Taikoo Shing
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Taikoo Shing, or Tai Koo Shing , is a private residential in Quarry Bay
, Hong Kong Island
, Hong Kong
. It forms a part of the Swire Properties's Island East
residential and retail branding, along with TaiKoo Place
, the adjacent Cityplaza
retail and office complex and EAST, a lifestyle business hotel.
The Taikoo Shing estate was once the site of Taikoo Dockyard
, whose foundation stone now lies beside Cityplaza. The dockyard moved to United Dockyards at the west shore of the Tsing Yi Island in late 1970s, and Taikoo Shing was constructed over the site in stages, with constructions of all main residential buildings complete by the early 1990s.
As part of the business strategy, Swire Properties was established in 1972 immediately after the closing of the dockyard. Taikoo Shing became one of Hong Kong's first major private housing estates. Completing in 1986, Swire immediately became one of the largest property companies doing the construction themselves. The area was designed to maximise middle-class residential capacity.
Development of commercial areas still continues today. After the completion of Cityplaza 3 and 4 as office buildings, the original Cityplaza 1 was demolished in the mid-90s for redevelopment. As of 2007, the food market that was originally constructed was demolished to make room for a hotel.
Apartment flats in Taikoo Shing are popular amongst buyers and speculators, and for a significant time in the 80's and 90's, Taikoo Shing's housing price is a general indicator of the of Hong Kong's housing market health in general. Although in recent years, newer housing developments have eroded a bit of Taikoo Shing's once prominent status.
The estate is also a very sought-after place to live for the Japanese
and Korean
expatriate
communities in Hong Kong, most of which are staffed in multinational corporations based in Hong Kong. As a result of this significant Korean and Japanese settlement, the area has many Korean and Japanese-themed service establishments.
The housing in Taikoo Shing was developed in stages, with the Tsui Woo Terrace being the first ones constructed. In all, the estate's housing complexes are broken down into 6 terraces and 2 gardens, each with a special naming scheme.
It is important to note that those mansions under the "garden" group are considered to be premium housing, and much more expensive than those that fall under the "terrace" category.
, all of the mansions on this terrace are named after famous lakes in China
. The terrace consists of three mansions.
. The terrace consists of 13 mansions.
history. The terrace consists of 8 mansions.
This terrace has a somewhat tarnished reputation among some for being too close to industrial complexes nearby, therefore exposed to unsanitary environmental conditions.
. The terrace consists of 8 mansions.
In addition, the premium mansions all have access to swimming pools, and there are badminton courts and golf swing practice areas for residents to use.
of the Island Line
, as well as various bus lines, served by New World First Bus
and the Kowloon Motor Bus
to Shau Kei Wan
, Admiralty
, Central
, Tsim Sha Tsui
and Jordan
.
Citybus
NWFB
Cross Harbour Tunnel Bus
As it is a private estate, all roads are owned by Swire Properties. In practice, public traffic is generally allowed to pass freely, but admission may be denied.
Quarry Bay
Quarry Bay is an area beneath Mount Parker in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. The western portion of the area was also formerly known as Lai Chi...
, Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It forms a part of the Swire Properties's Island East
Island East
Island East is a residential, commercial and recreational complex in Eastern District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, which consists of Taikoo Place, Taikoo Shing & Cityplaza. The complex is owned and managed by Swire Properties.-External links:*...
residential and retail branding, along with TaiKoo Place
Taikoo Place
TaiKoo Place is a commercial complex in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It consists of 10 office towers: Devon House, Dorset House, PCCW Tower, Warwick House, Cornwall House, Somerset House, Lincoln House, Oxford House, Cambridge House and One Island East. The Island East development...
, the adjacent Cityplaza
Cityplaza
Cityplaza , located in Taikoo Shing in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, is one of the shopping malls operated by Swire Properties . The mall forms the Island East development with Taikoo Shing and Taikoo Place. The mall has a total of six floors. There are also three large commercial...
retail and office complex and EAST, a lifestyle business hotel.
Area
The entire Taikoo Shing estate covers 3.5 hectares (8.5 acres), and consist of 61 residential towers, with a total of 12,698 apartment flats that ranges anywhere between 585 square feet (54.3 m²) to 1237 square feet (114.9 m²).History
Taikoo Dockyard
Taikoo Dockyard and Engineering Company was a dockyard located in the present-day Taikoo Shing and part of Taikoo Place of Quarry Bay on the north shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong.-History:...
, whose foundation stone now lies beside Cityplaza. The dockyard moved to United Dockyards at the west shore of the Tsing Yi Island in late 1970s, and Taikoo Shing was constructed over the site in stages, with constructions of all main residential buildings complete by the early 1990s.
