Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall

Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall is a traditional family temple in Ping Shan with three halls and two internal courtyards organized around a central layout. An ancestral altar sits in the rear section, serving as the spiritual focus of the complex.

Two Tang clan brothers, Tang Sai-yin and Tang Sai-chiu, built this hall in the early 1500s during the Ming period. From 1931 to 1961, it operated as a school before returning to its original purpose as a family temple.

The hall remains important to the Tang clan community as a place for honoring ancestors through rituals and observances. You can see how the space serves as a focal point for family connections and traditions.

The hall can be visited during designated morning and afternoon hours with a break around midday when it closes temporarily. Check the schedule before visiting to ensure you arrive during an open session.

For three decades in the mid-20th century, this temple functioned as a school rather than a place of worship, teaching local children of the Tang family. This practical transformation shows how the building adapted to serve the community's changing needs.

Location: Yuen Long District

Location: Hong Kong

Part of: Ping Shan Heritage Trail

GPS coordinates: 22.44487,114.00818

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11