Kam Hing Wai

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]

History

Kam Hing Wai was established by the Tang clan and is probably dated to the Ming dynasty.[2]

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.[2]

See also

References
  1. Introduction to 1444 Historic Buildings. Item #505
  2. "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.


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