Tin Liu Tsuen

Tin Liu Tsuen is a walled village in Shap Pat Heung, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong.

Administration

Tin Liu Tsuen is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.

History

The village was historically a Punti village, settled by four clans surnamed Wu, Wong, Yip and Sit. In the early 19th century, the village was part of the Shap Pat Heung.
At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Tin Liu was 105. The number of males was 48.

Features

The main shrine of Tin Liu Tsuen is dedicated to Tai Wong, the protective deity of the village. Rebuilt in 1935, it lies on the central axis of the village together with the Entrance Gate. The entrance gate was rebuilt in 1930. Both the Entrance gate and the main shrine are listed as Grade III historic buildings.

Education

Tin Liu Tsuen is divided between Primary One Admission School Net 73 and POA School Net 74. Within POA 73 are multiple aided schools and one government school: South Yuen Long Government Primary School. POA 74 has multiple aided schools and one government school: Yuen Long Government Primary School.