The Tak Wan Park is located along Tak Hoi Street in Tsuen Wan on the former grounds of the old Hoi Pa village. The area was developed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club into a beautiful city park in the 1980s. It is a nice opportunity to relax and enjoy a charming village-themed, garden rich park in Tsuen Wan. Opening hours are 6.30am to 11pm daily.
The park is 1.63 hectares and features two original Hakka buildings which are Declared Monuments of Hong Kong as well as numerous other Hakka style structures and buildings. The park is surrounded by a grey and black brick wall, includes a monumental gateway, bridges, pavilions, grotto rock garden, Camellia garden, a lovely lake with a small falls and lots of delicate landscaping and flowerbeds.
Trees within the park are tall and provide plenty of shade. There are also numerous places to have a seat to rest and enjoy the tranquility of the park. You'll also find a children's playground area and public toilets within the park grounds.
This is a really neat and beautiful village-themed park, one that is well worth spending a bit of time during time spent...
Read moreThe Tak Wah Park stands at the former site of Hoi Pa Village, which is a mixed-lineage Hakka village. The landscape of Jockey Club Tak Wah Park shows an exceptional effort in accentuating the character of ancient classical Hakka structures.
The Hoi Pa Village had a history of over one hundred years. Three structures of the former Hoi Pa Village were preserved in the Tak Wah Park. Two were old houses, and the third one is the Chan Yi Cheung Ancestral Hall. They are Grade 3 Historic Buildings.
The park is a very beautiful place with lots of waterfront landscapes and lots of special trees. One can easily spend a few hours there admiring the community life as well as...
Read moreA beautiful and peaceful park behind my hotel. It's built around traditional Chinese buildings that give it a unique and historical charm. The ponds are full of colorful fish and turtles, and I also saw some beautiful birds around. There are several water fountains, which add to the relaxing atmosphere. People were playing board games and doing light exercise—very calm and community-friendly vibes. Feeding animals is not allowed, but just watching them is peaceful. Lots of trees provide good shade, and there's free Wi-Fi throughout the park. A great spot to relax and enjoy nature in the middle...
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