Kwai Fong
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Kwai Fong (Chinese: 葵芳) is an area of Kwai Chung, Hong Kong. The mainly residential area extends to Kwai Hing in the north, Lai King in the south, Tsing Yi Bridge to the west, and Tai Lin Pai Industrial Area to the east. It is part of the reclamation of Gin Drinkers Bay in 1960s.
The local district council is Kwai Tsing District Council.
Kwai Fong is named after Kwai Fong Estate, the first public housing estate. Kwai (葵) is the first Chinese character of Kwai Chung. Before the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) served the area, there were only few private residential blocks west of the estate.
The area also contains two mega-plazas, Metropolitan Plaza and Kwai Chung Plaza. One of the most well known schools in the area is Buddhist Sin Tak College.
[edit] Recreation
Kwai Chung Sports Ground is a major sports ground in Kwai Tsing District. It has track and field facilities and a football pitch. It was the first facility in the district to include Tartan track. It is situated next to Hing Fong Road, opposite Metropolitan Plaza.
Kwai Tsing Theatre is a major performance venue in Kwai Tsing District. It is located near Kwai Fong MTR station and Metropolitan Plaza.
[edit] Transportation
The area is well served by public transport to Kowloon, via Kwai Fong MTR station and buses.
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