Mayfair Gardens
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美景花園) is the first private housing estate
Private housing estate
A private housing estate is a term in Hong Kong that refers to a housing estate developed by a private developer, as opposed to a public housing estate built by the Hong Kong Housing Authority or the Hong Kong Housing Society. It usually is characterised with a cluster of high-rise buildings,...
on Tsing Yi Island of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
by Sun Hung Kai Properties, and was established between 1982 and 1984. There are 8 blocks of residence buildings all round the estate, namely Block 5 to 12.
Location
The estate was built on the site of Sai Shan VillageSai Shan Village
Sai Shan Village is a village on the Tsing Yi Island of Hong Kong. The village was beneath the valley of Sai Shan and Tsing Yi Peak near Mayfair Gardens and Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education . A stream runs from the valley was water source for agriculture in the village...
. To the east of the estate is Cheung Ching Estate and to the west IVE (Tsing Yi). The estate is surrounded by Sai Shan
Sai Shan
Sai Shan is a hill behind Mayfair Gardens on the Tsing Yi Island of Hong Kong. The hill is east of and beneath the northern peak of Tsing Yi Peak. A village, Sai Shan Village is in the valley between Sai Shan and Tsing Yi Peak. A road, Sai Shan Road between Mayfair Gardens and Hong Kong...
and Tsing Yi Peak
Tsing Yi Peak
Tsing Yi Peak or Sam Chi Heung is a hill with three peaks occupying the southern half of the Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong. The hill is situated on the western half of Victoria Harbour. Its peaks are good locations to observe the harbour and the channels among harbour islands...
north and west.
Withdrawal of development of Block 1, 2 and 3
In 1980s, there was a growing concern about the environmental safety on the Tsing Yi Island. The proximity of MobilMobil
Mobil, previously known as the Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, was a major American oil company which merged with Exxon in 1999 to form ExxonMobil. Today Mobil continues as a major brand name within the combined company, as well as still being a gas station sometimes paired with their own store or On...
oil depot to Mayfair Garden triggered the protest of the islanders. The residents demanded for a relocation of the depot to a more distant area. Finally, the depot remained unmoved. The development of Block 1, 2 and 3, together with a bus terminus and a cinema, were forced to be withdrawn.
Although the results were far from desire, it is one of main civil movement in mid-1980s in Hong Kong. Actions against government were organsied by residents and social workers. It encouraged participation in newly devised District Broad
District Council of Hong Kong
The District Councils, formerly District Boards until 1999, are the local councils for the 18 Districts of Hong Kong. Under the supervision of Home Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, they are consultative bodies on district administration and affairs.- History :In 1982, under the...
and demanded more and more public involvement in policy formulation.
The area now becomes a basketball court, a tennis court and a playground so the estate is open to the Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent...
despite the existence of the newly-built Container Terminal 9 and Rambler Crest
Rambler Crest
Rambler Crest is a housing development on Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong, which included a private housing estate, shopping mall and 3 hotels, namely Mexan Harbour Hotel , Rambler Garden Hotel and Rambler Oasis Hotel . It was developed by Cheung Kong Holdings...
which block some of the sea view. The oil depot were relocated at the west shore of the island, separated by the geographic barrier Tsing Yi Peak
Tsing Yi Peak
Tsing Yi Peak or Sam Chi Heung is a hill with three peaks occupying the southern half of the Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong. The hill is situated on the western half of Victoria Harbour. Its peaks are good locations to observe the harbour and the channels among harbour islands...
.
Access
As the partial withdrawal of development, Sai Shan RoadSai Shan Road
Sai Shan Road is a short road between Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education and Mayfair Gardens. It is the only road access to the private housing estate of Mayfair Garden...
is the only road access to the housing estate. Its bus terminus is installed at the road. Most residents on the other hand use the footbridge entrance at Ching Hong Road
Ching Hong Road
Ching Hong Road is the third major road, connecting Tsing Yi Road and Tsing Yi Road West, built on Tsing Yi Island after the completion of Tsing Yi Bridge, the only road access across Rambler Channel at the time, in Hong Kong. The road, early part of the new town on the island, is the major...
.
Bus
There is a bus terminus in Mayfair Gardens (Sai Shan Road) with the following routes:- 243M Mayfair Gardens - Tsuen WanTsuen WanTsuen Wan is a bay in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong, opposite to Tsing Yi Island across Rambler Channel. The market town of Tsuen Wan emerged for the surrounding villages and fleets of fishing boats in the area. The town is around the present-day Tsuen Wan Station of the MTR...
(Discovery ParkDiscovery Park (Hong Kong)Discovery Park is a residential development in Hong Kong, located at 398 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan in the New Territories. The whole estate including the residential flats and the shopping centre spans over ....
) - 243P Mayfair Gardens - Tsuen Wan (Discovery Park) in the morning peak hours only
They also share the bus stop(s) at Mayfair Gardens (Ching Hong Road
Ching Hong Road
Ching Hong Road is the third major road, connecting Tsing Yi Road and Tsing Yi Road West, built on Tsing Yi Island after the completion of Tsing Yi Bridge, the only road access across Rambler Channel at the time, in Hong Kong. The road, early part of the new town on the island, is the major...
) and/or at Ching Wai House (which is located opposite to Mayfair Gardens) with the following routes:
- 41 Cheung Ching - Kowloon CityKowloon CityKowloon City is an area in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is named after the Kowloon Walled City, and is administratively part of Kowloon City District....
