“Recognized village” might not sound exciting but Yuen Kong San Tsuen is more than just a title. Yuen Kong San Tsuen is a village in Pat Heung in the Yuen Long District of Hong Kong. We are standing in Yuen Kong San Tsuen.
Yuen Kong San Tsuen is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. This policy grants certain rights to indigenous villagers. It allows them to build small houses on their ancestral land.
Yuen Kong San Tsuen is located in the Yuen Long region. It is about 5.5 km from Yuen Long. Hong Kong is about 19 km away from Yuen Kong San Tsuen. Nearby, you will find many other places. Cheung Po and Tin Sam are just 0.5 km away from Yuen Kong San Tsuen. Shek Wu Tong is a bit further at 0.6 km.
The village has geographical coordinates. Its GPS latitude is 22.421140. The longitude is 114.072830. These coordinates precisely locate Yuen Kong San Tsuen on the map.
Hong Kong International Airport is not far. It is about 18.5 km from Yuen Kong San Tsuen.
Yuen Kong San Tsuen is also known by its Chinese name. It is called 元朗新村.
A related village exists nearby. Yuen Kong Tsuen is also in Pat Heung. Both are recognized villages. They share a similar heritage.
Yuen Kong San Tsuen might seem like a small dot on the map. However, it represents a unique part of Hong Kong’s cultural landscape. Its recognition under the Small House Policy shows its significance. The nearby villages and access to the airport connect it to the wider world. The village stands as a testament to the history and traditions of the New Territories. Its story is woven into the larger narrative of Hong Kong.