Kwan Tei

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Kwan Tei (Chinese: 軍地) is an area in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It is northeast of Lung Yeuk Tau and at the northwest of , namely northwest of the major new town of Fanling.

Administration[]

For electoral purposes, Kwan Tei is part of the Queen's Hill constituency of the North District Council. It is currently represented by Law Ting-tak, who was elected in the local elections.^[1][2]

Geography[]

The area situates on a plain surrounded by hills at its north and south. The Ng Tung River, and Kwan Tei River are major rivers in the area.

Barracks[]

The name of Kwan Tei means "military place" in Cantonese. Barracks were built here by the British Army during the colonial era. To the west of Kwan Tei, (新圍軍營) is located near San Wai, a walled village north of Lung Yeuk Tau. To the south, (皇后山軍營) is on (皇后山). The of the Hong Kong Police Force is also near Queen's Hill.

Villages[]

The plain is fertile and suitable for farming with various villages.

Communication[]

Sha Tau Kok Road goes through the heart of Kwan Tei, connecting Lung Yeuk Tau and Sha Tau Kok.

See also[]

• Kwanti Racecourse

References[]

External links[]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kwan Tei.

• Delineation of area of existing village Kwan Tei (Fanling) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)

Coordinates: 22°30′20″N 114°09′42″E / 22.5056°N 114.1617°E / 22.5056; 114.1617

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