Venues in Sha Tin

Getting there

Sha Tin has two rail lines. The East Rail line runs through Tai Wai, Sha Tin, Fo Tan and University, direct from Admiralty, Kowloon Tong or Mong Kok East. The Tuen Ma line starts its run through Sha Tin at Tai Wai and continues via Che Kung Temple, Sha Tin Wai, City One and Shek Mun to Ma On Shan, so guests from east Kowloon and the north-west New Territories do not need to change.

Buses and minibuses are frequent, so getting home late is easy. If you drive, the town centre has plenty of mall car parks, but weekend afternoons are busy and you may queue to get in. In the industrial areas it depends on the building.

What venues are like here

Sha Tin town centre is mostly malls, housing estates and public facilities. Venues near the stations are usually in commercial buildings, mid-sized, and suit gatherings of around ten people, small meetings or workshops.

For a big room, look at the neighbouring industrial areas: Fo Tan to the north and Shek Mun to the east both have many industrial buildings with high ceilings and large units, including party rooms, photo studios and rehearsal rooms. A search for Sha Tin often makes most sense with those two areas included.

What it's good for

• Kids' parties: Sha Tin has many families, and venues near the estates are the easiest with young children. See kids' party rooms.
• Family and friends' gatherings: easy to reach from anywhere in the eastern New Territories.
• Student events: there is a university by University station, so graduation parties and society events can look in Sha Tin or Fo Tan.
• Small meetings and training: town-centre venues are easy for everyone to reach.

Practical tips

• Sha Tin station and Sha Tin Wai or City One stations are on different lines. Agree on a meeting point.
• The town centre is very busy at weekends. If you drive, allow extra time for parking.
• For more space, widen your search to Fo Tan and Shek Mun.
• The Shing Mun River has cycle tracks and open space on both banks for a walk before or after.