Mui Shue Hang

Lam Tsuen River at Mui Shue Hang.

Mui Shue Hang (Chinese: 梅樹坑) is a village in Tai Po District, Hong Kong.

Administration

Mui Shue Hang is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[1]

History

A battle took place at Mui Shue Hang on April 15, 1899, as part of the Six-Day War, a brief war fought between the United Kingdom and several punti clans of the New Territories in Hong Kong from 14–19 April 1899.[2]

The Ever Rest Temple (常寂園), a temple and columbarium, was originally built in Mui Shue Hang in 1854.[3]

References

  1. ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
  2. ^ Hase, Patrick H. (2008). The Six-Day War of 1899: Hong Kong in the Age of Imperialism. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press. ISBN 9789622098992.
  3. ^ "Broad Development Parameters of the Indicative Development Proposal in Respect of Application No. Y/TP/36" (PDF). Town Planning Board. March 13, 2023.
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