Nga Tsin Wai: Is Kowloon's last walled village worth fighting for?

Hong Kong is about to lose a 650-year-old piece of history. Kowloon?s last remaining walled village, Nga Tsin Wai, is slated for redevelopment by the Urban Renewal Authority, which plans to demolish most of it for two apartment towers and a heritage-themed park. Nga Tsin Wai was established by the Ng, Chan and Lee families in the mid-14th century. At the time, the village was located near the harbor, so in 1352 the families built a temple in honor of the sea goddess Tin Hau. In 1724, walls were built to protect the village from pirates. read more

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