Lai Chi Kok station

Lai Chi Kok (Chinese: 茘枝角) is a rapid transit station on the Tsuen Wan line of the Hong Kong MTR system, between Cheung Sha Wan and Mei Foo. It was opened on 17 May 1982.

Lai Chi Kok

茘枝角
MTR rapid transit station
Platform 1
Chinese name
Chinese茘枝角
Cantonese YaleLaihjīgok
Literal meaningLychee Corner
General information
LocationCheung Sha Wan Road near Cheung Sha Wan Plaza, Cheung Sha Wan
Sham Shui Po District
Hong Kong
Coordinates22°20′14″N 114°08′54″E
Owned byMTR Corporation
Operated byMTR Corporation
Line(s)
Platforms2 (island platform)
ConnectionsBus, Public light bus
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Platform levels1
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Station codeLCK
History
Opened
  • 17 May 1982 (1982-05-17)
Services
Preceding station MTR Following station
Cheung Sha Wan
towards Central
Tsuen Wan line Mei Foo
towards Tsuen Wan
Track layout
1
2
Location
Lai Chi Kok
Location within the MTR system

The station is in an orange-red colour, and is a simple through station with an island platform. Platform screen doors have been retrofitted along both platforms in this station.

Although the station is called Lai Chi Kok, it is located in Cheung Sha Wan. Passengers can use this station to access the western and southern part of Cheung Sha Wan. Western Cheung Sha Wan used to be an industrialised area, but in recent years, several residential developments have been built on the reclaimed land, namely Banyan Gardens, Liberté, The Pacifica, Aqua Marine, and Hoi Lai Estate. There is a pedestrian tunnel to connect these developments.

In addition, industrial buildings are being demolished and being rebuilt into brand new commercial buildings. The re-purposing of industrial units into office and retail units has led to the station having a high stream of passengers during peak hours.

The Chinese name of the station does not use the commonly used character , but the character instead, which is the correct one according to the Kangxi dictionary. The same is true for Lai King station.

History

On 10 May 1982, Tsuen Wan line opened to the public, but Lai Chi Kok station didn't open until 17 May, a week after.

Station layout

G Ground level Exits, transport interchange
L1 Concourse Customer Service centre, MTRShops (7-Eleven, Circle K, Hung Fook Tong, Maxim's Catering, Travel Expert, Pako's, I & m's, etc.)
Hang Seng Bank, vending machine, ATMs
Octopus promotion machine
L2
Platforms
Platform 1      Tsuen Wan line towards Tsuen Wan (Mei Foo)
Island platform, doors will open on the right
Platform 2      Tsuen Wan line towards Central (Cheung Sha Wan)
Lai Chi Kok station Concourse

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Colour

The station's color is orange-red because of the bright red colour of the fruit after which the district is named.[2]

Entrances/Exits

  • A: Cheung Sha Wan Plaza
  • B1/B2: Cheung Sha Wan Road
  • C: Tung Chau West Street
  • D1-2: Lai Chi Kok Road[3]

Transport connections

Bus routes

These bus routes terminate near Lai Chi Kok MTR station, but on Cheung Sha Wan Road there are many more routes that are available.

Cheung Sha Wan Plaza bus terminus (Exit A)

To Chuk Yuen Estate:

  • 2B

To Tsz Wan Shan North

  • 2F

To Allway Gardens, Tsuen Wan

  • 30

To Tai Wo

  • 72

To Lee On Estate, Ma On Shan (via Lion Rock Tunnel):

  • 86C

Kom Tsun Street bus terminus (Exit B)

To Sha Tin Wai (via Lion Rock Tunnel):

  • 86A

Minibus routes

To Stonecutters Island:

  • 44M (Exit A, Public Holidays Only)

To Wonderland Villas:

  • 97A (Exit A)

References

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