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At present, due to the development of the new town, the place name Tai Po may refer to Tai Po New Town or the historical area centre Tai Po Market, or the Tai Po District (excluding exclave Sai Kung North) that covers the new town and Lam Tsuen Valley and another area.
Surrounded by lush and fertile valleys, Tai Po eventually became an important market town, and when the British leased the New Territories from Mainland China in 1898, this was where they established their first headquarters. These days, Tai Po is one of Hong Kong’s most agreeable districts.
In the past, Tai Po District belonged to the Regional Council, the middle-tier local government between the city's Legislative Council and the district councils. The Regional Council oversees the New Territories, while its counterpart, Urban Council, oversees Kowloon (including New Kowloon) and the Hong Kong Island.
Tai Po is a mecca for naturists and adventurists. Here, you’ll find lush forests, a beautifully scenic country park, drop-dead gorgeous waters, and brilliant local fare. Follow our guide to ...
Tai Po New Town, or Tai Po Town (Chinese: 大埔新市鎮), is a new town (satellite town) and non-administrative area in Tai Po District, in the New Territories, Hong Kong.
Jul 16, 2015 · What to Do in the New Territories: Tai Po | South China Morning Post. The name “Tai Po” derives from the Chinese words for “Big Step”: Some say this refers to the strides that farmers...
Tai Po District is made up of 2 geographical areas: Tai Po proper and Sai Kung North. It lies in the northeast of the New Territories and has an area of 148.18 sq km and a population of around 316 500.
