Pok Fu Lam Country Park (designated on September 21, 1979), covering an area of 270 hectares, is a country park located in the western part of Hong Kong Island, near Pok Fu Lam. The park houses Hong Kong’s first reservoir — Pok Fu Lam Reservoir. The park spans both the Central and Western District and Southern District, encircling Victoria Peak. It is worth mentioning…
Aberdeen Promenade is a waterfront promenade in Hong Kong, located along the Aberdeen waterfront on Hong Kong Island, on the northern shore of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. It was opened in 1992 and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong. Since the mid-1970s, land reclamation projects have been carried out in Aberdeen, with the reclaimed land primarily used for the construction of the Aberdeen Centre and the Aberdeen…
Shek O, formerly known as Shek Ngau, is located in the eastern part of the Southern District of Hong Kong. In addition to Shek O Beach, it also includes Shek O Country Park and Cape D’Aguilar. Shek O is a peninsula on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, facing the South China Sea. With beautiful scenery and a tranquil environment, many Cantopop music videos have been filmed here. It has also served as the backdrop for numerous romance novels and literary works…
Stanley Main Beach is located on the eastern side of Stanley in the Southern District of Hong Kong and is a well-known tourist destination in the city. It is famed for its long sandy shore, clear waters, and delicious barbecue, attracting visitors non-stop every day. Since the colonial period of Hong Kong, Stanley has drawn swimmers from all over the world, and to this day, it remains a popular destination for residents…
Murray House (English: Murray House) is a Victorian-era building in Hong Kong. Originally located in Central, Hong Kong Island, it was later relocated to Stanley. The building currently houses mostly dining establishments. In 2005, the Housing Authority sold off its properties to raise funds, transferring management to the Link REIT...
Dragon’s Back in Hong Kong is located on the southeastern part of Hong Kong Island, atop Tai Long Wan Peak. At its base lies Shek O, offering views eastward to the Tathong Channel and westward to Big Wave Bay. The Red Hill Peninsula and Stanley Main Beach are also visible from here. The hill stands at an elevation of 284 meters. The hike up Dragon’s Back is not particularly challenging. Although there are few large trees providing shade along the way, there are occasional small...
Sheung Cheung Wai is located in Ping Shan, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, and is the only walled village along the Ping Shan Heritage Trail. The village was established in the late 18th century by the Tang clan from Haau Tau Tsuen. Originally enclosed by green-brick walls, the village had a well-organized layout with houses arranged in rows, and the gate tower and ancestral hall situated along the central axis. Today, parts of the walls have been dismantled, while the…
The New Territories’ northwest district, San Tin Heung, has been home to the Man clan for centuries. The village was established hundreds of years ago. The earliest settlers originally hailed from Sichuan, migrated to Jiangxi during the Southern Song Dynasty, and later moved south to Guangdong, eventually settling in San Tin. The area boasts numerous ancient structures, among which the Kei Fung Man Ancestral Hall and Tai Fu Tai Mansion within the local ancestral shrines have been designated as historical monuments by the authorities. Following restoration, they are open to the public for free visits. …
Introduction Hong Kong Wetland Park was launched in May 2006. Located in the northern part of Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, it includes an indoor “Wetland Interactive World” (i.e., the Visitor Centre) covering 10,000 square metres, as well as a wetland conservation area of over 60 hectares. It is the first park in Asia to feature such facilities. The Visitor Centre features…
Introduction The Ping Shan Heritage Trail is located in Ping Shan Heung, Yuen Long District, New Territories, Hong Kong. It encircles the villages of Hang Tau Tsuen, Hang Mei Tsuen, Tong Fong San Tsuen, Hung Uk Tsuen, Kiu Tau Wai, Fui Sha Wai, and Sheung Cheung Wai, stretching approximately 1 kilometre and passing by numerous typical traditional Chinese buildings. The Tang clan, one of the Five Great Clans of the New Territories, settled here as early as the 12th century. …
Introduction Hong Kong’s rugged terrain features layers upon layers of undulating, crisscrossing, and steeply rising mountains. Amidst the urban landscape, it’s easy to assume that Hong Kong is a city without a horizon. However, in the northwest of the New Territories, Hong Kong still retains vast expanses of fields and wetlands. Located...
Located in Mai Po in the northwest of Hong Kong’s New Territories and bordering Deep Bay, Mai Po is a paradise for a vast array of wildlife and holds a prominent status worldwide. In recognition of its importance, the Hong Kong government designated Mai Po as a "Site of Special Scientific Interest" in 1976. According to the Ramsar Convention, the Hong Kong government officially listed about 1,500 hectares of wetlands in Mai Po and Inner Deep Bay as a Wetland of International Importance in September 1995...
The Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery is located in Hang Tau Tsuen, Ping Shan, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong. It introduces the history of the Tang clan, one of the Five Great Clans of the New Territories, as well as the historic sites along the Ping Shan Heritage Trail. It officially opened on April 15, 2007. The gallery was converted from the former Ping Shan Police Station, which was completed on April 22, 1899, and is one of the existing pre-war police stations in the New Territories...
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, …
Hong Shing Temple is located in Hang Mei Tsuen, Ping Shan, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, near Ping Ha Road. Built by the Tang Clan of Ping Shan, it has a history of over 200 years and is classified as a Grade II historic building in Hong Kong. According to a plaque inside the temple, it was likely built in the Qianlong Dinghai year (1767) of the Qing Dynasty, though some believe it dates back to the mid-Ming Dynasty. The existing...
The King Ting Study Hall is a traditional private school located in Hang Mei Tsuen, Ping Shan, Hong Kong. It was completed in 1870. Built by Heung Tsun, the 22nd-generation ancestor of the Tang Clan of Ping Shan, in memory of his father, King Ting, the study hall was established to educate clan members for the imperial examinations, enabling them to pursue official careers and elevate the family’s social status. As such, the King Ting Study Hall served both educational and ancestral worship purposes...
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…
Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, also known as Kui Star Pagoda or Man Cheong Pavilion, locally referred to as the Literary Tower, is located north of Sheung Cheung Wai in Ping Shan, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong. Originally built as a feng shui tower for the Tang clan, one of the Five Great Clans of the New Territories, it is the only ancient pagoda still standing in Hong Kong today, boasting a history of over 600 years. The nearby light rail station is just a few dozen meters from the ancient structure...
Yang Hau Ancient Temple in Ping Shan is located at the northwest corner of Hang Tau Village, Ping Shan, Yuen Long, Hong Kong. It is one of the historic sites on the Ping Shan Heritage Trail and also one of the six temples in Yuen Long District dedicated to the worship of the Prince (Hau Wong). The exact date of the temple’s construction is unknown, but according to village elders, it has a history of several hundred years. Inscriptions inside the temple indicate that major renovations were carried out in 1963 and 1991…
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (formerly known as Kadoorie Farm) is a farm and botanical garden in Hong Kong, located on the northern slopes and foothills of Tai Mo Shan in Tai Po District, New Territories, near Pak Ngau Shek in Lam Tsuen along the Lam Kam Road. It covers an area of 148 hectares,...