Walled villages of Hong Kong

Most of the walled villages in Hong Kong are located in the New Territories.

A walled village (traditional Chinese: 圍村) is a kind of traditional building which is completely surrounded by thick defensive walls, protecting the residents from the attack of wild animals and enemies. Usually, people living in the walled village are extended families or clans sharing the same surname.

Walled villages can be found in mainland China and Hong Kong.