Ping Shan Heritage Trail

History

• Junior Secondary (Secondary 1)
  • Using the Tang clan of Ping Shan as an example, describe the migration and settlement formation of clans in the New Territories.
  • Describe clan life and social order, such as walled village security, ancestral halls, ancestral offering distribution, the imperial examination system, and study halls.
  • Explain that Hong Kong already had a rich traditional Chinese rural culture before its founding as a British colony.

Chinese History

• Junior Secondary (Song, Yuan, and Qing Dynasties)
  • Describe the migration of the Tang clan and the development of the Ping Shan settlement.
  • Understand the traditional Chinese clan system and rituals, and analyse the profound impact of clan organizations on folk life, land distribution, and religious activities in traditional agricultural society.
  • Visit ancestral halls, study halls, and other structures, explaining how the imperial examination system and the merit system influenced the lives of ordinary people in ancient China.

Geography

• Junior Secondary (Section A)
  • Identify how heritage tourism leverages local culture, customs, and historical architecture to create tourism value.
  • Evaluate the challenges and opportunities that local conservation and heritage tourism present for community development.

Citizenship and Social Development

• Characteristics of cultural diversity of the Hong Kong society
  • Identify how traditional Chinese clan culture influences the multicultural character of Hong Kong today.
  • Through visits to ancient buildings such as the Tang clan ancestral hall and study hall, learn about and appreciate the inheritance of traditional customs, education, and architectural techniques, and consider how to more effectively conserve and promote cultural heritage to promote China’s fine traditional culture.

Tourism and Hospitality Studies

• Tourism concepts and principles, Destination geography
  • Understand the definition of cultural tourism by observing the behaviors and habits of tourists visiting the Ping Shan Heritage Trail.
  • Identify the positive and negative impacts of cultural tourism on various stakeholders in Ping Shan Township.
  • Understand how cultural relics and traditional customs can be packaged and shaped into tourism resources.

Tour Information

• We reserve the right to make changes to the information, prices and itineraries of the tours as set out in our website and all printed promotional materials. Provided that such changes have been made prior to the confirmation of a booking, such changes shall be binding on the participants.
• Any information or advice provided by us on matters including but not limited to walking routes, climate, clothing, travel documents, baggage, special equipment, etc. is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of us.
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Bad Weather Policy

• If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning is issued three hours before the tour starts, the tour will be canceled.
• If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning is issued during the tour, the tour will be canceled immediately.
• If the tour needs to be canceled due to other adverse weather conditions, we will contact you by phone at least 2.5 hours before the tour. (If there is no response, we will follow up with an SMS or email.)
• If the tour is canceled due to adverse weather on the day, we will work with you to reschedule a new date within six months from the original tour date.

Tour Reminder

• Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the walk. Bring an umbrella, a bottle of water and some snacks just in case.
• Each participant may bring their own 3.5mm plug headphone if they have one for the wireless transmitter/receiver system which will be used on the tour. The guide will provide them a new one otherwise, but for hygienic and environmental reasons participants are strongly suggested to bring their own earphones if possible.
• There is a possibility that our organization may take photographs or videos during the guided tour, and these captured images or footage may be used for future promotion and publicity. If participants do not agree with this arrangement, please inform the tour guide or organizer during registration and on the day of the event.