Lin Ma Hang Playground
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About this place
Managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), Lin Ma Hang Playground is located in the remote, historic Hakka village of Lin Ma Hang, situated directly along the Shenzhen border. It features a basic outdoor layout with open grassy space, play structures, and a badminton court. Rather than a standalone destination, families and outdoor enthusiasts visit this playground as a scenic resting point during historical excursions to the adjacent Robin's Nest Country Park and the newly restored Lin Ma Hang Lead Mine open-air museum.
Things to know
Closed Area Restrictions
The road leading to Lin Ma Hang Village lies within the Frontier Closed Area (FCA). While passengers riding the designated green minibus are exempt from needing a permit, anyone attempting to access the village by private car, taxi, walking, or cycling along the road must hold a valid Frontier Closed Area Permit.
Unreliable Mobile Signal
Due to its location right against the mainland Chinese border, Hong Kong mobile network signals are extremely weak. Phones frequently hop onto mainland Chinese roaming networks. Parents should download offline maps and prepare for limited communication.
No Local Shops
There are no convenience stores, restaurants, or kiosks in the village. You must bring your own water, snacks, formula, and baby supplies.
Excellent Restroom Facilities
The Lin Ma Hang (1) Public Toilet is located directly adjacent to the playground, providing a vital, accessible facility for families.
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Location & getting there
Getting here
Take the East Rail Line to Sheung Shui Station (Exit A4), then transfer to the green minibus at the station's transport interchange.
Take Green Minibus Route 59K from Sheung Shui MTR Station and alight at the final terminal stop, Lin Ma Hang Village, which is right next to the playground.
Private vehicles without a Frontier Closed Area Permit are legally prohibited from driving on the access roads and will not be let through police checkpoints.
Taxis are prohibited from driving into the closed area without a Frontier Closed Area Permit.
You can hike in via the Robin's Nest Country Trail and Lin Ma Hang Country Trail (taking 4 to 5 hours). Walking directly along Lin Ma Hang Road is illegal without a permit.
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