Tai Fu Tai Mansion is a residence located in Wing Ping Tsuen, San Tin near Lok Ma Chau, north of Yuen Long, Hong Kong.

History

It was probably built in 1865 in the reign of the Qing Dynasty. It was built as a residence by Man Chung-luen () whose ancestors had settled in San Tin since the 15th century.

Tai Fu Tai Mansion

In 2007, 3D laser scanning technology was used to digitally capture 3D images of the structure.

Tai Fu Tai Mansion

Description

The building is richly embellished with spacious grounds; a large open space in front and a garden at the back. The whole mansion is surrounded by a green-brick wall. It is a fine example of traditional Chinese dwellings of the scholar-gentry class.

Tai Fu Tai Mansion

References

External links

Antiquities and Monuments Office

Antiquities and Monuments Office. Pamphlet about Tai Fu Tai Mansion

Declared monuments of Hong Kong

San Tin

Houses completed in 1865

Houses in Hong Kong

Classical Lingnan-style buildings