Most accessible heritage site in New Territories

When I was there, I was so surprised to see that the only surviving ancient pagoda in Hong Kong is so near the Tin Shui Wai MTR station. It is right next to the station’s exit D. The contrast of the old and new cannot be starker. Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda (Pagoda of Gathering Stars) was built by the powerful Tang clan in the New Territories 600 years ago, to enhance the Fung Shui of the area as well as to forestall disasters. A statue of Fui Shing (Champion Star) is worshipped on the top floor, which is barred from visiting. Fui Shing was worshipped for its ability to give blessings to those pursuing success in the imperial civil servant examinations.

The pagoda is a site on the Ping Shan Heritage Trail(屏山文物徑), where you can have a glimpse of the traditional life of the New Territories in a matter of half day. Signs with explanations are in place along the trail.

another site on the trail, where the Tang clan worshiped the Earth God

Ping Shan is one of the areas in the New Territories where Tang clan was first rooted. The clan was one of the big clans in the New Territories, many of the existing heritage sites related to it. The descendants of the clan still live in Ping Shan.

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