Revitalising Border Tourism
The Sha Tau Kok Opening-up Plan facilitates the gradual opening of this historic border area for recreation and tourism as part of the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy. The project delivers thoughtfully designed facilities that enhance visitor experience while ensuring security and honouring local heritage.
The reprovisioned Chung Ying Street Checkpoint in Sha Tau Kok replaces temporary marquees structures with a permanent facility inspired by Sha Tau Kok’s railway legacy. Its design blends nostalgic elements with designated scenic photo spots, creating a cultural landmark for Chung Ying Street and implementing “e-Corridor” border-crossing measures for residents’ convenience. A reinforced boundary fence at Tsoi Yuen Kok further strengthens border security.
Adjacent to the Sha Tau Kok Pier, a once-vacant waterfront has been revitalised into a vibrant tourist zone. The area now offers essential amenities such as tour bus parking, restrooms, and seating, alongside open-air market stalls promoting local products. The design harmonises with the coastal landscape, creating inviting spaces for leisure (including boat excursions) and photography.
Sustainable features include steel structures and facades to minimise dust and carbon emissions, a high-ceilinged clearance hall to optimise natural ventilation, and glass walls facing a courtyard to maximise natural lighting and user comfort.
Key Features
A revitalised waterfront zone enhancing visitor experience with amenities such as parking, lavatories, and seating, along local open-air market stalls against Sha Tau Kok's coastal backdrop.
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The first and second phases of the Sha Tau Kok Frontier Closed Area Opening-up Plan were implemented in June 2022 and January 2024 respectively, allowing individual and group tourists to apply for Closed Area Permit and enter Sha Tau Kok (except Chung Ying Street).
