Sandy Ridge, Hong Kong

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Sandy Ridge and Ng Tung River.

Sandy Ridge (simplified Chinese: 沙岭; traditional Chinese: 沙嶺; pinyin: Shā Lǐng), is a hill on the east side of Lo Wu in the New Territories, Hong Kong. The village of Sha Ling (沙嶺), is located south of the hill besides .

Sandy Ridge is completely within the Closed Area of Hong Kong adjacent to the Hong Kong border with Shenzhen in mainland China. It is noted for its two cemeteries, and . Both cemeteries were relocated to Sandy Ridge from various areas in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island in 1949.

The Border District Headquarters of the Hong Kong Police Force are located next to the village of Sha Ling.[citation needed]

Coordinates: 22°31′43″N 114°07′07″E / 22.528513°N 114.118493°E / 22.528513; 114.118493


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