Field Trip: Sha Tau Kok Excursion and Lunch

Description

Situated in Hong Kong’s North District along the Shenzhen border, Sha Tau Kok offers a rare glimpse into a once-restricted frontier shaped by geopolitics, migration and coastal life. Led by Paul Chan, this guided walk explores newly opened areas under the second phase of access, tracing the town’s layered history from its strategic military role in the late 19th century to Japanese occupation and post-war cross-border activity.

Co-founder and CEO of Walk In Hong Kong, Chan has a background spanning law, politics, academia and public broadcasting, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to Hong Kong’s social and historical narratives alongside active involvement in local heritage conservation.

The tour departs Central by coach at 10:00 and returns at around 15:30. During the excursion, a lunch will be provided and the itinerary includes visits to the newly opened areas under the second phase of reopening, traditional shophouses along San Lau Street, a view towards the once‑restricted Chung Ying Street and the coastal scenery of the Double Haven Special Area.