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Hong Kong's remote countryside areas are rich in natural ecology, architecture, and cultural resources. The Countryside Conservation Office, under the Environment and Ecology Bureau, connects these village features into the 'Countryside Trail'.

Kuk Po is a nearly 400-year-old Hakka village. By the late Qing dynasty, the population exceeded 500, making it the second-largest village in Sha Tau Kok, and an important transport hub of the Starling Inlet and the northeastern coast of Plover Cove Country Park. However, most villagers left the village for work due to rapid urban development.

Kuk Po Village Cluster｜Living Legacy of a Hakka Community

Kuk Po is one of the oldest Hakka village clusters in the northeast New Territories, extending from San Uk Ha (Yat To) to Ng To, Lo Wai, Tin Sum, and Hoi Ha. Nearly 400 years old and once home to more than 500 people in the late Qing dynasty, it was the second largest village in Sha Tau Kok. Villagers cultivated reclaimed fields and built seawalls for fish farming, reflecting the Hakka diligence and harmony with nature. Today, Kuk Po's traditional layout and heritage buildings preserve a living record of the enduring bond between people and land.

Kuk Po Splendour｜The Return of the Hakka Unicorn

In Kuk Po, you may discover a harmonious blend of nature and culture. Golden reed fields ripple in the wind, streams wind through the village, and settling the village along the hillside reflects Hakka wisdom in living with nature. Supported by the Countryside Conservation Funding Scheme, villagers and a project organisation revived the long-lost Hakka New Year Unicorn Dance Parade in early 2024 - a tradition returning after three decades, rekindling festive spirit and energising this Hakka village.

Village Revitalisation｜Co-building a New Chapter for Kuk Po

Revitalisation in Kuk Po was brought by the joint efforts of villagers, the government, academia, and the public. Through ecological restoration, cultural preservation, and community education, the village gradually regains its former character while embracing new vitality. The 'Countryside Harvest Festival' organised by the Countryside Conservation Office in early 2025 attracted over 12,000 participants, inviting city dwellers to experience a mixture of nature and culture. Kuk Po now stands as a model of countryside conservation in Hong Kong through collaborative efforts.

Kuk Po People．Kuk Po Stories｜A Journey Through the Cultural Map

Rich in heritage and natural beauty, Kuk Po is an ideal place for Hakka cultural exploration and weekend leisure. Through the 'Reunion in Kuk Po Together Cultural Map', visitors step back to the 1960s to discover previous village life. Following the Countryside Trail (Kuk Po Section) to explore natural landscape and reveal history, and every visit deepens your connection with this enduring Hakka village.

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