A walled village (Chinese: 圍村) is a type of large traditional multi-family communal living structure found in China, that is designed to be easily defensible. It is completely surrounded by thick defensive walls, protecting the residents from the attack of wild animals and enemies.

Most of the walled villages of Hong Kong are located in the New Territories. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, coastal areas in Guangdong experienced numerous attacks from pirates. The area of present-day Hong Kong was particularly vulnerable to such incursions.

A Hakka walled village (Chinese: 围龙屋) is a large multi-family communal living structure that is designed to be easily defensible. This building style is unique to the Hakka people found in southern China. Walled villages are typically designed for defensive purposes and consist of one entrance and no windows at the ground level.

Sep 7, 2018 · With high brick walls and defence towers, the first indigenous settlers of Hong Kong built and lived in walled villages (圍村; wai4 cyun1) that protected them from roaming bandits, pirates, and wild animals.

North District is home to walled villages that provides a glimpse into Hong Kong’s past. From Friday 28 March to Sunday 30 March, a temporary restricted flying zone (RFZ) will be in place around Kai Tak Stadium during the Hong Kong Sevens.

The walled villages of Hong Kong: typology and continuity. Aspects of the whole village: layout, orientation, the wall, moats and lanes.

There are 70-80 walled villages remaining in Hong Kong (note 1). There are 652 “recognized villages” on the list maintained by the Hong Kong Director of Lands (note 2).

The walled villages of Hong Kong: typology and continuity. The New Territories landscape today. Conservation, and its limitations.

Feb 22, 2013 · Villages, both Punti and Hakka, built walls against pirates. Some villages even protected themselves with cannons. Walled villages in Hong Kong are characterized by row houses arranged in a square or rectangular block, where the parallel rows of houses are separated by narrow lanes.

Mar 1, 2016 · The first indigenous settlers of Hong Kong built and lived in walled villages (圍村). High brick walls, sometimes complete with defensive towers, protected the inhabitants from roaming bandits, pirates, and wild animals.