Sha Tin is located in the New Territories, just north of the Kowloon Peninsula. Built on land reclaimed from the sea, the main residential areas surround the Shing Mun river and have been, for many years, a proud example of Hong Kong's ability to build a new, modern city where none existed before.
Popular hotels in Sha Tin include the Hyatt Regency Sha Tin and the Regal Riverside Hotel. The area boasts a world-class horse racing track at Sha Tin Racecourse; a huge, popular shopping complex (of course) at Sha Tin New Town; and one of Hong Kong's finest academic institutions, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Cultural attractions include the 10,000 Buddhas Monestery and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.