Entrance Hall of Shut Hing Study Hall, Grade I historic building in Yuen Long District, Hong Kong.
The Entrance Hall of Shut Hing Study Hall is a rectangular 19th century structure that blends Chinese and Western architectural details in its design. The building occupies a plot with a front garden and retains its original masonry and roof elements from its period of construction.
The Tang family established this learning facility in 1874 to honor their ancestor Tang Shut-hing and preserve their scholarly traditions. The rear section of the complex was demolished in 1977, though the entrance hall survived and remains standing today.
The hall served as a gathering place where classical Chinese texts were studied and traditional learning values were transmitted to local families. It represented the community's commitment to Confucian scholarship and moral education.
Access is possible via the Ping Shan Heritage Trail, a walking route that connects several historic sites throughout the region. Comfortable footwear is recommended since the path includes uneven terrain and occasional steps.
During the Japanese occupation in World War II, military forces took over the building and halted its educational work temporarily. After the war ended, it resumed its original role before being officially recognized as a heritage building decades later.
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