Govt opens up restricted area near Lin Ma Hang Village

The government has on Friday opened up a road section within the frontier closed area near Lin Ma Hang Village in Sha Tau Kok to facilitate those visiting the village and Robin's Nest Country Park.

The move will see individuals traveling to and from Lin Ma Hang Village by green minibus -  passing through the road within the restricted area between Wang Lek and the entrance of Lin Ma Hang Village - exempted from a closed area permit.

The Security Bureau said members of the public can now access Lin Ma Hang Village by taking the green minibus route 59K from Sheung Shui MTR Station.

“After alighting, members of the public can visit tourist attractions such as MacIntosh Forts and Lin Ma Hang Lead Mine directly via the Lin Ma Hang Country Trail and can continue towards the direction of Sha Tau Kok via the Robin's Nest Country Trail to enjoy the scenery around Yan Chau Tong and Shenzhen Wutong Mountain,” it said.

There are also several other means of transportation available to the public visiting the area. Visitors may take the green minibus route 55K, KMB bus routes 78K and 277A, and alight at the Tam Shui Hang Stop to reach the entrance of Robin's Nest Country Park.

The exemption only applies to persons traveling by green minibus through the relevant section and does not include private cars, taxis, bicycles, or other means of travel such as walking.