As part of the business strategy, Swire Properties was established in 1972 immediately after the closing of the dockyard. Taikoo Shing became one of Hong Kong's first major private housing estates. Completing in 1986, Swire immediately became one of the largest property companies doing the construction themselves. The area was designed to maximise middle-class residential capacity.
Development of commercial areas still continues today. After the completion of Cityplaza 3 and 4 as office buildings, the original Cityplaza 1 was demolished in the mid-90s for redevelopment. As of 2007, the food market that was originally constructed was demolished to make room for a hotel.
Population and demographics
More than 60,000 people live in Taikoo Shing, a moderately concentrated area by Hong Kong standards.Apartment flats in Taikoo Shing are popular amongst buyers and speculators, and for a significant time in the 80's and 90's, Taikoo Shing's housing price is a general indicator of the of Hong Kong's housing market health in general. Although in recent years, newer housing developments have eroded a bit of Taikoo Shing's once prominent status.
The estate is also a very sought-after place to live for the Japanese
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
and Korean
Korean people
The Korean people are an ethnic group originating in the Korean peninsula and Manchuria. Koreans are one of the most ethnically and linguistically homogeneous groups in the world.-Names:...
expatriate
Expatriate
An expatriate is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country and culture other than that of the person's upbringing...
communities in Hong Kong, most of which are staffed in multinational corporations based in Hong Kong. As a result of this significant Korean and Japanese settlement, the area has many Korean and Japanese-themed service establishments.
Housing
It is important to note that those mansions under the "garden" group are considered to be premium housing, and much more expensive than those that fall under the "terrace" category.
Tsui Woo Terrace (翠湖台)
Meaning "Terrace of the Jade Lake" in ChineseChinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
, all of the mansions on this terrace are named after famous lakes in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The terrace consists of three mansions.
- Tung Ting Mansion (洞庭閣)
- Po Yang Mansion (鄱陽閣)
- Tai Woo Mansion (太湖閣)
Ko Shan Terrace (高山台)
Meaning "Terrace of the High Mountain" in Chinese, all of the mansions on this terrace have the Chinese word for "Mountain" (山) as the second character of the building's name. A couple of the mansion's names also corresponds to famous mountains in ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The terrace consists of 13 mansions.
- Tung Shan Mansion (東山閣)
- Tien Shan Mansion (天山閣)
- Tai Shan Mansion (泰山閣)
- Lo Shan Mansion (廬山閣)
- Nam Shan Mansion (南山閣)
- Po Shan Mansion (寶山閣)
- Heng Shan Mansion (恒山閣)
- Wah Shan Mansion (華山閣)
- Loong Shan Mansion (龍山閣)
- Foong Shan Mansion (鳳山閣)
- Yee Shan Mansion (怡山閣)
- Kam Shan Mansion (金山閣)
- Fu Shan Mansion (富山閣)
Kam Din Terrace (金殿台)
Meaning "Terrace of the Golden Palace" in Chinese, all of the mansions on this terrace have the Chinese word for "Palace" (宮) as the second character of the building's name. In addition, all of the mansions names' first character corresponds to various political dynasties in ChineseChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
history. The terrace consists of 8 mansions.
- Tang Kung Mansion (唐宮閣) Note: first character of this mansion's name is a reference to Tang DynastyTang DynastyThe Tang Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire...
. - Yen Kung Mansion (燕宮閣) Note: first character of this mansion's name is a reference to a rebel dynasty in ancient China.
- Yuan Kung Mansion (元宮閣) Note: first character of this mansion's name is a reference to Yuan DynastyYuan DynastyThe Yuan Dynasty , or Great Yuan Empire was a ruling dynasty founded by the Mongol leader Kublai Khan, who ruled most of present-day China, all of modern Mongolia and its surrounding areas, lasting officially from 1271 to 1368. It is considered both as a division of the Mongol Empire and as an...
. - Ming Kung Mansion (明宮閣) Note: first character of this mansion's name is a reference to Ming DynastyMing DynastyThe Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming, "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history", was the last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic...
. - Hsia Kung Mansion (夏宮閣) Note: first character of this mansion's name is a reference to Xia DynastyXia DynastyThe Xia Dynasty is the first dynasty in China to be described in ancient historical chronicles such as Bamboo Annals, Classic of History and Records of the Grand Historian. The Xia Dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great after Shun, the last of the Five Emperors gave his throne to him...
. - Han Kung Mansion (漢宮閣) Note: first character of this mansion's name is a reference to Han DynastyHan DynastyThe Han Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms . It was founded by the rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty of the former regent Wang Mang...
. - Chai Kung Mansion (齊宮閣) Note: first character of this mansion's name is a reference to Qi DynastyQi DynastyQi Dynasty can refer to one of two dynasties in the Southern and Northern Dynasties period of Chinese history:* Southern Qi, ruled by the Xiao family from 479 to 502* Northern Qi, ruled by the Gao family from 550 to 577...
