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San Po Kong was officially named in 1959, and full development began after 1960, with a primary focus on industrial and residential purposes. Despite its small size, San Po Kong is notable for the abundance of trees planted in small gardens, making it an ideal location for tree appreciation and guided tours. This tree-guided tour sets off from the southern part of San Po Kong, focussing on trees nestled in the gardens and parks along Prince Edward Road East, Choi Hung Road, King Fuk Street, Yin Hing Street, and Yan Oi Street. Along the way, visitors will uncover the story of tree planting, while learning about the history of San Po Kong's development, making this an inspiring exploration in the relationship among the environment, people, and trees.

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AIRSIDE

AIRSIDE is a 1.9 million sq. ft. mixed-use commercial development in Kai Tak. yourself, others and nature.

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AIRSIDE

AIRSIDE is a 1.9 million sq. ft. mixed-use commercial development in Kai Tak. yourself, others and nature.

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Prince Edward Road East - Sterculia lanceolata

The Kai Tak development area is situated to the east of Prince Edward Road East, where notable differences are observed in the types and sizes of trees compared to the well-established areas. Roadside growing space is limited, so the planting focus has sh

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Prince Edward Road East - Sterculia lanceolata

The Kai Tak development area is situated to the east of Prince Edward Road East, where notable differences are observed in the types and sizes of trees compared to the well-established areas. Roadside growing space is limited, so the planting focus has sh

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Prince Edward Road East - Paperbark

Paperbark Tree is well-known in horticulture for its exceptional resilience and adaptability to harsh and extreme growing conditions. With its minimal care requirements, including the absence of conspicuous flowers, fruits, or significant leaf shedding th

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Prince Edward Road East - Paperbark

Paperbark Tree is well-known in horticulture for its exceptional resilience and adaptability to harsh and extreme growing conditions. With its minimal care requirements, including the absence of conspicuous flowers, fruits, or significant leaf shedding th

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Prince Edward Road East - Spider tree

The spider tree, which can be seen in the San Po Kong Interchange Rest Garden, is another exotic ornamental tree species that has been cultivated in Hong Kong since the early days. Along both sides of Prince Edward Road West and in the Kowloon City area,

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Prince Edward Road East - Spider tree

The spider tree, which can be seen in the San Po Kong Interchange Rest Garden, is another exotic ornamental tree species that has been cultivated in Hong Kong since the early days. Along both sides of Prince Edward Road West and in the Kowloon City area,

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Prince Edward Road East - Lebbeck Tree

The Lebbeck Tree was a particularly popular choice for planting in the 1950s and 1960s. It has a broad crown, grows quickly, and produces fluffy, ball-like flowers in spring. The tree has a thick, coarse bark that is prominently fissured. Despite being a

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Prince Edward Road East - Lebbeck Tree

The Lebbeck Tree was a particularly popular choice for planting in the 1950s and 1960s. It has a broad crown, grows quickly, and produces fluffy, ball-like flowers in spring. The tree has a thick, coarse bark that is prominently fissured. Despite being a

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King Fook Street - Chinese banyan

With its diameter at breast height exceeding 1 meter and its outstanding appearance, the Chinese banyan on King Fook Street stands proudly among the registered old and valuable trees in Hong Kong.

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King Fook Street - Chinese banyan

With its diameter at breast height exceeding 1 meter and its outstanding appearance, the Chinese banyan on King Fook Street stands proudly among the registered old and valuable trees in Hong Kong.

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King Fook Street - Candlenut

Introduced over 120 years ago, candlenut trees were once the most common trees in Hong Kong during the 1980s, and are commonly found on the Mid-Levels.

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King Fook Street - Candlenut

Introduced over 120 years ago, candlenut trees were once the most common trees in Hong Kong during the 1980s, and are commonly found on the Mid-Levels.

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Paris Theatre

Opened in 1966, Paris Theatre was once the largest cinema in Hong Kong, offering 3,000 seats.

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Paris Theatre

Opened in 1966, Paris Theatre was once the largest cinema in Hong Kong, offering 3,000 seats.

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Choi Hung Road - Cotton tree

There are many cotton trees along Choi Hung Road. Records of the cotton trees found in Hong Kong can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty. It is believed that the reason cotton trees have been introduced years ago is the versatility of the species.

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Choi Hung Road - Cotton tree

There are many cotton trees along Choi Hung Road. Records of the cotton trees found in Hong Kong can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty. It is believed that the reason cotton trees have been introduced years ago is the versatility of the species.

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Choi Hung Road - Chinese fan palm

In the early days of the colonial period, official records mentioned the magnificent silhouette of the palm trees and encouraged the idea of planting more of them. Indeed, the name the Chinese fan palm first appeared in the official records dating back to

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Choi Hung Road - Chinese fan palm

In the early days of the colonial period, official records mentioned the magnificent silhouette of the palm trees and encouraged the idea of planting more of them. Indeed, the name the Chinese fan palm first appeared in the official records dating back to

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Yan Oi Street - Ailanthus Green

The Chinese name of Ailanthus Green may sound intimidating with the word that literally means “stink”.

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Yan Oi Street - Ailanthus Green

The Chinese name of Ailanthus Green may sound intimidating with the word that literally means “stink”.

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Yin Hing Street - Council tree

Council trees grow rapidly as they share aerial roots characteristic of banyan trees, which become new trunks when they reach the ground. Based on the size of the four ancient council trees in the Yin Hing Street playground, it is estimated that they hav

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Yin Hing Street - Council tree

Council trees grow rapidly as they share aerial roots characteristic of banyan trees, which become new trunks when they reach the ground. Based on the size of the four ancient council trees in the Yin Hing Street playground, it is estimated that they hav

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Hong Keung Street - Liquidambar formosana

The name "Liquidambar formosana" may not be familiar to everyone, but you may have heard of "Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods". This native tree species, Liquidambar formosana, has a longstanding history of over a hundred years in Hong Kong.

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Hong Keung Street - Liquidambar formosana

The name "Liquidambar formosana" may not be familiar to everyone, but you may have heard of "Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods". This native tree species, Liquidambar formosana, has a longstanding history of over a hundred years in Hong Kong.

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Central Origin Company Limited

Central Origin Company Limited opened in San Po Kong amidst a department store boom in the 1970s

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Central Origin Company Limited

Central Origin Company Limited opened in San Po Kong amidst a department store boom in the 1970s

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Ritz Theatre

Known for its budget-friendly movie tickets

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Ritz Theatre

Known for its budget-friendly movie tickets

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Kai Tak Amusement Park

Kai Tak Amusement Park - Built in the late 60s

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Kai Tak Amusement Park

Kai Tak Amusement Park - Built in the late 60s

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Red A Factory

The Red A brand was founded in 1949, mainly manufacturing household items made in plastic in the early years.

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Red A Factory

The Red A brand was founded in 1949, mainly manufacturing household items made in plastic in the early years.

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