Tai Fu Tai Mansion


Tai Fu Tai Mansion is a residence located in Wing Ping Tsuen, San Tin near Lok Ma Chau, north of Yuen Long, Hong Kong.

History

It was probably built in 1865 in the reign of the Qing Dynasty. It was built as a residence by Man Chung-luen whose ancestors had settled in San Tin since the 15th century.
In 2007, 3D laser scanning technology was used to digitally capture 3D images of the structure.

Description

The building is richly embellished with spacious grounds; a large open space in front and a garden at the back. The whole mansion is surrounded by a green-brick wall. It is a fine example of traditional Chinese dwellings of the scholar-gentry class.