-exist with 48 villages that are full of rural charms.
Committees (Sha Tin District)
Community Involvement Programme
District Activities (Sha Tin District)
- Sha Tin District Ode to the Yellow River Rock Concert in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
- Sha Tin District Cantonese Opera in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
- Sha Tin District Poon Choi Banquet in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
- Sha Tin District Building Management Certificate Course 2024
- Parent-child Cultural Tour in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - National Education
- Film Appreciation Event in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
- Wisdom of Chinese Health Care - Lecture Series (1) Chinese Tea Therapy and Health Care (TBC)
- Wisdom of Chinese Health Care - Lecture Series (2) Chinese Healthy Diet for Kids (TBC)
- Wisdom of Chinese Health Care - Baduanjin Class
- Wisdom of Chinese Health Care - Lecture Series (3) Chinese Health Care Methods for Calf Cramp and Insomnia (TBC)
- Sha Tin District Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Carnival cum Sha Tin Fire Station and Ambulance Depot Open Day in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
- Sha Tin Festive Lighting Switch-on Ceremony cum Carnival (TBC)
Programme Highlights (Sha Tin District)
- Harmony in Sha Tin: Concert Series
- Collaboration between the Government, the Business Sector and the Community - Carnival on Promoting Anti-deception cum Boosting Economy
Related Links (Sha Tin District)
- Sha Tin District Council
- Sha Tin District Youth Programme Committee (Only Chinese Version)
- Sha Tin Arts and Culture Promotion Committee
- Sha Tin District National Education Committee (Only Chinese Version)
- District Fight Crime Committee (Sha Tin District)
- District Fire Safety Committee (Sha Tin District)
- Sha Tin District-led Actions Scheme
Contact Us (Sha Tin District)
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