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Formulation of Proposals on Restoration of Built Heritage

Project Plum Grove II: Restoring Old House for Village Community

Proponent: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Site: Mui Tsz Lam

Project Description

Further to the completion of the Phase I, this Phase II project made good use of the relevant experiences and research outcomes, to restore and revitalise the Old House in Mui Tsz Lam village through the integration of rammed earth wall technique with the modern construction methodologies, as well as the use of durable construction materials. Upon the completion of restoration works, the provisions in the Old House as village living unit are enhanced. Besides, it is also used as a multi-functional base camp of “Village Community Hub” that displays Hakka settlement and village culture, promotes and supports the advancement of village conservation and revitalization in Mui Tsz Lam and beyond, and sustain the village community living through the formulation of management and operation plans of the Village Community Hub in joint hands with the villagers.

Grant Approved

HK$3,000,000

Project Duration

01/12/2022 - 31/12/2024

How To Get There

1 | Ma Liu Shui Kaito Ferry + Hiking |

• Take Kaito Ferry to Lai Chi Wo, then hike for about half an hour to Mui Tsz Lam

• Every Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays

• Departure: Ma Liu Shui No.3 Pier at 09:00

• Return: Lai Chi Wo Pier at 15:30

2 | Tai Shui Hang Kaito Ferry + Hiking |

• Take Kaito Ferry to Lai Chi Wo, then hike for about half an hour to Mui Tsz Lam

• Every Tuesday and Thursday (excluding Public Holidays)

• Departure: Tai Shui Hang at 09:00

• Return: Lai Chi Wo Pier at 15:40

3 | Sha Tau Kok Kaito Ferry + Hiking |

• Closed Area permit needed

• Take Kaito Ferry to Lai Chi Wo, then hike for about half an hour to Mui Tsz Lam

• Daily (No service on Tuesday (except Public Holidays))

• Departure: Sha Tau Kok Pier at 08:30、10:30、12:30、15:15

• Return: Lai Chi Wo Pier at 09:00、11:30、13:00、16:15

4 | Minibus + Hiking |

• Take green minibus No. 20R from Tai Po Market MTR Station to Wu Kau Tang, then hike for about 2 hours to Mui Tsz Lam

• Reference Route: Wu Kau Tang → A Ma Wat → Fan Shui Au → Mui Tsz Lam

Kaito Ferry Service Details

Project Update

The project was completed on 31 December 2024.

Project Outcome

  1. Restored the Old House as Mui Tsz Lam Commons, a village community hub that supports the revitalisation of Mui Tsz Lam.

  2. Attracted around 800 visitors to the restored Mui Tsz Lam Commons during the project period.

  3. Received coverage from 10 media outlets, increasing public awareness of village revitalisation.

Project Website & Social Media Platform

Project Video

Old House Re-launch
Watch the highlights of the Old House Re-launch ceremony.