Neighbourhood Features
Lam Tei is located in the Tuen Mun District of the New Territories, with its commercial activities concentrated along Lam Tei Main Street. It features various old-style convenience stores, restaurants, and department stores, exuding a nostalgic charm. A notable landmark in the area is the Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery. With the development of land in the New Territories, the government plans to construct public housing in Lam Tei to address the housing demand.
In addition to Lam Tei Main Street, residents have more shopping options by heading to the nearby Tuen Mun town center, where various eateries and shops cater to daily life needs. Lam Tei Reservoir and the Hand-Painted Mural Village have become popular attractions in recent years, drawing visitors from other areas. In terms of transportation, the area has the Light Rail Lam Tei Station, as well as bus and minibus routes connecting to various parts of Hong Kong.
Residential Distribution
Residential distribution in the area is concentrated along Lam Tei Main Street to Yuen Long Highway and the area around Ng Lau Road. The residences along Lam Tei Main Street to Yuen Long Highway are more concentrated, with private developments such as 85, Tuen Mun San Tsuen, Brighten Garden, Chik Yuen Garden, E Lu, Grand Park, Greenview, Hanlin Court, Hong Ting Court, Opulent Villa, The Sherwood, and Tao Yuen.
In the area around Ng Lau Road, residences are adjacent to the Tuen Mun Nullah, and the housing is more scattered. Some of the developments in this area include Emerald Court, Fortress Garden, Fortune Villa, Hanison Garden, Oaklands Court, On Yee Garden, Shui Fung Garden, and Wilhelmina Garden.
