Chuen Lung (Chinese: 川龍) is a village in Tsuen Wan District, Hong Kong.
Administration
editChuen Lung is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[1]
History
editChuen Lung is one of the oldest Hakka villages in the area. It is said to have been founded by Tsang Tai-cheung (曾大璋) during the Zhengtong period (1436-1449) of Ming Dynasty. Tsang Tai-cheung had moved, together with his two brothers, from Huizhou to Muk Min Ha Tsuen (木棉下村) in today's Tsuen Wan area, during the Yongle period (1403-1424). He then moved to Chuen Lung several decades later.[2]
Features
editThe Tsang Ancestral Hall in Chuen Lung is believed to have been built in around the 17th century.[2] It is listed as a Grade III historic building.
References
edit- ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
- ^ a b Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Tsang Ancestral Hall, Chuen Lung
External links
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- Delineation of area of existing village Chuen Lung (Tsuen Wan) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
- Antiquities Advisory Board. Pictures of Tsang Ancestral Hall
22°23′35″N 114°06′41″E / 22.39297°N 114.1115°E
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