Tai Wai On Tires

June Ng HK-magazine.com 07/17/2009 15:53

With her chain oiled and her bell shining, June Ng pedals off to explore Hong Kong’s favorite cycling trail.

If you love cycling, but aren’t so keen on those thigh-burning hills, then Tai Wai is the perfect place to start a leisurely but fun ride. Upon arrival at Tai Wai Station, exit to the west and you’ll find several bike rental shops. Avoid pushy staff and be prepared to shop around, as prices vary from shop to shop (be aware that prices can rise on the weekends or on public holidays). Once you’ve hired your speedy set of wheels, be sure to double-check everything including the brakes, steering, tire pressure and even the bell—with these shops, you want to be sure everything is in order before you set off. Now you’re ready to hit the road.

First stop is the historic Tai Wai Village (#1, above), which is only a short pedal from the MTR. It’s the biggest and the most historic village in the Sha Tin district and interesting features include the traditional entrance, a hundred-year-old ancestral home and a temple in the village center.

Head back the way you came, then turn into Che Kung Miu Road where you’ll find Che Kung Temple (#2, right) which was built at the end of the Ming Dynasty. It’s dedicated to Che Kung, a Song dynasty general credited with ridding Sha Tin of the plague. Today, the public has access to a modern temple which was built in 1993. The original temple, which is more than 400 years old and is a Grade II historical building, is on private property behind the new complex.

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