Mau Ping

Mau Ping is an area and the site of a former village in Hong Kong. It is located within Ma On Shan Country Park and is administratively part of Sha Tin District. The area includes Mau Ping Lo Uk and Mau Ping San Uk.

Administration

Mau Ping is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.

History

The village of Mau Ping, together with neighboring Mui Tsz Lam, were historically part of the Luk Yeuk, centered on the township of Sai Kung. At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Mau Ping was 124. The number of males was 57.

Conservation

A dense woodland with an area of 3.7 hectares, within the Mau Ping area, has been listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1979.

Access

Mau Ping is only accessible by hiking paths, including Mau Ping Ancient Trail from Mui Tsz Lam, Pak Kong Ancient Trail from Pak Kong, Wong Chuk Shan Ancient Trail from Buffalo Pass via Wong Chuk Shan, and Section 4 of the MacLehose Trail.