Wu Kau Tang


Wu Kau Tang is an area in Northeast New Territories, Hong Kong. It is administratively part of North District and is enclosed by Plover Cove Country Park on all sides. It is the starting point of the Wu Kau Tang Country Trail and the Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail.
Originally named "Wu Kau Tin", the area comprises several villages, including Lo Wai, Ho Pui, Leng Pui, San Uk Ha, Tin Sum and Sam Ka Tsuen.

History

In 1669, the coastal ban imposed by the Great Clearance was lifted and the Kangxi Emperor ordered the villages to return to their original sites. According to an official document, Wu Kau Tang was one of the villages which returned and was re-established.