Ping Shan Heritage Trail Multi-Cache
Hidden : 6/15/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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This cache will lead you to have a short heritage tour in Ping Shan.
 
The first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Ping Shan Heritage Trail was inaugurated on 12 December 1993. Stretching about 1.6 km in length, the Trail meanders through Hang Mei Tsuen, Hang Tau Tsuen and Sheung Cheung Wai. It links up a number of traditional Chinese buildings within easy walking distance of each other to provide visitors with an opportunity to learn more about traditional life in the New Territories in a convenient half-day excursion.
 
The idea to set up a heritage trail was first mooted by the Antiquities Advisory Board, and then brought to fruition by the Antiquities and Monuments Office and the Architectural Services Department, with generous financial support of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Lord Wilson Heritage Trust. The Trail would not have been possible, however, without the support and co-operation of the Tang Clan in Ping Shan, which were a driving force behind the project.
 
Ping Shan in the Yuen Long district is one of Hong Kong’s most historically significant areas and the Tang Clan is one of the major clans in the New Territories who has a long and illustrious history. Tang Hon-fat, the 86th generation ancestor, moved from Jiangxi Province to Guangdong Province in the early period of the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). He is regarded as the first generation Tang Clan ancestor of the lineage in Guangdong. During the middle period of the Northern Song dynasty, Tang Fu-hip, the great grandson of Tang Hon-fat, expanded his ancestors’ home in Shum Tin (present-day Kam Tin). The 7th generation ancestor, Tang Yuen-ching and his only son, Tang Chung-kwong, alias Man-lei, moved from Kam Tin to Ping Shan in the 12th century. Tang Yuen-ching is regarded as the first generation ancestor of the Ping Shan lineage.
 
After settling in Ping Shan, the Tang Clan established “Three Wais (walled villages) and Six Tsuens (villages)” - Sheung Cheung Wai, Kiu Tau Wai and Fui Sha Wai, and Hang Tau Tsuen, Hang Mei Tsuen, Tong Fong Tsuen, San Tsuen, San Hei Tsuen and Hung Uk Tsuen. They later built numerous traditional Chinese buildings such as ancestral halls, temples, study halls and pagoda for ancestral worship and education. The Ping Shan Tang Clan retains certain traditional customs to this day, such as the organization of various ceremonies during festivals. They not only symbolize the folk culture of the Tang Clan, but also reflect the traditional and unique characteristics of life in Hong Kong’s New Territories.
 
Stage1: Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda
The Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda was built more than 600 years ago, which is a hexagonal shaped, three-storey green-brick structure about 13m in height distinguished by unique eaves between each level. There are total three auspicious titles are inscribed on each floor. How many Chinese characters on the top floor title?
The answer is A.
 
Stage2: Yeung Hau Temple
Yeung Hau Temple is believed to have a history that dates back several hundred years. The temple is a simple structure divided into three bays housing the statues of Hau Wong (Emperor Hau), To Tei (the Earth God) and Kam Fa (patron saint of expectant mothers) respectively. How many benches are in front of the temple?
The answer is B.
 
Stage3: Tang Ancestral Hall
Tang Ancestral Hall was constructed about 700 years ago. A magnificent three-hall structure with two internal courtyards, the Tang Ancestral Hall is one of the finest examples of its kind in Hong Kong. How many windows (as shown below) are in the hall?

The answer is C.
 
Stage4: Kun Ting Study Hall
Kun Ting Study Hall was built in 1870 by Tang Heung-chuen in commemoration of his father Tang Kun-ting. The study hall is a two-hall building with a single courtyard. How many screen panels with bamboo patterns are at the ground floor of the study hall?
The answer is D.
 
Stage5: Hung Shing Temple
Hung Shing Temple is thought to have been built in 1767. The temple is a simple building with two halls separated by an open courtyard, in order to provide better lighting and ventilation. How many stone title plaques are outside the tample?
The answer is E.
 

Congratulations! You get all information. Please go the final location:
N 22° 26.(A+E)(C-B)(B+C)
E 114° 0.(D/C)(A-B)E

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

9gu fgrcf

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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