Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, Historic pagoda in Ping Shan, Hong Kong
Tsui Sing Lau is a hexagonal tower made of grey brick and granite in Ping Shan. The structure rises about 13 meters with three floors, each marked by small windows and architectural details from its period of construction.
A builder named Tang Yin-tung constructed this structure between 1368 and 1398 during the Ming dynasty as a seven-story tower. Over the centuries it became smaller, showing how the building changed through time.
A statue of Fui Shing deity sits on the top floor, traditionally honored by students seeking success in examinations. You can still see devotional offerings left by visitors who come to pray for academic achievement.
The site sits near public transportation options that make it easy to reach, and there are paths to explore the immediate surroundings. The best time to visit is during cooler parts of the day when the sun is less intense.
This is the only surviving ancient pagoda of its kind in Hong Kong and received monument status in 2001. That recognition makes it a rare example of the region's early architecture that has lasted to the present day.
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