Tsuen Wan is located in the southwest of the New Territories in Hong Kong. There are many historical sites worth visiting. Strolling along the ancient trails in Tsuen Wan, exploring historical temples, or having tea and dining in traditional teahouses are all good choices to relive old Hong Kong. Tsuen Wan was originally called Sham Wan. It got its name because it is located by the beach and the water is shallow.
Chuen Lung Village is one of the older villages in Tsuen Wan. It is located at the foot of Tai Mo Shan, a relatively high mountain in Hong Kong. There is a clear brook that irrigates nearby orchards and farmland. Chuen Lung Village has developed along the waterfront. Today, cultivated land can still be seen in the village. There are several famous teahouses in Chuen Lung Village, including Choi Lung Teahouse and Tuen Kee Teahouse. The 200-year-old Hakka walled village, Sam Tung Uk Museum, is near Tsuen Wan MTR Station. This walled village was listed as a declared monument in 1981. It was built by the Chan family from Guangdong in 1786. When the Chan family began to settle by the Tsuen Wan seaside, only three rows of houses were built. Later, the clansmen built ancestral halls and expanded other buildings. It is still very well preserved today. Another place in Tsuen Wan to explore the old rural appearance is the Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail. This was the trade route between Tsuen Wan and Yuen Long in the past. This trail is 12.5 kilometers long and runs through Tai Lam Country Park. At the top of the mountain, you can overlook the charming scenery of Tsuen Wan and Kowloon, as well as the world-famous Tsing Ma Bridge, which spans the Ma Wan Strait. It is a relatively long dual-purpose suspension bridge in the world for vehicles and subways.Open all year round and open all day.
