From Valley to Plain II: Architectural Rehabilitation for Integrated, Co-creative Eco-living Experience in Tin Sum Village, Kuk Po

Proponent: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Site: Kuk Po

Project Description

In a previously completed project: "From Valley to Plain Phase I", the project team formed a multi-disciplinary academic team, restored and enhanced a Kuk Po village house and its surroundings for field surveys and an education base camp. Besides, the project team also collaborated with the local villagers to experiment with a sustainable partnership model to promote countryside conservation and curate various activities and exhibitions, in order to revive the scenery and lifescape of the countryside village.

Now, the project wishes to copy this model to the some 90-year-old hybrid Lees' Mansion and its ancillary buildings in Tin Sum, to support inter-disciplinary academic research, practice sustainable farming and enhance the sustainable development of the building cluster and the nearby farmlands, alongside the joint-curation of experiential living and culture activities with the villagers, in order to integrate the concept of sustainability with village cultures and living, and further develop the extent and depth of countryside conservation.

Grant Approved

HK$3,000,000

Project Duration

02/07/2023-31/05/2025

The project restored Lee Mansion as an educational base camp

The project promotes sustainable farming

How To Get There

1 | Minibus + Hiking |

• Take green minibus No. 56K from Fanling MTR Station to Luk Keng, then hike for about 45 minutes to Kuk Po

• Reference Route: Luk Keng → Kai Kuk Shue Ha → Fung Hang → Kuk Po

Project Update

The project was completed on 31 May 2025.

Project Outcome

Restored the Lee House for public visits, showcasing the features of Hakka hybrid architecture and local indigenous knowledge on eco-living.
Attracted around 1,200 visitors to the restored Lee House during the project period.
Received coverage from 9 media outlets, increasing public awareness of village revitalization.