The Five Advantages

i) Environmentally Friendly Design

• Designed to preserve the environment, The Parcville is the first private residential estate in Hong Kong to be rated 'Excellent' under the Business Environment Council's Hong Kong Building Environmental Assessment Method

• An ingenious air circulation pattern in the semi-open green car park reduces the accumulation of polluting gases from vehicles

• The landscaped garden has PV-light poles. Also, there is an environmentally friendly, energy-efficient electric shuttle bus service

• All units can regulate the supply of flush water to help conserve a natural resource

ii) Convenient Transportation

• Adjacent to the West Rail Yuen Long Station, just a five-minute walk along the planned vehicle and pedestrian access; only 20 minutes from Yuen Long Station to Sham Shui Po

• Only 30 minutes to Central by car via Route 3, with no traffic lights in between

• Route 10, Stonecutters Bridge, Tsing Lung Bridge and other projects under construction will also enhance Yuen Long's road network

• Getting to and from all areas of Hong Kong and Kowloon is extremely convenient with the LRT and numerous bus and minibus routes

iii) Garden City of Yuen Long

• Yuen Long is a designated low-density residential area that offers a beautiful, quiet living environment

• Lush green foliage in Mai Po, a rarity in a modern property development

• One of the 'greenest' residential estates in Yuen Long. The Parcville is a habitat for 2,500 species of plants in a spectacular 200,000-square-foot landscaped garden

• A Government bauhinia garden is under construction near the development, which will provide residents with an even larger natural environment

iv) Prestigious School Network

• Many schools in the district, with prestigious kindergartens and primary and secondary schools, including 5 English secondary schools and 4 'Value-Added Schools'

• A "One-Stop School" will be built near the estate, a combination primary and secondary school unique in Yuen Long District

v) Community and Leisure Facilities

• Numerous leisure facilities available, including a sports ground, swimming pool, children's play areas, and the Government's bauhinia garden, now under construction

• A number of 'Declared Monuments' that are part of Yuen Long's cultural heritage are famous scenic spots

• Large-scale shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment spots nearby, such as Sun Yuen Long Centre, Yuen Long Plaza and Yuen Long Landmark

Notes on The Parcville

1. Location	:	Po Yip Street, Tung Tau, Yuen Long
2. Usage	:	Low-density residential
3. No. of Blocks	:	14 (13 to 15 storeys)
4. No. of Units	:	1,618
5. Unit Mix	:	2 bedrooms, living & dining rooms 3 bedrooms, living & dining rooms (including master bedroom with en suite)
6. Unit Size	:	Approx. 600 to 900 sq. ft.
7. Developers	:	Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited New World Development Company Limited

As a low-density residential area, Yuen Long enjoys a wonderful natural environment. Under the Government's careful planning, the district has not only retained its natural surroundings, it is also a rare protected area in Hong Kong. Yuen Long's massive transportation network connects it to the rest of the territory, making it even more convenient than some parts of Kowloon. With nature and development in balance, Yuen Long can surely be designated a garden city.

Completed:
1) Route No. 3 - Thoroughfare from Yuen Long to Hong Kong Island

• Route 3 runs through Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories; Central is only 30 minutes by car from Yuen Long, with no traffic lights along the way.

Soon-to-be-completed
1) West Rail - Only 20 minutes from Yuen Long to Kowloon

• The first phase of West Rail is 30.3 km long with 9 stations - Tuen Mun, Siu Hong, Tin Sui Wai, Long Ping, Yuen Long, Kam Sheung Road, Tsuen Wan West, Mei Foo and Nam Cheong; expected completion date is 2003. Yuen Long Station will only be a 5-minute walk from The Parcville, and from Yuen Long, only a 20-minute ride to Sham Shui Po.

• Nam Cheong Station is Hong Kong's first all-inclusive West Rail and MTR station; passengers can transfer to the Tung Chung line to reach the Central business district.

