Ancestral Hall of the Two Sires Yu and Qiao

Ancestral Hall of the Two Sires Yu and Qiao

The Ancestral Hall of the Two Sires Yu and Qiao is located south of the Tang Clan Ancestral Hall in Ping Shan, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong, situated between Hang Tau Tsuen and Hang Mei Tsuen. It was built in the early 16th century by two brothers from the 11th generation of the Tang Clan—Tang Sai-yin (courtesy name Yu Sheng) and Tang Sai-chiu (courtesy name Qiao Lin)—and has a history of over 500 years. It is one of the key heritage sites along the Ping Shan Heritage Trail and was declared a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance on December 14, 2001.

In addition to serving as an ancestral hall, the Ancestral Hall of the Two Sires Yu and Qiao also housed the Tat Tak School from 1931 to 1961, providing education for children from various villages in Ping Shan. The hall is a three-courtyard, two-hall structure, similar in scale and layout to the Tang Clan Ancestral Hall. According to the stone plaque above the main entrance, it underwent major renovations during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1875–1908), though its original structure and features have largely been preserved. The hall has undergone multiple repairs, with a comprehensive restoration completed in 1995. Today, the Ancestral Hall of the Two Sires Yu and Qiao retains its classic antique architectural style, featuring exquisitely carved beams and painted rafters, with every meticulously decorated detail hinting at its former glory. The hall is open to the public daily from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and is closed on the first, second, and third days of the Lunar New Year.

Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall

Why you must visit: One of the oldest ancestral halls in Hong Kong’s New Territories