Shatoujiao is a

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, Guangdong, located on the border of Shenzhen and Hong Kong, China. The population is mainly composed of migrant workers from all parts of China along with a small number of Russians. Shatoujiao is a port with cargo coming into and exiting Yantian. It has a road connecting to Luohu, with regular bus services to Shenzhen's main train terminus and through connections to

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. The subdistrict lies near a highway that links to Meixian and Chaozhou while the Shenzhen railway is also part of the transport links between Hong Kong and

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English Name

In Hong Kong, the name ''Shatoujiao'' is written as '' Sha Tau Kok'', reflecting the Cantonese pronunciation. Although ''Shatoujiao'' and ''Sha Tau Kok'' are written using the same Chinese characters, today, ''Shatoujiao'' usually refers to the town on the mainland side of the border, while ''Sha Tau Kok'' refers to the town on the Hong Kong side.

Economy

Development Zone

* Shenzhen Shatoujiao Free Trade Zone Established in 1987, Shenzhen Shatoujiao Free Trade Zone was one of the first free trade zones in China approved by the State Council. It is only from Yantian Port. Industries encouraged in the zone include shipping, warehousing and logistics.

Minsk World

Minsk World was a military theme park that operated in Shatoujiao between 2000 and 2016. It was centered on the Soviet aircraft carrier Minsk, which functioned as a museum.

Chung Ying Street

Chung Ying Street divides Shatoujiao and Sha Tau Kok,

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. In 1999, the Chung Ying Street historical Museum, situated near the harbour on the mainland Chinese side of Chung Ying Street was built to celebrate the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong. It has on display a history of Sha Tau Kok and its place in the incorporation of territory into

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at the end of the 19th century. A bronze Peace Bell was installed nearby.

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