Shing Mun
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Shing Mun (Chinese: 城門) is an area between Tsuen Wan and Sha Tin in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It is formerly, as suggested by it Chinese name, a gate between the two area separated by a range of hills. The Shing Mun Valley carries water into Shing Mun River. Before the construction of Shing Mun Reservoir, there were several vallages near the valley. Some of these vallages were later relocated near the Tsuen Wan entrance of Shing Mun Tunnel.
The area played a major role in the defense against Japanese Invasion of Hong Kong. Gin Drinkers Line is across the area.
Because there were many major constructions and geography features in the area, Shing Mun may means followings by context:
- Shing Mun Tunnel
- Shing Mun Country Park, which contains the Shing Mun Reservoir
- Shing Mun River
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