. - Tsui Kung Mansion (隋宮閣) Note: first character of this mansion's name is a reference to Sui DynastySui DynastyThe Sui Dynasty was a powerful, but short-lived Imperial Chinese dynasty. Preceded by the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it ended nearly four centuries of division between rival regimes. It was followed by the Tang Dynasty....
.
On Shing Terrace (安盛台)
Meaning "Terrace of Peace and Prosperity" in Chinese, all of the mansions on this terrace have the Chinese word for "Peace" (安) as the second character of the building's name. The terrace consists of 6 mansions.- Ning On Mansion (寧安閣)
- Po On Mansion (寶安閣)
- Shun On Mansion (順安閣)
- Hing On Mansion (興安閣)
- Kin On Mansion (建安閣)
- Ko On Mansion (高安閣)
This terrace has a somewhat tarnished reputation among some for being too close to industrial complexes nearby, therefore exposed to unsanitary environmental conditions.
Harbour View Gardens (海景花園)
All of the mansions in this area are named after flora. The area consists of 11 mansions.- Pine Mansion (青松閣)
- Banyan Mansion (翠榕閣)
- Willow Mansion (綠楊閣)
- Oak Mansion (紫樺閣)
- Maple Mansion (金楓閣)
- Juniper Mansion (銀栢閣)
- Marigold Mansion (美菊閣)
- Begonia Mansion (海棠閣)
- Lotus Mansion (雅蓮閣)
- Wisteria Mansion (碧藤閣)
- Primrose Mansion (春櫻閣)
Kwun Hoi Terrace (觀海台)
Meaning "Terrace for Ocean Viewing" in Chinese, all of the mansions on this terrace have the Chinese word for "Ocean" (海) as the second character of the building's name, and a cardinal direction as the first character of the building's name. The terrace consists of 3 mansions.- Pak Hoi Mansion (北海閣)
- Tung Hoi Mansion (東海閣)
- Nam Hoi Mansion (南海閣)
Sing Fai Terrace (星輝台)
Meaning "Terrace of the Stars" in Chinese, all of the mansions on this terrace have the Chinese word for "star" (星) as the second character of the building's name. Some of the building names are similar to Chinese names for planets within the Solar SystemSolar System
The Solar System consists of the Sun and the astronomical objects gravitationally bound in orbit around it, all of which formed from the collapse of a giant molecular cloud approximately 4.6 billion years ago. The vast majority of the system's mass is in the Sun...
. The terrace consists of 8 mansions.
- Hang Sing Mansion (恒星閣)
- Tien Sing Mansion (天星閣)
- Hoi Sing Mansion (海星閣)
- Wai Sing Mansion (衛星閣)
- Yiu Sing Mansion (耀星閣)
- Chi Sing Mansion (智星閣)
- Kam Sing Mansion (金星閣)
- Ngan Sing Mansion (銀星閣)
Horizon Garden (海天花園)
All of the mansions on this terrace have the Chinese word for "sky" (天) as the second character of the building's name. The area consists of 9 mansions.- Kai Tien Mansion (啓天閣)
- Hoi Tien Mansion (海天閣)
- Fu Tien Mansion (富天閣)
- Choi Tien Mansion (彩天閣)
- Heng Tien Mansion (恒天閣)
- Kwun Tien Mansion (冠天閣)
- Yat Tien Mansion (逸天閣)
- Nam Tien Mansion (南天閣)
- King Tien Mansion (景天閣)
Amenities
Some terraces - such as Horizon Gardens, Shing Fai Terrace, and Kao Shan Terrace - have podiums that provide a public space for their residents, often including a children's playground. Elderly residents may practice t'ai chi in the mornings.In addition, the premium mansions all have access to swimming pools, and there are badminton courts and golf swing practice areas for residents to use.
Transportation
The estate is served by MTR Tai Koo stationTai Koo (MTR)
Tai Koo is a station on the Island Line of the Hong Kong MTR system. The station is located in Kornhill on the eponymous island and serves the area of Kornhill, including Kornhill Gardens, and Taikoo Shing. Tai Koo has a unique colour scheme; its livery is crimson. Tai Koo station is one of the...
of the Island Line
Island Line (MTR)
The Island Line is one of 10 lines of the MTR, the mass transit system in Hong Kong. It runs from Sheung Wan in the Central and Western District to Chai Wan in the Eastern District. The line first opened in 31 May 1985...
