Yung Shue Ha () is a village on the south side of

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. It is across the bay Shek Pai Wan () from the village of Tung O (). Both villages are sparsely populated and many places are abandoned.

Administration

Tung O and Yung Shue Ha are recognized village under the

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Features

A small

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, built in 1824,

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. Historic Building Appraisal
Hung Shing Temple, Tung O, Lamma Island
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Transportation

Yung Shue Ha can be reached by

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from

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via walking trail. At the north end of Sok Kwu Wan by the

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is a very steep walking trail that leads to Yung Shue Ha via Tung O. It can also be reached by walking 25 minutes on a relatively flat trail from Mo Tat Wan village. A ferry service from

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, in the southern part of Hong Kong island, stops in Mot Tat Wan before going on to Sok Kwu Wan. In addition, a "

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" or water taxi service from Aberdeen is available for a price of approximately 180HKD or US$23.40. Due to the currents in the area only a few water taxis will take passengers to the village.

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Delineation of area of existing village Yung Shue Ha (Lamma South) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)

Delineation of area of existing village Tung O (Lamma South) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
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Pictures of the Hung Shing Temple
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