Ping Che

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Farmland in Ping Che
Tin Hau Temple in Ping Che, Ta Kwu Ling

Ping Che (Chinese: 坪輋) is a village in Ta Kwu Ling, North District, Hong Kong.

Che (; Jyutping: ce4; literally "clear land for agriculture by burning") refers to the method of farming used by the Che people.

Administration[]

For electoral purposes, Ping Che is part of the Sha Ta constituency of the North District Council. It is currently represented by Ko Wai-kei, who was elected in the local elections.[1][2]

Features[]

The in Ping Che is a declared monument. Probably first constructed in 1789, the existing two-hall structure is believed to have been fully rebuilt in 1868.[3]

The Tin Hau Temple in Ping Che is a Grade II Historic Building.[4]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (North District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  2. ^ "North District Council - North DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  3. ^ Antiquities and Monuments Office - Cheung Shan Monastery
  4. ^ List of Graded Historic Buildings in Hong Kong (as at November 7, 2008) Archived July 9, 2011, at the Wayback Machine

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Coordinates: 22°31′25″N 114°10′15″E / 22.5236°N 114.1707°E / 22.5236; 114.1707


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