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Fanling (粉嶺) or Fan Ling is located within the North District, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Part of Fanling-Sheung Shui New Town, Fanling includes Luen Wo Hui (聯和墟), the marketplace of Fanling before the development of the area, and Wo Hop Shek (和合石), where an uphill public cemetery is located. The population of Fanling keeps growing; today many public and private estates can be found in the area.

Northwest of Fanling is Sheung Shui and southeast is Tai Po. The name Fanling is a shortend form of Fan Pik Leng (粉壁嶺). The enclosing walls and corner watch towers of Kun Lung Wai, Lung Yeuk Tau, is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong.

Sights


  • Fanling Wai (粉嶺圍), a walled village.
  • Fung Ying Seen Koon (蓬瀛仙館), a Taoist temple.

Public and Private Estates


Transportation


Fanling is served by Route 9, and by the Fanling KCR East Rail railway station.

External links


Fanling | North District, Hong Kong | 粉嶺

 

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