Hong Kong's first new towns were built in the New Territories in the 1970s to ease pressure on the main urban areas. Photo shows the iconic Amah Rock in Lion Rock Country Park overlooks Sha Tin New Town.

The iconic Amah Rock in Lion Rock Country Park overlooks Sha Tin rural in '70s.

Tsuen Wan ferry pier in the '70s.

Tsuen Wan new town today.

Tin Shui Wai in the '80s.

Tin Shui Wai today.

Tai Po today.

Tai Po in the '80s.

Ma On Shan new town today.

Ma On Shan in the '70s.

Tseung Kwan O in the '80s.

The present Tseung Kwan O new town.

Tung Chung fort in the '70s.

Tung Chung fort next to a new town now.