 The site was previously farms near the coastline of Castle Peak Bay before the land reclamation of the bay for the construction of Tuen Mun New Town.For the 60th anniversary of Hong Kong Scouting, the Scout Association of Hong Kong held the "Diamond Jubilee Jamboree" () for 5000 Scouts, applying the theme "World Harmony" () from 23 July 1971 to 29 July 1971 in present-day Tai Hing Estate in Castle Peak.The event was originally planned to be held from 22 July 1971 to 28 July 1971, but was pushed back one day later because of the typhoon attack to Hong Kong.