Clutching this cool stone, imagine Nga Ying Chau as an island. Nga Ying Chau was once separated from Tsing Yi Island. A small harbour called Mun Tsai Tong divided them. Tsuen Wan sat just across the Rambler Channel to its northeast.
Now, let’s journey back. Imagine a bustling harbour. Picture boats bobbing gently on the water. This was Mun Tsai Tong, separating Nga Ying Chau from Tsing Yi.
Time changes everything. The small harbour disappeared reclaimed to make way for a new town. Nga Ying Chau became part of Tsing Yi Island. It transformed from a separate island into a small hill.
Nga Ying Chau has seen industry and housing. The CRC Oil Storage Depot once called it home. However, residents moved the depot to the other side of Tsing Yi Island. The move was due to its closeness to homes. Now, Villa Esplanada, a private housing estate, stands on the hills of the former island Nga Ying Chau.
Nga Ying Chau is more than just a memory. The Nga Ying Chau Garden provides a green space near the former island. It is a place where people can enjoy nature.
Think of the changes. A separate island is now part of a larger one. Industry gave way to residences. Nga Ying Chau evolved.
Imagine the sounds of construction. The reclamation transformed the landscape. Nga Ying Chau changed.
Consider the present. A park offers tranquility. Villa Esplanada provides homes. Nga Ying Chau is now a blend of past and present.
Remember the past. Nga Ying Chau was an island. Today, it is a part of Tsing Yi. It shows how landscapes can evolve.
Picture the future. Nga Ying Chau will continue to adapt. The area will reflect the needs of its community.
Nga Ying Chau tells a story of transformation. It started as an island. It became a hill within Tsing Yi.
Let’s appreciate Nga Ying Chau for what it is today. A residential area and a garden. It still offers glimpses of its unique past.