Hung Leng

Hung Leng (Chinese: 孔嶺) is a village of Hong Kong, located in Fanling, North District. Part of the village is a historic walled village.

Entrance gate of Hung Leng
Hung Shing Temple in Hung Leng
Former Hung Leng Station of the former Sha Tau Kok Railway

History

Hung Leng was served by the Hung Leng Station of the former Sha Tau Kok Railway, which was in operation from 1912 to 1928.

Features

The Hung Shing Temple of Hung Leng was probably built in 1763. It is the centre of the Four Yeuk (四約; four villages alliance), namely Loi Tung, Lung Yeuk Tau, Lin Ma Hang and Tan Chuk Hang.[1]

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See also

References
  1. Historic Building Appraisal: Hung Shing Temple, Hung Leng Tsuen

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