Hung Leng

Hung Leng is a village of Hong Kong, located in Fanling, North District. Part of the village is a historic walled village.

Administration

Hung Leng is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. It is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. It is one of the villages represented within the Fanling District Rural Committee. For electoral purposes, Hung Leng is part of the Queen's Hill constituency, which is currently represented by Law Ting-tak.

History

Hung Leng was historically a Punti walled village founded by members of the Hau clan. It was called Kuk Fung Leng at that time.
Hung Leng was served by the Hung Leng station of the former Sha Tau Kok Railway, which was in operation from 1911 to 1928. Hung Leng station was opened on 21 December 1911.

Features

The Hung Shing Temple of Hung Leng was probably built in 1763. It is the centre of the Four Yeuk, namely Loi Tung, Lung Yeuk Tau, Lin Ma Hang and Tan Chuk Hang.

Conservation

The former Hung Leng station building and the Hung Shing Temple of Hung Leng are listed as Grade III historic buildings.