Shap Long
Village
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Shap Long (Chinese: 十塱) is a village located on Lantau Island in the New Territories, Hong Kong. It contains several settlements, including Shap Long Chung Hau (十塱涌口), Shap Long Kau Tsuen (十塱舊村) and Shap Long San Tsuen (十塱新村).
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Shap Long Bay and Hei Ling Chau viewed from Shap Long village | |
 Interactive map of Shap Long |
Recognised status
Shap Long is a recognised village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[1]
History
In 1950, the Hong Kong Government and The Leprosy Mission decided to set up a leprosarium on nearby Hei Ling Chau. The inhabitants were given compensation to leave the island, and settled in nearby areas namely Tai Pak, Shap Long and Cheung Chau.[2]
Features
There is a Tin Hau Temple in Shap Long Chung Hau. It was rebuilt in 1951.[3]
