Most major access points to Mainland China from Hong Kong lie in this district.According to statistics, 70% of the district population lives in the public estates in the Fanling–Sheung Shui New Town.40,000 villagers living around the two town centres and the main rural towns (Sha Tau Kok and Ta Kwu Ling) account for most residents in the district.The northern end of the Wilson Trail hiking path is located in the North District.North District is served by the East Rail line, Fanling Highway, San Tin Highway and Sha Tau Kok Road.