Peering over the hills beyond Ah Kung Au, Shenzhen of China unfolds on the opposite coast. Ah Kung Au lies along a trail that gently descends to the coast of Kuk Po. But before we get there, let’s pause and appreciate this spot.
Ah Kung Au offers more than just a view. It is a place steeped in the quiet stories of abandoned villages. As you journey along the path, imagine the lives of those who once called this area home. Not far from Ah Kung Au lies Yung Shue Au. It is another old village.
Many abandoned houses stand as silent witnesses to the past. These houses once served as a small military base for the British army. They defended against illegal immigration. This vestige symbolizes a significant change in an epoch.
Think about the contrast. The villagers chatted with each other. This is unlike city dwellers who often become indifferent. The simple peaceful life once lived here is now a world away. You can see the abandoned broken stone houses in So Lo Pun on a large wetland near the coast. This invokes a feeling of bleak and dismal emptiness. Dilapidated walls and vine-coiled structures stand testament to this. Despite being desolate, it is beautiful in its own way.
From the trail near Ah Kung Au, you might look back on So Lo Pun Wan. It’s a scene that whispers of times gone by. The journey from Yung Shue Au continues through a thick woods. Then you will cross a hill stream. The path then becomes concrete again.
From Ah Kung Au, the trail leads onward. It reveals the simple lives of past villagers. Their life was in harmony with nature. A stark contrast to the indifference that can be found in city life.
This area reminds us of what modern people often seek. That is a peaceful existence filled with human warmth. Ah Kung Au is a poignant reminder of simpler times. It causes reflection on lives lived in harmony with nature.