Ko Tong Ha Yeung
Ko Tong Ha Yeung (Chinese: 高塘下洋) or simply Ha Yeung (下洋) is a village located in the Sai Kung North area of Tai Po District, Hong Kong. It is part of the rural New Territories region and falls under the administration of the Hong Kong government’s New Territories Small House Policy.
Administration
[edit]Ko Tong Ha Yeung is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. This designation allows indigenous male villagers to apply for permission to build a small house within the village boundaries.[1]
It falls under the jurisdiction of the Tai Po District Council and is represented in local elections for village representatives.[2]
Geography
[edit]Ko Tong Ha Yeung is situated along Pak Tam Road, which serves as a major route in the Sai Kung Peninsula. The village is located near Ko Tong, a neighboring rural settlement, and is surrounded by the natural landscape of Sai Kung West Country Park. The area is known for its scenic trails, hilly terrain, and proximity to the popular MacLehose Trail, a long-distance hiking route.[3]
The village is accessible via road and is a stop on bus routes connecting to Sai Kung Town and other areas of Hong Kong.
History
[edit]Historically, Ko Tong Ha Yeung was part of a network of Hakka settlements in the Sai Kung Peninsula. The region has been inhabited by the Hakka people, who migrated from mainland China centuries ago. Traditional Hakka houses, village shrines, and remnants of old agricultural practices can still be seen in the area.[4]
Local Culture and Attractions
[edit]- Sai Kung Country Parks – The village is near Sai Kung West Country Park, a protected natural area offering hiking, camping, and ecological exploration.[5]
- Hiking and Nature Trails – Ko Tong Ha Yeung is close to Section 3 of the MacLehose Trail, a major hiking route that passes through the region.[6]
- Traditional Hakka Houses – Some old Hakka-style houses remain in the village, showcasing traditional architecture.[7]
See also
[edit]- Ko Tong – A neighboring village in Sai Kung North.
- Sai Kung Peninsula – The larger geographical region in which Ko Tong Ha Yeung is located.
- New Territories Small House Policy – The policy under which the village is recognized.
References
[edit]- ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "Delineation of area of existing village Ha Yeung (Sai Kung North) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)" (PDF). Home Affairs Department. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ Damian Harper (2016). Hong Kong & Macau. Lonely Planet.
- ^ E. Tsai (2008). The Hakka: History, Culture, and Identity. Hong Kong University Press. ISBN 978-9622098282.
- ^ "Sai Kung West Country Park". Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "MacLehose Trail". Hong Kong Tourism Board. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "Hakka Architecture in Hong Kong". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
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