, as well as various bus lines, served by New World First Bus
New World First Bus
New World First Bus Services Limited , abbreviated as First Bus and "NWFB", is the third largest public bus operator in Hong Kong.NWFB was established in 1998, taking over China Motor Bus's franchise on 1 September 1998 to provide bus services on Hong Kong Island together with Citybus...
and the Kowloon Motor Bus
Kowloon Motor Bus
The Kowloon Motor Bus Company Limited , a company of the Transport International Holdings Limited, is the largest franchised bus operators in Hong Kong, and one of the largest privately owned public bus operators in the world...
to Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan or Shaukeiwan, Shaukiwan is a town in Eastern District, Hong Kong. Literally, Shau Kei means a pail, and Wan implies that the town is developed along the coast. Nowadays it is a relatively densely populated town compared with some developing areas.-Name:The name Shau Kei Wan comes...
, Admiralty
Admiralty, Hong Kong
Admiralty is the eastern extension of central business district of the Central on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. It is located on the eastern end of the Central and Western District, bordered by Wan Chai to the east and Victoria Harbour to the north. The name of Admiralty refers to the former...
, Central
Central, Hong Kong
Central is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula...
, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui , often abbreviated as TST, is an urbanized area in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong. The area is administratively part of the Yau Tsim Mong District. Tsim Sha Tsui East is a piece of land reclaimed from the Hung Hom Bay now east of Tsim Sha Tsui...
and Jordan
Jordan, Hong Kong
Jordan is an area in the Yau Tsim Mong District of Hong Kong. The unofficial area is named after a road of the same name.-Geography:Jordan is located in the central part of the Yau Tsim Mong District, as suggested by the name of some bus stops nearby...
.
Citybus
Citybus (Hong Kong)
Citybus Limited is one of the three major bus operators in Hong Kong. It provides both franchised and non-franchised bus service. The franchised route network serves mainly Hong Kong Island, cross-harbour routes , Ocean Park, North Lantau and Hong Kong International Airport...
- 77- Tin Wan ↔ Shau Kei Wan
- 85- Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort) ↔ North Point Ferry
- 99- South Horizons ↔ Shau Kei Wan
- 529- Shau Kei Wan ↺ Braemar Hill
- A12- Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) ↔ Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort)
NWFB
- 2- Grand Promenade ↔ Central (Macau Ferry)
- 81A- Hing Wai Estate ↔ Lai Tak Tsuen (Rush Time Service)
- 82- North Point Ferry ↔ Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort)
- 720- Grand Promenade ↔ Central (Macau Ferry)
- 720A- Grand Promenade ↺ Admiralty Station (Stop Service at Holiday)
- 720P- Taikoo Shing ↔ Central (Gilman Street) (Morning Rush Time Service)
- 722- Yiu Tung Estate ↺ Central (Exchange Square)
Cross Harbour Tunnel Bus
- 102- Mei Foo ↔ Shau Kei Wan
- 110- Kowloon Station ↔ Shau Kei Wan
- 606- Choi Wan (Fung Shing Street) ↔ Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort)
- 606P- Choi Wan (Fung Shing Street) → Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort)(Rush Time Service)
- 682- Lee On ↔ Chai Wan (East)
- 682P- Lee On → Chai Wan (East) (Rush Time Service)
- 698R- Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort) ↔ Sau Kung (Wong Shek Ferry) (Holiday Service)
- 802- Sha Tin Racecourse → Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort) (Race Day Service)
- N122- Mei Foo ↔ Shau Kei Wan (Midnight Service)
As it is a private estate, all roads are owned by Swire Properties. In practice, public traffic is generally allowed to pass freely, but admission may be denied.
See also
- CityplazaCityplazaCityplaza , located in Taikoo Shing in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, is one of the shopping malls operated by Swire Properties . The mall forms the Island East development with Taikoo Shing and Taikoo Place. The mall has a total of six floors. There are also three large commercial...
- Island EastIsland EastIsland East is a residential, commercial and recreational complex in Eastern District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, which consists of Taikoo Place, Taikoo Shing & Cityplaza. The complex is owned and managed by Swire Properties.-External links:*...
- Kornhill and Kornhill GardensKornhillKornhill and Kornhill Gardens are apartment buildings on the northern slope of Mount Parker, in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Kornhill is of private housing estate and Kornhill Gardens is of Private Sector Participation Scheme...
- Nam Fung Sun ChuenNam Fung Sun ChuenNam Fung Sun Chuen , built 1978, is a private apartment estate in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Consisting of 12 buildings distributed along Greig Road and Greig Crescent with a car park at centre of the development, it was developed by Nam Fung Development...
External links
- Satellite image of Taikoo Shing and its vicinity from Google Maps
- Emporis - details of individual buildings
- S.K. Hui, A. Cheung, J. Pang, "A Hierarchical Bayesian Approach for Residential Property Valuation:Application to Hong Kong Housing Market", International Real Estate Review, 2010 Vol. 13 No.1: pp. 1 – 29