Tong Fong
Appearance
Tong Fong (Chinese: 塘坊) is a small village in Ta Kwu Ling, North District, Hong Kong.[1]
Administration
[edit]Tong Fong is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[2]
History
[edit]The village of Man Uk Pin in North District was first settled in the late 17th century by the Man (萬) who came from Wuhua (五華) in Guangdong province. The Man later moved out of the village and stayed in Heung Yuen, Ping Che and Tong Fong nearby.[3]
Features
[edit]The Wing Kit Study Hall in Tong Fong has been listed as a Grade III historic building.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal: Wing Kit Study Hall, Nos. 12-13 Tong Fong
- ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
- ^ Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal: Tong Ancestral Hall, No. 18 Man Uk Pin
- ^ Antiquities Advisory Board. List of the 1,444 Historic Buildings with Assessment Results
External links
[edit]Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tong Fong (North District).
- Delineation of area of existing village Tong Fong (Ta Kwu Ling) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
- Pictures of Wing Kit Study Hall, Nos. 12-13 Tong Fong
- Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal: Fuk Sin Tai, Nos. 8-9 Tong Fong Pictures