Ferry - 42 Cheung Ching - Shun LeeShun LeeShun Lee is an area north of Sau Mau Ping and east of Ngau Chi Wan in Hong Kong. The area original known as Rennie's Farm. It is later named after the first public housing estate in the area, Shun Lee Estate. It is also known as Sze Shun Shun Lee (Chinese: 順利) is an area north of Sau Mau Ping...
- 42A Cheung Hang - JordanJordan, Hong KongJordan is an area in the Yau Tsim Mong District of Hong Kong. The unofficial area is named after a road of the same name.-Geography:Jordan is located in the central part of the Yau Tsim Mong District, as suggested by the name of some bus stops nearby...
(Wui Cheung Road) - 43 Cheung Hong - Tsuen Wan West Station
- 43A Cheung Wang - Shek LeiShek LeiShek Lei Estate , Shek Lei or Shek Lei Pui , is a Hong Kong public housing estate in northeast Kwai Chung, New Territories. Situated near Shek Yam Estate, On Yam Estate and Shek Yam East Estate....
- 43C Cheung Hong - Island HarbourviewIsland HarbourviewIsland Harbourview is one of the largest private housing estates in Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is one of the property projects in MTR Olympic Station Phase I...
- 43M Kwai Fong MTR StationKwai Fong (MTR)Kwai Fong station is an elevated railway station on Tsuen Wan Line of Hong Kong MTR, opened in 1982. It is located between Lai King and Kwai Hing stations....
- Cheung Ching (Circular) - 242X
- Cheung Hang to Tsim Sha TsuiTsim Sha TsuiTsim Sha Tsui , often abbreviated as TST, is an urbanized area in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong. The area is administratively part of the Yau Tsim Mong District. Tsim Sha Tsui East is a piece of land reclaimed from the Hung Hom Bay now east of Tsim Sha Tsui...
(Middle Road) - morning peak hours only - JordanJordan, Hong KongJordan is an area in the Yau Tsim Mong District of Hong Kong. The unofficial area is named after a road of the same name.-Geography:Jordan is located in the central part of the Yau Tsim Mong District, as suggested by the name of some bus stops nearby...
(Wui Cheung Road) to Cheung Wang - evening peak hours only
- Cheung Hang to Tsim Sha Tsui
- 249M Tsing Yi AR StationTsing Yi (MTR)Tsing Yi is an interchange station on the Tung Chung Line of MTR and Airport Express on Tsing Yi Island in Hong Kong. On the Tung Chung Line, it is located between Sunny Bay Station and Lai King Station. On the Airport Express, it is between Airport Station and Kowloon Station. The livery of...
- Mayfair Garden (Circular) - 948 Cheung On - Tin HauTin Hau (MTR)Tin Hau is a station on the Island Line of the Hong Kong MTR rapid transit system.-Location:Like all other Island Line stations, Tin Hau is located along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island...
in the morning and evening peak hours only - N241 Cheung Hang - Hung Hom Station (Overnight service)
Public Light Bus
Green MinibusesPublic light bus
A Public light bus is a common public mode of transport in Hong Kong. It mainly serves the area that standard Hong Kong bus lines cannot reach as efficiently. It is also colloquially known as a minibus or a van, defined as a kind of share taxi....
are also available inside or near Mayfair Gardens:
Inside the estate
- 88C Mayfair Gardens - Kwai Fong MTR stationKwai Fong (MTR)Kwai Fong station is an elevated railway station on Tsuen Wan Line of Hong Kong MTR, opened in 1982. It is located between Lai King and Kwai Hing stations....
On Ching Hong Road
Ching Hong Road
Ching Hong Road is the third major road, connecting Tsing Yi Road and Tsing Yi Road West, built on Tsing Yi Island after the completion of Tsing Yi Bridge, the only road access across Rambler Channel at the time, in Hong Kong. The road, early part of the new town on the island, is the major...
- 88A Mayfair Gardens - Tam Kon ShanTam Kon ShanTam Kon Shan is a hill stood between Moon Tsai Tong and Cheung Shue Tau on the Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong. Part of the hill was removed to build west half of Cheung On Estate. Nearby road structures Tam Kon Shan Road and Tam Kon Shan Interchange were named after it....
- 88D Tivoli Garden - Kwai Fong MTR stationKwai Fong (MTR)Kwai Fong station is an elevated railway station on Tsuen Wan Line of Hong Kong MTR, opened in 1982. It is located between Lai King and Kwai Hing stations....
- 88F Rambler CrestRambler CrestRambler Crest is a housing development on Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong, which included a private housing estate, shopping mall and 3 hotels, namely Mexan Harbour Hotel , Rambler Garden Hotel and Rambler Oasis Hotel . It was developed by Cheung Kong Holdings...
- Tsing Yi AR StationTsing Yi (MTR)Tsing Yi is an interchange station on the Tung Chung Line of MTR and Airport Express on Tsing Yi Island in Hong Kong. On the Tung Chung Line, it is located between Sunny Bay Station and Lai King Station. On the Airport Express, it is between Airport Station and Kowloon Station. The livery of... - 405 Cheung Hang - Lai King MTR StationLai King (MTR)Lai King is an MTR station located in Lai King, Kwai Tsing District, Hong Kong. The station is served by Tsuen Wan Line and Tung Chung Line , providing cross-platform interchanges between platforms 1 and 3 , and between platforms 2 and 4 .-History:Lai King was opened in 10 May 1982, originally as...
via Cho Yiu Chuen