Kam Hing Wai
錦慶圍 | |
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  Kam Hing Wai Location in Hong Kong | |
| Coordinates: 22°26′36″N 114°03′41″E / 22.443324°N 114.061466°E | |
| Country | China |
| SAR | 
Hong Kong |
| District | Yuen Long District |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Hong Kong Time) |
Kam Hing Wai ( Chinese: 錦慶圍) is a walled village located in the Kam Tin area of Yuen Long District, in Hong Kong. Three other walled villages; Kat Hing Wai, Wing Lung Wai, and Tai Hong Wai) are located nearby and were built around the same time. [1]
Administration
Kam Hing Wai is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. [2]
History
Kam Hing Wai was established by the Tang clan and is probably dated to the Ming dynasty. [3]
Features
Kam Hing Wai was a walled village with a moat surrounding the village; however, the moat was filled and the walls no longer stand. Only 3 to 4 village houses remain in the original traditional architectural style built with grey bricks. Others are replaced by 2 to 3 storey modern buildings. A temple is located at the northeast corner of the village. An Earth God shrine is located at the southeast of the village. [3]
See also
References
- ^ Antiquities Advisory Board. Introduction to 1444 Historic Buildings. Item #505
- ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
- ^ a b "Cultural Heritage". Yuen Long and Kam Tin Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Stage 1 Sewers, Rising Mains and Ancillary Pumping Stations: Environmental Impact Assessment and Traffic Impact Assessment Studies (Environmental Impact Assessment). Drainage Services Department. May 2002.
External links
- Delineation of area of existing village Ko Po Tsuen (Kam Tin) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022) (covers Ko Po Tsuen and Kam Hing Wai)
- Map and pictures of Kam Hing Wai (see Site B)
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Kam Hing Wai
錦慶圍 | |
|---|---|
Kam Hing Wai Location in Hong Kong | |
| Coordinates: 22°26′36″N 114°03′41″E / 22.443324°N 114.061466°E | |
| Country | China |
| SAR |
Hong Kong |
| District | Yuen Long District |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Hong Kong Time) |
Kam Hing Wai ( Chinese: 錦慶圍) is a walled village located in the Kam Tin area of Yuen Long District, in Hong Kong. Three other walled villages; Kat Hing Wai, Wing Lung Wai, and Tai Hong Wai) are located nearby and were built around the same time. [1]
Administration
Kam Hing Wai is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. [2]
History
Kam Hing Wai was established by the Tang clan and is probably dated to the Ming dynasty. [3]
Features
Kam Hing Wai was a walled village with a moat surrounding the village; however, the moat was filled and the walls no longer stand. Only 3 to 4 village houses remain in the original traditional architectural style built with grey bricks. Others are replaced by 2 to 3 storey modern buildings. A temple is located at the northeast corner of the village. An Earth God shrine is located at the southeast of the village. [3]
See also
References
- ^ Antiquities Advisory Board. Introduction to 1444 Historic Buildings. Item #505
- ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
- ^ a b "Cultural Heritage". Yuen Long and Kam Tin Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Stage 1 Sewers, Rising Mains and Ancillary Pumping Stations: Environmental Impact Assessment and Traffic Impact Assessment Studies (Environmental Impact Assessment). Drainage Services Department. May 2002.
External links
- Delineation of area of existing village Ko Po Tsuen (Kam Tin) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022) (covers Ko Po Tsuen and Kam Hing Wai)
- Map and pictures of Kam Hing Wai (see Site B)
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