Qing Shu Xuan

Qing Shu Xuan

Qing Shu Xuan is located in Ping Shan, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, adjacent to the King Ting Study Hall. It is one of the heritage sites along the Ping Shan Heritage Trail. Built by Deng Xiangquan, the 22nd-generation descendant of the Tang Clan, Qing Shu Xuan was completed in 1874 and served as a residence for visiting guests and scholars at the time. Many notable figures have visited Qing Shu Xuan, including Governor Cecil Clementi, wealthy businessman Sir Robert Ho Tung, and Deng Zhi’ang.

The name “Qing Shu Xuan” originally referred to a small side room on the ground floor of the building, as the original structure did not actually have an official name. Qing Shu Xuan is a two-story building with an L-shaped layout. As a guesthouse, its decoration and grandeur were quite luxurious. Wood carvings, murals, stucco reliefs, lattice windows, and bracket sets all showcase the splendor of a traditional wealthy Tang Clan family. Although Qing Shu Xuan is a standalone building, there is a passage on the second floor that connects it to the King Ting Study Hall. Due to the complexity of the construction, the Tang Clan specially hired craftsmen from Guangzhou and Foshan to complete the project. The most recent renovation of Qing Shu Xuan was completed in late 1993, with funding sponsored by Hong Kong.

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Why you must visit: One of the most significant heritage sites along the Ping Shan Heritage Trail