Sai Kung, known as Hong Kong's Back Garden, is embraced with some of the finest scenery, traditional villages, a great diversity of activities, and is designated as a tourism development region. To sustain the long-term development of the tourism industry in Hong Kong, improvement works to Sai Kung Waterfront is initiated.

The Sai Kung Waterfront Park is converted from a neglected park and has been re-designed and re-vitalized as the new landmark of the Sai Kung District. Inside the Park are alfresco dining places, kiosks, self-serviced visitor center, a feature pool, a chess garden and sitting out areas. The development of the Park has become a success story of the "local economy development" model.

 

Key Social and Environmental Features

Community Needs and Accessibility A gathering place for relaxation, outdoor performance and social interaction A visitor's pavilion at the entrance with banners in ten different languages welcoming visitors from all parts of the world Interactive touch screen and large Sai Kung map provide geographical and tourist information Accessible by various means of transportation A gateway to the tranquility of the Sai Kung Country Park

Cultural Heritage Unique town park with heritage and identity A delightful blend of traditional charm and modern appeal and a mixture of Chinese and Western Giant paper sampans printed with newscripts tell the history of Sai Kung

Sustainable Planning and Design Recycling existing urban space in enhancing spatial and functional linkage Conversion and modification of existing structures to become alfresco dining places, kiosks and covered walkway Making the open space more convenient, user-friendly and consistent with Sai Kung's leisurely mood

Environmental Compatibility Pleasant and environmental friendly natural cooling by the sea to replace mechanical air-conditioning Alfresco dining areas sit beside the sea enjoying the breeze while tasting the most delicious cuisines Use of certified timber from sustainable forest Newly built toilets right behind the bus terminal serve as a noise buffet for the park

Landscaping Biodiversity Preservation of existing palm trees together with the new timber trellis to provide natural shading Grassy chess garden under the shade of trees