Ha Wo Hang

Fat Tat Tong in Ha Wo Hang

Ha Wo Hang (Chinese: 下禾坑; literally: "lower Wo Hang", with Wo Hang meaning "valley of rice")[1] is a village in Sha Tau Kok, in the North District of Hong Kong.

History

Ha Wo Hang was established in 1730 by members of the Hakka Li Clan, branching out from the nearby village of Sheung Wo Hang.[2]

Built heritage

Fat Tat Tong (發達堂), at Nos. 1-5, was built in 1933. It is a Grade I historic building.[3][4]

References

Coordinates: 22°31′40″N 114°11′55″E / 22.527671°N 114.198684°E / 22.527671; 114.198684

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