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大埔區 Tai Po District

599 places catalogued in 大埔區 Tai Po District so far.

Practical information
Language spoken
Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
110 police · 120 medical on the mainland
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and I · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs

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Top things to see

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Category

Historic monuments 0 Museums 8 Places of worship 0 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 8

Interests

History 8 Art 0 Museums 8 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Hong Kong Railway Museum
    01 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Railway Museum

    The Hong Kong Railway Museum occupies a historic building that was formerly the Tai Po Market Railway Station, constructed in 1913.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  6. Hong Kong Museum of Education
    06 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of Education

    The Hong Kong Museum of Education is a museum dedicated to the history and development of education in Hong Kong. It preserves and displays materials related to teaching, learning, and educational policy.

    • Notable
    • Museum
  7. Insect House
    07 1 hr 30 min

    Insect House

    The Insect House, known locally as 昆蟲屋, is an attraction in Hong Kong. Its OpenStreetMap identity is way/611271848. The facility appears dedicated to insect-related exhibits and education.

    • Notable
    • Museum
  8. King Law Ka Shuk
    08 1 hr 30 min

    King Law Ka Shuk

    King Law Ka Shuk is a historic building located in Hong Kong, bearing the local name 敬羅家塾 King Law Ka Shuk. It represents traditional Chinese architectural heritage and serves as a cultural landmark within the urban landscape.

    • Notable
    • Museum

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

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