Nga Yiu Tau, Yuen Long District

Nga Yiu Tau (Chinese: 瓦窰頭) is a village in Shap Pat Heung, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong.

Tin Hau Temple in Nga Yiu Tau.

The location of Nga Yiu Tau in Hong Kong

Administration

Nga Yiu Tau is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.^[1]

History

The village was originally called Lung Yin Tsuen (龍涎村). It was changed to the present name during World War II when newcomers settled there.^[2]

References

1. "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
2. Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Tung Fuk Tong, Nga Yiu Tau, Shap Pat Heung

External links

• Delineation of area of existing village Ngar Yiu Tau (Shap Pat Heung) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
• Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Tin Hau Temple, Nga Yiu Tau, Shap Pat Heung Pictures
• Antiquities Advisory Board. Pictures of Tung Fuk Tong

22.428479°N 114.03742°E / 22.428479; 114.03742