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Ngau Shi Wu

Ngau Shi Wu, one of the seven villages under the Hing Chun Alliance, is a branch of the Tsang family descended from three brothers originally from Lai Chi Wo. At its peak, the village had over a hundred residents who mainly relied on farming and fishing for their livelihood. In the 1960s, following a tragic shipwreck and the gradual decline of the agriculture and fishing industries, villagers relocated collectively, leading to the village's abandonment. Today, only remnants such as a wine-brewing stove and irrigation facilities remain, quietly bearing witness to the village life in the past.

There are two common theories about the origin of the village name "Ngau Shi Wu": one suggests the terrain resembles the shape of an ox, symbolising prosperity; the other attributes it to a mispronunciation of "Ngau Chi Wu" (Ox Pond Lake).

How to get there

1 | Ferry + Walk |

Take the ferry to Lai Chi Wo, then walk about 1 hours to reach Siu Tan. For information on how to get to Lai Chi Wo, refer to the website: https://cco.gov.hk/en/project-sites/lai-chi-wo

2 | Minibus + Hike |

Take the green minibus 20R from Tai Po Market MTR Station to Wu Kau Tang, then hike approximately 3 hours to Siu Tan.
Suggested route: Wu Kau Tang → A Ma Wat → Fan Shui Au → Lai Chi Wo → Siu Tan → Ngau Shi Wu

List of related CCFS Projects

Re-imagine and Co-create: Action Research on Developing Sustainable Tourism Model in Yan Chau Tong Eco-recreation and Tourism Circle

Rural Common for Countryside Revitalisation ∣ Rural Common: Interactive Platform for Countryside Revitalisation (Phase II)

Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Conservation and Revitalisation in Hing Chun Yeuk Seven Villages, Kuk Po and Fung Hang, Hong Kong