Event Code: M130308SW Ping Shan is a well-preserved heritage site in Yuen Long, and home to the Tang Clan -- one of the “Five Great Clans” who settled in the New Territories hundreds of years ago. The Chamber is organizing a visit to the Ping Shan Heritage Trail, which takes you through traditional villages, centuries-old ancestral halls and a walled village that date back to the 12th century. Programme Details Date: Friday, 8 March, 2013 10:00 a.m. Assemble at Tin Shui Wai MTR Station - West Rail Line 1. Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda. A three-storey, hexagonal, green-bricked building. The top floor of the pagoda is home to Fui Shing (‘Champion Star’), the deity responsible for the success or failure in exams. Auspicious Chinese sayings are inscribed on each floor. 2. Sheung Cheung Wai. This 200-year-old walled village consists of rows of symmetrical houses surrounded by a green brick wall. The gatehouse, shrines and some old houses are still standing and are a good example of traditional villages. 3. Tang Ancestral Hall. Constructed in 1273, the hall is a magnificent three-hall structure with two internal courtyards. The exquisite carvings, Shiwan dragon-fish and pottery unicorn decorations on the main ridges and roofs are exceptional. 4. Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall 5. Kun Ting Study Hall. An ancestral hall, with finely carved granite full of auspicious pattern and carvings on the inside walls. 6. Ching Shu Hin. Originally a guesthouse for scholars and prominent visitors with elegant decoration of woodcarving, murals, patterned grilles, carved brackets and plaster mouldings. 7. Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery cum Village Trail Visitor Centre. This former Ping Shan Police Station was built in 1899. The Grade II Historic Building will give you a better understanding of the Tang Clan and the heritage sites along the trail. 12:30 p.m. Luncheon (Traditional Village Cuisine) 九大簋 1:30 p.m. Coach bus depart for Tsuen Wan / Admiralty MTR Station Language: English Fee: $250 per person (Members only. Maximum of two participants per company) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Booking Form ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Culture and Heritage Visit to Ping Shan．Friday, 8 March, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. To: The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, 22/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway Hong Kong Attn: Ms Sharon Wong (Tel: 2823 1273; Fax: 2821 9573; Email: [email protected]） Company Name Membership No. Contact Person Tel Fax Email Attendee Job Title Email Mobile 1. Mr/Ms 2. Mr/Ms Payment Method: Amount (HKD) By Cheque: No. ___________________ (Payable to “The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce”) For ease of identification, please mark “M130308SW” on the back of the cheque By Credit Card: Visa/Master Card/AE No. ____________________________________ Expiry Date: ______________________________ Name of Cardholder: _________________________________________________ Amount: _________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________________________Date: ___________________________________ ____________Coupon(s) enclosed @HK$100 (No. ______________) Please mark “M130308SW” on the coupon Notes 1. Bookings will only be confirmed with full payment, on a first-come-first-served basis. 2. Substitution is allowed with advanced notice while walk-ins will normally not be accepted. 3. If the Chamber cancels the event, payments will be fully refunded. 4. Otherwise, no refund for cancellation or no-show unless the cancellation request is made at least 7 days before the event, and in such cases the refund will be subjected to a 5% or HK$30 deduction, whichever is higher. 5. The decision to accept or decline any bookings shall be at the sole discretion of the Chamber. 6. Participants agree to indemnify the Chamber and the hosting party all liabilities for property damage, physical injury or death in relation to this event. Participants are advised to take their own insurance against all risks. If you do not want to receive further fax from us, please write your fax number here ____________________ and fax to 2527 9843. www.chamber.org.hk .