Explore a formerly restricted part of town
Located in the northern part of Hong Kong near Shenzhen, Sha Tau Kok is part of the Frontier Closed Area that was once closed off to non-residents. Since June 2022, this formerly restricted part of town has been opening up in phases to allow visitors to enter and explore what the area has to offer – from Hakka-style food to local attractions and cultural experiences.
If you're interested in visiting Sha Tau Kok, whether by joining a tour or travelling on your own, do note that all visitors must hold a valid Tourism Closed Area Permit. Simply head to the HKPF Online Applications Platform and navigate to the e-Services tab. Click on 'search forms' under Closed Area Permit (CAP), and you will be taken to a page where you can select the Tourism Closed Area Permits.