The bridge, which linked Tsing Yi with Pillar Island and the New Territories, was opened in 1974 by Hong Kong Governor Murray MacLehose, who promised more such infrastructure in the future.
Join The Independent’s travel expert Simon Calder as he embarks on a journey to discover Hong Kong’s abundance of natural beauty. The experience begins in Chek Keng, a stunning and remote area offering a wealth of activities on land and in the water. Simon checks in at Bradbury Hall youth hostel, before setting out to explore the waters beyond by kayak. Back on dry land it’s time to take on the MacLehose Trail, a 100km footpath established by Sir Murray MacLehose in 1979 – and to be rewarded by the sensational views along the way.
How can the Northern Metropolis instigate growth for the rest of Hong Kong? One approach would be to fully realise the vision for former ‘new towns’ such as Tai Po while developing a knowledge and tech corridor connecting Hong Kong’s universities.
Anthony Cheung Bing-leung is research chair professor of public administration at the Education University of Hong Kong and a former secretary for transport and housing (2012-17). He was president of the Hong Kong Institute of Education and chair professor of public administration until June 2012. Prior to 2008, he was a professor at the Department of Public and Social Administration of the City University of Hong Kong.
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