Sha Kong Wai
Sha Kong Wai (Chinese: 沙江圍; lit.: 'walled village of sandy river')[1] is a village in Ha Tsuen, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong. Part of it is a historic walled village.
Sha Kong Wai and its pond.
Entrance gate of Sha Kong Wai.
Sha Kong Ping An Guan Yin Temple.
Administration
Sha Kong Wai is one of the 37 villages represented within the Ping Shan Rural Committee. For electoral purposes, Ng Uk Tsuen is part of the Ping Shan North constituency.
History
The village was probably founded in the 17th century, in the late Ming Dynasty.[1][2]
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See also
References
- Antiquities Advisory Board: Historic Building Appraisal: Chi Hong Po Jai, Sha Kong Wai, Ha Tsuen
- Antiquities Advisory Board: Historic Building Appraisal: Entrance Gate, Sha Kong Wai, Ha Tsuen
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