Yuen Long (Chinese: 元朗), formerly romanised as Un Long, is an area and town on the Yuen Long Plain located in the western New Territories, Hong Kong. The Cantonese name Yuen Long may, depending on context, refer to the limits of the original market town, Yuen Long New Town, Yuen Long Plain or Yuen Long District.
The central part of Yuen Long was traditionally a market town in the area now known as Yuen Long San Hui (元朗新墟), in Yuen Long District in the New Territories West in Hong Kong. The site of the market town was situated centrally with regard to surrounding villages, allowing villagers a convenient location to sell their crops and fish. The market is a place to allow people from villages in northwest New Territories to shop and trade. Like many market towns in Hong Kong, the market operates only on certain days each week. Now, the central part of Yuen Long does not have that kind of market anymore. On the contrary, Modern shopping malls and various types of restaurants are established.
Does this scene look familiar (especially for those of us who are familiar with the HK drama)?
Seems to be a common sight at the alleys where mainlanders came to buy (or stock-up) goodies to bring home.
Locally produced agricultural products sold on the streets
The famous old-time traditional pastry shop.
Yes! It lived up to its name! Yummy pastries...
Took the light rail to go around.
Actually, the light rail reassembles the tram in most cities.
It's automated. One simply needs to tap the Octopus card at the card reader at the station (oh yes! you may miss it if in a rush or don't know where to find it).
It has a fixed route - so, won't get lost, anyway.
If you read carefully, one of the rails will bring us to the recently opened wetland park (zone 5A).
Inside the light rail.
Light Rail stops along the main street
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