Sightseeing

If you want to see traditional life of the old Hong Kong, you should visit one of the villages surrounding the city. How does it not seem strange against the backdrop of magnificent skyscrapers, but it does exist in Hong Kong village that preserves the traditions of antiquity. Many villages in Hong Kong few have changed their pace of life over the past 500 years, and village huts can coexist peacefully with its luxurious satellite dishes or vehicles. So If you want to see non-traditional attractions of Hong Kong and experience the atmosphere early in its history, following below you will be helpful. Kat Hing Wai arisen about 400 years ago, the village of Kat Hing Wai, in its way is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong. Of course, here you will not find such a crowd in the heart of Hong Kong. Most of the buildings the village of modern buildings, but there is still a number of ancient buildings, including the local temple.

Residents of the village belong to the descendants of the Tang clan, who founded the village, and wear clothes with the appropriate honors. You can take pictures with the descendants of the Tang clan in the background of the village, but it will cost you in 10HK $. Directions: In village can be reached on the 64 bus from the subway station Tai Po Market. It should reach to stop Kam Tin Road, then take a few minutes walk. Shui Tau Tsuen Village Shui Tau Tsuen less commercial and tourism-oriented than Kat Hing Wai itself in this and is it advantage.

The village is famous for its modest houses covered with tiles, and decorative images of dragons and fish. The village hall is located commemoration of ancestors, which was built in 19 century. Also in the village located several old temples. Getting There: In the village can be reached on the 64 bus from the subway station Tai Po Market. Should get off at Kam Tin Road, then take about 15-20 minutes on foot.