Tin Ha Shan
In this article, we will explore the impact of Tin Ha Shan on different aspects of society. From its emergence to the present, Tin Ha Shan has played a fundamental role in the way we interact, communicate and understand the world around us. Throughout history, Tin Ha Shan has been the subject of debate and analysis, and its influence has been felt in fields as diverse as politics, technology, the arts, and popular culture. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we will closely examine how Tin Ha Shan has shaped our experiences and perspectives, and what implications it has for the future.
| Tin Ha Shan | |
|---|---|
| 田下山 | |
 Tin Ha Shan (left) and Tin Hau Temple, Joss House Bay | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°16′36″N 114°17′05″E / 22.2767°N 114.2848°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | 田下山 (Chinese) |
| Geography | |
  Tin Ha Shan Location of Tin Ha Shan in  Hong Kong | |
Tin Ha Shan (Chinese: 田下山) is a hill in Clear Water Bay Country Park, Sai Kung District, Hong Kong.
History
When the ban on human settlement of coastal areas of the Great Clearance was lifted in 1668, the coastal defense was reinforced. Twenty-one fortified mounds, each manned with an army unit, were created along the border of Xin'an County, and at least five of them were located in present-day Hong Kong. 1) The Tuen Mun Mound, believed to have been built on Castle Peak or Kau Keng Shan, was manned by 50 soldiers. 2) The Kowloon Mound on Lion Rock and 3) the Tai Po Tau Mound northwest of Tai Po Old Market had each 30 soldiers. 4) The Ma Tseuk Leng Mound stood between present-day Sha Tau Kok and Fan Ling and was manned by 50 men. 5) The fifth one at Fat Tong Mun, probably on today's Tin Ha Shan Peninsula, was an observation post manned by 10 soldiers. In 1682, these forces were re-organized and manned by detachments from the Green Standard Army with reduced strength.
References
- ^ Liu, Shuyong (1997). An Outline History of Hong Kong. Foreign Languages Press. p. 18. ISBN 9787119019468.
- ^ Faure, David; Hayes, James; Birch, Alan. From Village to City: Studies In the Traditional Roots of Hong Kong Society. Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong. p. 5. ASIN B0000EE67M. OCLC 13122940.
