Tsing Yi
Tsing Yi, sometimes referred to as Tsing Yi Island, is an island in the urban area of Hong Kong, to the northwest of Hong Kong Island and south of Tsuen Wan. With an area of 10.69 km2 (4.13 sq mi), the island has extended drastically by reclamation along almost all its natural shore and the annexation of Nga Ying Chau (牙鷹洲) and Chau Tsai. Three major bays or harbours, Tsing Yi Lagoon, Mun Tsai Tong and Tsing Yi Bay (青衣灣) in the northeast, have been completely reclaimed for new towns.
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Tsing Yi, viewed from Shek Lung Kung | |
Tsing Yi Location within Hong Kong | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Central New Territories |
| Area | 10.69 km2 (4.13 sq mi) |
| Length | 5.2 km (3.23 mi) |
| Width | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 334 m (1096 ft) |
| Highest point | Tsing Yi Peak (Sam Chi Heung) |
| Administration | |
| Districts | Kwai Tsing District |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 191,500 |
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The island generally is zoned into four quarters: the northeast quarter is a residential area, the southeast quarter is Tsing Yi Town, the southwest holds heavy industry, and the northwest includes a recreation trail, a transportation interchange and some dockyards and ship building industry. The island is in the northwest of Victoria Harbour and part of its coastline is subject to the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance.