Once an island occupied by fishing villages and boat dwellers, the 10.67km2 area of Tsing Yi Island is located northwest of Hong Kong Island. The area of the Island has been extended drastically with the reclamation of almost all of its natural shores and bays. Residential housing became prominent when the fishing villages were reclaimed for new development and all of the fishermen’s families were relocated into estates. The island is divided into 4 quarters with the northwest area designated for recreational trails, transportation hub and interchange for ship yards, the northeast corner for residential developments, the southeast corner as a container port and the southwest for heavy industrial use. It is therefore unique with multiple uses. There are also two Government run out patient clinics located on the island.

The island is serviced by 8 bridges, 2 tunnels (the Cheung Ching Tunnel and Nam Wan Tunnel) and is connected by the Tung Chung line and Airport Express with the Tsing Yi Station.

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