Chai Wan Kok

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Chai Wan Kok (Chinese: 柴灣角) is an area in Tsuen Wan of Hong Kong. It is located at the west end of Tsuen Wan Town. While its southeast is industrial area, its hilly northeast and coastal southwest are residential. It is on the main access between Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan.

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[edit] Industry

Between southeast seafront and Castle Peak Road are the industrial area, the major textile factories had chosen the area for their business. As the economy of Hong Kong shifting to tertiary industry, some factory building are transformed into offices. The headquarters of I-CABLE, a major cable tv and Internet service provider in Hong Kong, is sited in the area.

[edit] Residential

The hilly northeast sited some early Hong Kong private housing estate like Allway Gardens and Tsuen King Garden. Adventist Hospital is in their neighbourhood.

The southwest coast is also residential and major private housing estate includes Belvedere Garden.

[edit] Transportation

Histroically Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail, a hilly path connecting Tsuen Wan and Yuen Long, was once a major access between two areas. The trail remains good for hiking and Chai Wan Kok is the start on the Tsuen Wan end.

The area is the transportation crossroads of several major roads connecting Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun. Tuen Mun Road, Castle Peak Road and Tsuen Wan Road joins in the area.

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