Kam Hing Wai
Walled village in Hong Kong, China
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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]
Kam Hing Wai
錦慶圍 | |
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  Kam Hing Wai Location in Hong Kong | |
| Coordinates: 22.443324°N 114.061466°E | |
| Country | China |
| SAR |  Hong Kong |
| District | Yuen Long District |
| Established | Ming dynasty |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Hong Kong Time) |
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]
