Tang Ancestral Hall
Tang Ancestral Hall
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,75,760 contributions
Oct 2021
The Tang Ancestral Hall is stop 7 on the Ping Shan Heritage Trail. It is located beside the Yu Kui Ancestral Hall (stop 6) and is the most impressive of the attractions that can be visited along the trail. This is a Declared Monument (2001) in Hong Kong that is open for visits from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm daily.
Historically, the Tang Ancestral Hall was originally built over 700 years ago yet continues to function as a venue for worship, festivals and local ceremonies. Architecturally, it is similar to the younger Yu Kui Ancestral Hall next door and showcases an delightful display of symmetry throughout the three hall structure with two open courtyards.
The building facade is of grey brick with pitched roof and ridge motifs and is fronted with granite columns. Within, you will see a red sandstone pathway in the front inner courtyard and impressive array of carved wooden brackets and beams, more granite columns holding up the hall roofs, a beautiful ancestral altar and other traditional elements of Chinese architecture. You will find panel information about this heritage attraction and the Heritage Trail in general.
Overall, the Tang Ancestral Hall is an impressive attraction that is considered one of the finest of its kind here in Hong Kong. It is well worth spending 10-15 minutes to view and enjoy if you are a fan of architecture and history. Make sure to allow another 10 minutes or so to visit its twin ancestral hall next door as well.
Historically, the Tang Ancestral Hall was originally built over 700 years ago yet continues to function as a venue for worship, festivals and local ceremonies. Architecturally, it is similar to the younger Yu Kui Ancestral Hall next door and showcases an delightful display of symmetry throughout the three hall structure with two open courtyards.
The building facade is of grey brick with pitched roof and ridge motifs and is fronted with granite columns. Within, you will see a red sandstone pathway in the front inner courtyard and impressive array of carved wooden brackets and beams, more granite columns holding up the hall roofs, a beautiful ancestral altar and other traditional elements of Chinese architecture. You will find panel information about this heritage attraction and the Heritage Trail in general.
Overall, the Tang Ancestral Hall is an impressive attraction that is considered one of the finest of its kind here in Hong Kong. It is well worth spending 10-15 minutes to view and enjoy if you are a fan of architecture and history. Make sure to allow another 10 minutes or so to visit its twin ancestral hall next door as well.
Written 18 October 2021
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,75,760 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
The Tang Ancestral Hall is one of the historic attractions you can visit along the Ping Shan Heritage Trail in Yuen Long. It is situated in the middle of the local villages and next to the identical Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall. You can enter the ancestral hall each day between 9-1pm and 2-5pm.
The building includes three main halls with two inner courtyards and is considered one of the finest examples of its kind of architecture throughout Hong Kong. Note the high degree of symmetry, including the facade, entrance, the open courtyard and the middle hall which you can enter. There is subtle but attractive roof ridge motifs and ornamentation throughout.
Note: At this time (April 2016) there second courtyard is undergoing some repair and maintenance, hence it is not available for access or visitation.
In the end, this is nice building, as is the Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall which is just next door. Between the two, you can easily spend 10-20 minutes exploring and looking over the buildings architecture and reading up on the history panels.
The building includes three main halls with two inner courtyards and is considered one of the finest examples of its kind of architecture throughout Hong Kong. Note the high degree of symmetry, including the facade, entrance, the open courtyard and the middle hall which you can enter. There is subtle but attractive roof ridge motifs and ornamentation throughout.
Note: At this time (April 2016) there second courtyard is undergoing some repair and maintenance, hence it is not available for access or visitation.
In the end, this is nice building, as is the Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall which is just next door. Between the two, you can easily spend 10-20 minutes exploring and looking over the buildings architecture and reading up on the history panels.
Written 4 May 2016
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21,484 contributions
Jun 2022
This is supposed to be a major highlight of the Ping Shan Heritage Trail. The family institution of the Tang clan in the area, the Tang Ancestral Hall is a showcase of traditional Cantonese architecture. Unfortunately it is closed to public due to political conflict between local villagers and the government.
Written 12 June 2022
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Clivel_98
Hereford, UK1,438 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
A 700-year old building which acted as the Tang Clan’s home.
Many interesting details such as mouldings and paintings.
Worth visiting.
Many interesting details such as mouldings and paintings.
Worth visiting.
Written 14 October 2018
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