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Tai Fu Tai Mansion

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Tai Fu Tai Mansion is a residence located in Wing Ping Tsuen, San Tin near Lok Ma Chau, north of Yuen Long, Hong Kong.

Tai Fu Tai Mansion.
Yale RomanizationDaaih fū daih
Yale RomanizationDaaih fū daih
JyutpingDaai6 fu1 dai6
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Tai Fu Tai Mansion
Traditional Chinese大夫第
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Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationDaaih fū daih
JyutpingDaai6 fu1 dai6
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Tai Fu Tai Mansion.

History

It was probable that it was built in 1865 during in the era of the Qing Dynasty. It was built as a residence by Man Chung-luen (文頌鑾) whose ancestors had settled in San Tin since the 15th century.[citation needed]

In 2007, 3D laser scanning technology was used to digitally capture 3D images of the structure.[1]

Description

The building is richly embellished with spacious grounds; a large open space in front and a garden at the back. The whole mansion is surrounded by a green-brick wall. It is a fine example of traditional Chinese dwellings of the scholar-gentry class.[citation needed]

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