Kuk Po, Abandoned settlement in North District, Hong Kong.
Located in the northeastern New Territories, Kuk Po extends from coastal mangroves through reed wetlands to former rice paddies near Starling Inlet.
The settlement dates back over 300 years, with the Cheung clan establishing residence until the 1662 coastal evacuation ordered by the Kangxi Emperor.
Seven distinct clans - Sung, Lee, Ho, Tsang, Cheng, Ng, and Yeung - shaped the agricultural and fishing traditions of this Hakka-speaking community.
Access requires special permits due to border proximity, with visitors taking ferries across Starling Inlet or following trackways from Fung Hang.
The village features a 350-meter dam from the early 1800s, representing the largest agricultural reclamation structure among local coastal settlements.
Location: Hong Kong
Location: North District
GPS coordinates: 22.52730,114.23700
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:14
Hong Kong hides many lesser-known sites beyond its skyscrapers and shopping centers. The city is home to 19th-century Buddhist temples such as Kwun Yum Temple in Hung Hom, traditional Chinese gardens like Nan Lian Garden in Diamond Hill covering 35,000 square meters, and historic mansions like King Yin Lei from 1937 with its red brick roofs and glazed tiles. The abandoned Hakka villages of Kuk Po near the Chinese border and heritage trails like Lung Yeuk Tau in Fanling reflect the region's rural history. The islands and natural areas reveal another aspect of the territory. Tap Mun Island hosts a small fishing community and a Buddhist monastery in the eastern waters. Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park in Sai Kung protects over 60 coral species and 120 fish species. Sha Lo Tung Valley in Tai Po is home to more than 500 butterfly species among abandoned rice paddies. These sites offer an alternative to urban life and allow visitors to discover Hong Kong's natural and cultural heritage.
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