Wo Hang (Chinese: 禾坑; lit. 'valley of rice') is an area and a valley in Sha Tau Kok, in the North District of Hong Kong.
History
Wo Hang was served by the Wo Hang station of the former Sha Tau Kok Railway, which was in operation from 1911 to 1928. Wo Hang station was opened on 21 December 1911.
Features
Several villages are located in the area, including:
- Ha Wo Hang
- Sheung Wo Hang, known as 'Wo Hang' until the 18th century
- Wo Hang Tai Long
References
- Hase, Patrick H.; Lee, Man-Yip (1992). "Chapter 5: Sheung Wo Hang Village, Hong Kong: A Village Shaped by Fengshui". In Knapp, Ronald G. (ed.). Chinese Landscapes: The Village As Place. University of Hawaii Press. pp. 79–94. ISBN 9780824814137.
- "一百年後沙頭角支線,仲有遺蹟搵得到?". egg studio (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- "Wo Hang Station of Sha Tau Kok Branch [1911-1928]". Gwulo: Old Hong Kong. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Lee Sze Sai Kui, Entrance Gate, Nos. 86-88 Sheung Wo Hang
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