Houses (1) of Tung Ping Chau
A sample of the houses found on the
island. A few are in reasonable condition,
some being repaired and most have
collapsed. The mix of homes provide a very
interesting collection of building
heritage on the island, almost all being built from
the local sedimentary rock.
Visit the island soon before the heritage vanishes.
Sha Tau - front wall only still standing. Sedimentary rock building material. |
Chau Mei, on the north east corner of the island has the highest percentage of it's village houses being abandoned. |
Courtyard in Chau Mei village. |
A cornice on a delapidated house in Chau Tau. |
The backside of Tai Tong Dai Pai Dong. |
Exposed bedrock wall, Chau Tau. |
Interior of a restored house in Chau Tau. |
Doorway to a house in Chau Tau. |
Sha Tau - sea front - this 2 storey cement home's roof collapsed in 2004. Based on the contents within, it was obviously used a shop as well as a residence. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea. Restored approximately 2003. This place is unique as it's the only one with a balcony. |
Sha Tau - sea front - the 2 storey cement home before the roof collapsed in 2004. Based on the contents within, it was obviously used a shop as well as a residence. |
The residence, on the water front of Sha Tau has been maintained throughout it's existence. In addition to this, it's one of the few buildings made of granite. |
Chau Tau - this small village home restored in 2006. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea |
The original school in Tai Tong being traditionally restored. It's one of only a few buildings on the island made of granite - a stone which had to be imported. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea. Restored approximately 2000. |
Sha Tau - one of the grand 2 storey sea front residences, built of concrete. Like it's collapsed neighbour, it's contents suggests that it was used for selling dry goods as well as a residence on the upper floors. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea. Restored approximately 2000. |
Sha Tau - part of a row of village houses along the path from the pier, which have always shown signs of weekend occupation. Note the cistern to the right of the front door. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea. Abandoned. |
Sha Tau - part of a row of village houses along the path from the pier, which have always shown signs of weekend occupation. The traditional form of "lock" used on the front door. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea. Restored approximately 2004. |
Sha Tau - part of a row of village houses along the path from the pier, which have always shown signs of weekend occupation. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea. |
Interior of one of the grand cement constructed houses in Sha Tau. Like it's neighbours a few doors down, interior contents suggest they were selling goods from the shops at one time. |
An abandoned village house in the village of Chau Tau, which is a 5 minute walk up the hill from Sha Tau. |
Exterior of one of the grand cement constructed houses in Sha Tau. Like it's nieghbours a few doors down, interior contents suggest they were selling goods from the shops at one time. |
Part of the Sha Tau terraces - abandoned. Sedimentary rock building material. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea. |
Sha Tau Terraces - restored in 2006. |
Village house on the sea front, Tai Tong, being restored in November 2006 by a returning villager. |
Sha Tau terraces - restored in 2005. |
Village house on the sea front, Tai Tong, being restored in November 2006 by a returning villager. Like the original houses, the sedimentary rock walls are plastered and painted. |
This abandoned house is one of a row which have been recently become accessible as the path has been cleared. It's part of the Chau Tau village, situated amongst farm fields which have over grown. March 2007 |
Village house on the sea front, Tai Tong, restoration completed. Like the original houses, the sedimentary rock walls are plastered and painted. This is the front view of the house. March 2007 |
This abandoned house is one of a row which have been recently become accessible as the path has been cleared. It's part of the Chau Tau village, situated amongst farm fields which have over grown. Sedimentary rock building material. March 2007 |
Village house on the sea front, Tai Tong, restoration completed. Like the original houses, the sedimentary rock walls are plastered and painted. This is a back view of the house. March 2007 |
This abandoned house is one of a row which have been recently become accessible as the path has been cleared. It's part of the Chau Tau village, situated amongst farm fields which have over grown. March 2007 |
A recently restored house found on the Sha Tau terraces. |
This village home, made of granite, is found in the main part of Sha Tau, on the third row of housing from the sea. One of only 3-4 buildings on the island made of this material. |
This was the most recently traditionally restored houses, done in early 2007, in Sha Tau. |
