Houses (2) 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.
(up dated March 2009)
Internal arched doorways joining three separate residences. |
An interesting juxtaposition of building materials: granite rock on the front of the house, with the collapse side wall made of sedimentary rock. |
Upper Chau Mei - such a variety of colours and material. |
A carved granite door corner stone left ... |
On the side of Lower Chau Mei, looking toward the sea. |
Tai Tong house. |
The interior of the abandoned Catholic Church, Tai Tong. Possibly the largest building on the island. |
A small cistern facing the ravages of biological weathering. |
A newly painted and repaired Cistern Building, above Sha Tau, March 2009. |
This house has succumbed to a tree. |
Upper Tai Tong house, with the rocks above the door frame sitting precariously. |
The power of nature. |
A down spout pipe on one of the newly discovered buildings just above Tai Tong, very unusual. |
This village house is found in Sha Tau, on one of the three terraces which face the sea |
This was a two storey house with the down spout pipe. |
A roof being repaired in traditional styles |
Interior of a small Tai Tong house which is being renovated traditional. |
Traditional tiles being used |
A window into the past. |
Once of great value, this glass is now worthless ... |