• The West Rail Mei Foo Station will have a special pedestrian walkway to the Mei Foo MTR Station for easy access to the Tsuen Wan line.

2) Other Large-Scale Roadwork

• Route 10
  The Route 10 runs from North Lantau to Yuen Long Highway, and together with the proposed Deep Bay Link, will form part of the strategic road network to accommodate the growing cross-border traffic in the northwestern New Territories. These new roads will become important thoroughfares to the airport and border. When completed, the traveling time from Yuen Long to the airport will only be 15 minutes

• Stonecutters Bridge
  At 1,600 meters, Stonecutters Bridge is the world's longest span cable-stayed bridge. As part of Route 9 (Tsing Yi to Cheung Sha Wan Section), the bridge connects the No. 8 and No. 9 container ports. Once in use, the bridge is expected to ease traffic from the increasingly busy Route 3.

• The World's Third Longest Suspension Bridge-Tsing Lung Bridge
  1,800 meters long and part of Route 10 (Northern Lantau to Yuen Long Highway), Tsing Lung Bridge will connect Kwai Shek and Tsing Lung Tau, making it the second thoroughfare linking Lantau Island to the rest of the territory. When completed, it will ease traffic on the Tsing Ma Bridge and also support the development of the Disney Theme Park at Penny's Bay.

• Plans are also underway to build a new road in Yuen Long's Centre South that will connect to the traffic circle in Shap Pat Heung. A thoroughfare cutting through Yuen Long from north to south will also be built along the Yuen Long's flood prevention canel, which will include an automobile viaduct that stretches southward from On Ning Road in northern Yuen Long pass Castle Peak Road (Yuen Long Section) to Kau Yuk Road.

1) First "One-stop School" in Yuen Long

• The only "one-stop school" in Yuen Long will be built next to the property, which will comprise both a primary and secondary school.

2) Prestigious English Secondary Schools

• There are 5 English secondary schools in Yuen Long-Yuen Long Public Secondary School, Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School, NTHYK Yuen Long District Secondary School, Shung Tak Catholic English College and Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School.

3) Numerous "Value-Added Schools" to choose from

• The Education Department and the Committee on Home-School Co-operation have selected 44 "Value-Added Schools" out of Hong Kong's 426 secondary schools to commend the students' academic progress in the last 5 years. The selection is based on a number of criteria including social environment, moral education, facilities, academics, and more.

• Yuen Long district has 4 of these "Value-Added Schools": Pui Shing Catholic Secondary School, The HKMA K S Lo College, Gertrude Simon Lutheran College and The Church of Christ in China Kei Long College.

1) Mai Po

• Situated in northwestern Yuen Long, Mai Po is a natural, shallow estuarine bay which covers 1,500 hectares. The mudflats of Inner Deep Bay, mangroves and shrimp ponds are all part of the Mai Po protected area.

• Possesses the only existing inter-tidal mangroves along the South China coast

• Designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1995. It is also a major haven for Hong Kong's waterfowl habitat.

• The Government will build a 64-hectare wetlands park in Northeast Yuen Long for tourist, environmental and educational purposes. The wetlands park is expected to be completed in 2003, and will attract over 400 species of migratory birds.

1) Countless Specialty Eateries

• Yuen Long is known for its many local culinary delights. Most of the restaurants and shops serving these wonderful foods are located along Yuen Long Road, On Ning Road and Kau Yuk Road.

• There are also a number of distinctive bars in the area.

2) Trendy Shops Abound

• Yuen Long Road is lined with shops selling the latest fashions and gadgets, making it a popular spot for young people in the area.

• There are also a number of large shopping centers, including Sun Yuen Long Centre, Yuen Long Plaza and Yuen Long Landmark.

3) Comprehensive Social and Recreational Facilities

• Yuen Long district has a comprehensive range of facilities, including Yuen Long Town Park, sports ground, Yuen Long Theatre, and more.

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