Nga Chin Wai Tsuen (lit. "walled village in front of the local bureaucrat's office") the only walled village retaining the original clans, is facing the fate of demolition. It is in the San Po Kong areas in Hong Kong. The Nga was built in 1570 comprising of Chan, Ng and Lee clans, with a history of over 400 years. It is the oldest historical village.
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
The fading of Nga Tsin Wai Tsuen 正在湮滅的衙前圍村
Nga Chin Wai Tsuen (lit. "walled village in front of the local bureaucrat's office") the only walled village retaining the original clans, is facing the fate of demolition. It is in the San Po Kong areas in Hong Kong. The Nga was built in 1570 comprising of Chan, Ng and Lee clans, with a history of over 400 years. It is the oldest historical village. 
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