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According to the information from the [[Territory Development Department]], Tung Chung is being developed in 4 phases into a new town with a target population of 250,000 people. The first phase was completed in 1994; infrastructure works was completed in January 1997 in order to tie with the subsequent completion of the first housing developments. This phase of development provided about 20,000 people in the district to support the airport at Chep Lap Kok.

Phase 2 of Tung Chung development was also completed. About 35 hectares of [[Land reclamation|land was reclaimed]] east of the Phase 1 development area. Roads and drainage works to serve this reclaimed land were completed in May 2000. Land formation of 27270,000 ham² for the remaining Phase 2 areas south of Tung Chung Bay together with the associated infrastructure were completed in February 2001. Upon completion, Phase 2 development will accommodate a population of 67,000.

Reclamation works under Phase 3A development commenced in March 1999 and were completed in April 2003. About 26260,000 hectaresm² of land was reclaimed north-east of Phase I development area. The reclamation will provide land for housing developments to accommodate a population of about 22,000.

The remaining development in Tung Chung is planned to be implemented as Phases 3 and 4 and to be completed in a foreseeable future.

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'''Fu Tung Shopping Centre''', '''Yat Tung Shopping Centre''', '''Citygate''' are the three shopping centers in Tung Chung thus far. Further shopping malls are expected at the new developments in '''Caribbean Coast'''. Tung Chung is a mere 12 minutes from [[Tsing Yi]] and [[Kwai Tsing]], where a much wider variety of shopping options are available.

'''Citygate''' is at the heart of this new town, developed in conjunction with the Tung Chung MTR Station and bus terminus, thus providing a focal point to the town. Citygate, developed in the glass and steel style of the Hong Kong International Airport, contains 500,000 square feet (46,000 m²) of shopping, entertainment, and food outlets spread across five floors. A square outside the mall contains a special fountain which performs a musical show regularly, attracting visitors and residents alike to relax and cool off in the summer heat.

'''Yat Tung''' is a newer development; the first and second phase was completed in March 2001 and May 2002 respectively. It provides supermarkets, services, and a number of eating outlets.

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'''Wong Lung Waterfall''' is one of the most famous waterfalls which is located in the [[Lantau North Country Park]]. It is named "Wong-Lung" since during a heavy rainstorm, when we view from the high ground, the stream resembles a yellow dragon ready to take off for heaven when it and its feeders are flooded with torrential muddy water, with Wong-Lung as the trunk and the feeders its limbs.

'''Tung-Lung Stream''' is the most spectacular as its falls seemingly joined together by the torrential water to form a continuous fals of more than 700 feet (213 m). Tung-Lung Stream is rich in varieties of rare local wild plants and animals, especially in the primeval forest at upper stream, among them the unique Hong Kong [[newt]]s (Paramesotriton hongkongensis) as well as several species of wild [[orchid]]s.

'''Hong Kong Buddhist Youth Camp'''

It is located on Lantau Island, near the Tung Chung and Chek Lap Kok Airport. The beautiful scenery and convenient transportation enable youth and their families to share a peaceful and natural environment during vacations. The camp was built in 1979 costing HK$ 3 millions. The total area of the land is 4,877 metres squarem². The Hong Kong Buddhist Association holds the current management of the camp. There are many facilities such as table tennis, chess, books and television, playground for basketball, badminton, archery, barbecue and a standard swimming pool. Trees and green plants embracing the camp-site make it a very serene place for leisure.

'''Hiking trail'''

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'''Tung Chung Fort'''

[[Tung Chung Fort]] was built in [[1817]], when the [[Qing Dynasty|Qing]] Government was alarmed by the rampant [[pirate|piracy]] of [[Cheung Po Tsai]] and decided to intervene and thwart the [[opium trade]] and defend the coast from pirates. The Fort was [[Declared monuments of Hong Kong|declared a monument]] in 1979. There are 6 old mazzlemuzzle-loading cannons (still intact), each resting on a cement base and the enclosures are made of [[granite]] blocks, measuring 70 metres by 80 metres. Three arched gateways, each engraved with a Chinese inscription, are spaced along the walls. Tung Chung Fort itself went through several transformations. It was first used as a police station and then as a secondary school. Now, it is the base for the Rural Committee Office and the Tung Chung Public School.

'''Hau Wong Temple'''

[[Hau Wong Temple]], a lovely tiered-roof structure built in [[1765]], is dedicated to [[Yeung Hau]], a loyal court official of the [[Song Dynasty (960-1279)|Sung Dynasty]] who died with its last [[emperor]]. And this temple was a place for training soldiers in the Qing Dynasty. There is a stele founded in 1777, which is an important products of a culture for researches about Qing Dynasty. Recently renovated, the temple features lavish interior decorations.The temple is over 200- years old. The row of miniature human figures on the eaves look still very real to life. On the 18th of the eighth month in the [[Lunar calendar]] every year, there are activities such as [[Chinese opera]]s and gatherings in the open area of the temple, to celebrate the birthday of Hau Wong.

'''How to get there?'''

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The Project includes the following:

* construction of a cable car system of about 5.7km7 km long between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping;

* construction of associated towers and other support structures and ancillary works;

* construction of two termini, one at Tung Chung and the other at Ngong Ping; and

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Now is proposed that each cable car will accommodate up to 17 passengers.

The major ecological impacts of this project are the loss of woodland and tall shrub habitat, potential disturbance to significant flora species and temporary disturbance to significant fauna species. Mitigation measures including compensation planting of approximately 2 hectares of woodland vegetation to compensate for the 0.25loss haof loss2,500 m² of tall shrub and woodland habitats (and approximately 2.96 total loss of 29,600 m² of habitat not including developed areas). It is considered that with appropriate construction practices (fencing off areas, restriction of construction areas, use of portable toilets etc.) are proposed. By implementation of mitigation measures and adherence to the practice notes and codes of practice for work within the Country Park, the ecological impacts are deemed to be acceptable. So this project should be carried out, in order to develop the Lantau Island and Hong Kong Tourism, which can benefit to our economy.

Construction works has commenced on February 9, 2004 and are expected to be completed in 2006. This future Cable Cars will allow visitors to glide across Tung Chung Bay and surroundings in Lantau Island. Passengers will be able to view over the North Lantau Country Park, the [[South China Sea]], Hong Kong international Airport, the Tung Chung Valley, surrounding terrain and waterways and also The Big Buddha during the whole journey. The centre piece of the Village at Ngong Ping Terminal will be highlighted by "The Tea House", showcasing the village ambience of both Northern and Southern [[China]]. Visitors will be able to experience the unique cultural features in the Village. It will be a major tourists attraction site in near future.