Sai Kung District

Sai Kung District is located in the southeastern corner of the New Territories, bordering Tseung Kwan O to the west and Shatin and Ma On Shan to the north via Tai Mong Tsai Road. Urbanization and commercial activity in Sai Kung District are concentrated in the Tseung Kwan O New Town. According to the 2021 Hong Kong Population Census, the district has a population of approximately 489,000, with the vast majority residing in the Tseung Kwan O New Town to the south. The government plans to commence construction on Tseung Kwan O Area 137 by 2025, converting the area into a residential zone, with the aim of having the first residents move in by 2030. Sai Kung District is known as the “backyard of Hong Kong,” distinguished by its preservation of rich natural landscapes and traditional customs, which contrast with the dense urban environments of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The latest planning for Sai Kung District focuses on sustainable development and urban expansion. Through the “Hong Kong 2030+: Planning Vision and Strategy Beyond 2030,” the government has positioned Tseung Kwan O as a key node for the development of knowledge and technology facilities under the “Eastern Knowledge and Technology Corridor” framework. This plan leverages existing clusters of high-tech industries and tertiary education institutions to develop knowledge and technology facilities in Tseung Kwan O. Meanwhile, under the framework of the “Hong Kong Tourism Development Blueprint 2.0,” the ecological tourism potential of Sai Kung District has been further enhanced. The government will expand island tourism and actively explore large-scale integrated resorts centered on environmental protection and ecological tourism, promoting Sai Kung as a hub for both livability and tourism.