Ma On Shan
Ma On Shan lies in northeastern Sha Tin District, covering ~10 km² with over 200,000 residents as of 2025. Recorded in 1866 Qing map; Japanese iron mining in 1906; third-generation new town in 1980s. MTR Tuen Ma Line’s Ma On Shan Station; Ma On Shan Bypass runs through. Highlights include Ma On Shan Park, country park, and Hanging Hand Rock for hiking. Estates like Yiu On and Welkin cluster; Sunshine City Plaza thrives. Ma On Shan evolved from mining area to residential community, blending greenery and urban life.