Fanling (ˌfænˈlɪŋ), also known as Fan Ling and Fan Leng, is an area in the New Territories

New Territories

New Territories is one of the three main regions of Hong Kong, alongside Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. It makes up 86.2% of Hong Kong's territory. Historically, it is the region described in The Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory...

 of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

. Administratively, it is part of the North District

North District, Hong Kong

North District is the northernmost district of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is located in the northwestern part of the New Territories. The new town of Fanling-Sheung Shui is within this district. It had a population of 298,657 in 2001. The district has the second lowest population density.It...

. Fanling Town, part of the Fanling area, is where most of population of the area live.

Part of Fanling-Sheung Shui New Town

Fanling-Sheung Shui New Town

Fanling-Sheung Shui New Town was developed from the traditional market towns and villages around Fanling and Sheung Shui, within the present-day North District in the New Territories of Hong Kong....

, Fanling Town includes Luen Wo Hui

Luen Wo Hui

Luen Wo Hui or Luen Wo Market is a market town east of Fanling in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Located northeast of Fanling Station, it was formerly a market founded by villages in the surrounding area and later became a town. The market has now ceased to operate and only a few structures...

 (聯和墟), the marketplace

Marketplace

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 of Fanling before urban development in the area, and Wo Hop Shek

Wo Hop Shek

Wo Hop Shek is an area in the south of Fanling, Hong Kong. It consists of villages and recently developed housing estates. The area is famous for its large public cemetery, Wo Hop Shek Public Cemetery, on the nearby hillside...

 (和合石), where an uphill public cemetery

Cemetery

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 is located.