Kat Hing Wai
Punti walled village of Hong Kong
Kat Hing Wai is a Punti walled village in the Yuen Long District of Hong Kong. The village is popularly known as Kam Tin, from the name of the local area. Kat Hing Wai is home to about 400 descendants of the Tang Clan, one of the "Five Great Clans" of the territory who settled here from China during the Song dynasty. The village walls were added in the 17th century. The Tangs are Punti people descended from Southern China and were the first to settle in Hong Kong. Kat Hing Wai's residents speak the Weitou dialect, a Yue dialect.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 22.440, 114.064
- Timezone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
Overview of Kat Hing Wai
Kat Hing Wai belongs to Hong Kong and has the feel of a place. Kat Hing Wai is strongest on nature. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Kat Hing Wai
Nature in Kat Hing Wai
(2)The nature shortlist for Kat Hing Wai: Countryside and Lakes. It is a direct read of Kat Hing Wai's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Kat Hing Wai rewards a slow approach — a hub in Hong Kong, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Asia/Hong_Kong on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Kat Hing Wai that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kat Hing Wai known for?
- Travellers associate Kat Hing Wai with nature. It sits in Hong Kong.
- What can you do in Kat Hing Wai?
- Kat Hing Wai is tagged with Countryside and Lakes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Kat Hing Wai located?
- Kat Hing Wai belongs to Hong Kong, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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