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temple stands at the end of the street. Visitors are asked to make a donation when they enter
the village; put the money in the coin slot by the entrance.
You can take photographs of the old Hakka women in their traditional black trousers, tu-
nics and distinctive bamboo hats with black cloth fringes, but they'll expect you to pay
(around HK$10).
To get here from Yuen Long, get off at the first bus stop on Kam Tin Rd, cross the road
and walk east for 10 minutes. Alternatively, take a taxi from Kam Sheung Rd West Rail sta-
tion for about HK$20.
VILLAGE
SHUI TAU TSUEN
( GOOGLE MAP ; 64K)
This 17th-century village, a 15-minute walk north of Kam Tin Rd, is famous for its prow-
shaped roofs decorated with dragons and lucky fish.
The Tang Kwong U Ancestral Hall ( 9am-1pm & 2-5pm Sat, Sun & public holidays) and the
Tang Ching Lok Ancestral Hall ( 9am-1pm & 2-5pm Wed, Sat & Sun) were built in the early
19th century. South of them is the village's most impressive sight, the 19th century Yi Tai
Study Hall ( 9am-1pm & 2-5pm Wed, Sat & Sun) , named after the gods of literature and mar-
tial arts. The Tin Hau temple just north of the village was built in 1722.
To reach Shui Tau Tsuen, which is signposted from Kam Tin Rd, walk north, go through
the subway below the Kam Tin bypass, pass Kam Tai Rd and cross over the river to Chi Ho
Rd. Go over the small bridge spanning a stream, turn right and then left to enter the village
from the east. The first thing you'll pass is the Yi Tai Study Hall.
EATING
HAKKA
DAI WING WAH
( GOOGLE MAP ;2nd fl, Koon Wong Mansion, 2-6 On Ning Rd;dim sum HK$16, dishes from HK$70;
6am-midnight; Tai Tong Rd Light Rail station)
The brainchild of celebrated chef Leung Man-to, Dai Wing Wah is most famous for its
walled-village dishes. Leung sources local ingredients from small farms and food producers
whenever possible, and complements them with his innovations in cooking. Must-eats in-
clude lemon-steamed grey mullet, smoked oysters and Malay sponge cake.
From Tai Tong Rd Light Rail station, walk north along Kuk Ting St then turn left on to
Sai Tai St. You'll see the restaurant sitting 30m away.
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