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Old Well, Water well at Hang Tau Tsuen on Ping Shan Heritage Trail, Hong Kong.

The Old Well stands in Hang Tau Tsuen village within Yuen Long District, providing fresh water through traditional stone construction methods.

Dating from early settlement periods, this water source supported agricultural activities of the Tang Clan who established numerous villages in the region.

The well represents traditional water management systems used by indigenous inhabitants of the New Territories before modern infrastructure development.

Visitors can observe the well structure along the heritage trail, which connects multiple historical landmarks throughout the Ping Shan area.

The stone construction of the well displays engineering methods that allowed sustainable water access in this agricultural region for generations.

Location: Yuen Long District

Part of: Ping Shan Heritage Trail

GPS coordinates: 22.44597,114.00746

Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:54

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