Nga Yiu Tau, Yuen Long District

Tin Hau Temple in Nga Yiu Tau.
Nga Yiu Tau, Yuen Long District is located in Hong Kong
Nga Yiu Tau, Yuen Long District
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The location of Nga Yiu Tau in Hong Kong

Nga Yiu Tau (Chinese: 瓦窰頭) is a village in Shap Pat Heung, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong.

Administration

Nga Yiu Tau is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[1]

History

The village was originally called Lung Yin Tsuen (龍涎村). It was changed to the present name during World War II when newcomers settled there.[2]

References

  1. ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
  2. ^ Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Tung Fuk Tong, Nga Yiu Tau, Shap Pat Heung
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22°25′43″N 114°02′15″E / 22.428479°N 114.03742°E / 22.428479; 114.03742


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