Wo Hang
Wo Hang (Chinese: 禾坑; lit. 'valley of rice') is an area and a valley in Sha Tau Kok, in the North District of Hong Kong.[1]
History
Wo Hang was served by the Wo Hang station of the former Sha Tau Kok Railway, which was in operation from 1911 to 1928.[2][3] Wo Hang station was opened on 21 December 1911.
Features
Several villages are located in the area, including:
- Ha Wo Hang
- Sheung Wo Hang, known as 'Wo Hang' until the 18th century[4]
- Wo Hang Tai Long
References
- Hase, Patrick H.; Lee, Man-Yip (1992). "Chapter 5: Sheung Wo Hang Village, Hong Kong: A Village Shaped by Fengshui". In Knapp, Ronald G. (ed.). Chinese Landscapes: The Village As Place. University of Hawaii Press. pp. 79–94. ISBN 9780824814137.
- "一百年後沙頭角支線，仲有遺蹟搵得到？". egg studio (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- "Wo Hang Station of Sha Tau Kok Branch [1911-1928]". Gwulo: Old Hong Kong. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Lee Sze Sai Kui, Entrance Gate, Nos. 86-88 Sheung Wo Hang
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