Ping Che (Chinese: 坪輋) is a village in Ta Kwu Ling, North District, Hong Kong.
Che (輋; Jyutping: ce4; literally "clear land for agriculture by burning") refers to the method of farming used by the Che people.
Administration
editPing Che is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[1] 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.[2][3]
Features
editThe Cheung Shan Monastery 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.[4]
The Tin Hau Temple in Ping Che is a Grade II Historic Building.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (North District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "North District Council - North DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ Antiquities and Monuments Office - Cheung Shan Monastery
- ^ List of Graded Historic Buildings in Hong Kong (as at November 7, 2008) Archived July 9, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
Further reading
editExternal links
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