Luk Keng (North District) Explained

Luk Keng is an area in the North District of Hong Kong.

Administration

Luk Keng is one of the villages represented within the Sha Tau Kok District Rural Committee. For electoral purposes, Luk Keng is part of the Sha Ta constituency, which is currently represented by Ko Wai-kei.^{[1] [2]}

Location

Luk Keng is located in the northeastern part of the New Territories, to the south west of Sha Tau Kok, east of Nam Chung and to the south of the Starling Inlet (Sha Tau Kok Hoi).

History

At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Luk Keng was 484. The number of males was 182.^[3]

Villages

Luk Keng contains several villages, including:

• Luk Keng Chan Uk
• Luk Keng Lam Uk
• Luk Keng Wong Uk

Features

Luk Keng is the site of a World War II network of defense, comprising a trench system and 14 pillboxes, built during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. The network is located on a 120 m hill overlooking Starling Inlet.^{[4] [5] [6]} The Luk Keng Pillboxes and Observation Posts have been listed as Grade II historic buildings.^[7]

Transportation

The closest station to Luk Keng on the MTR is Fanling station. Green minibus No. 56K runs to the Luk Keng terminus.

External links

• Approved Luk Keng and Wo Hang Outline Zoning Plan
• Pictures of Luk Keng
• Pictures of Luk Keng pillboxes

22.5256°N 114.2153°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (North District). Electoral Affairs Commission. 19 October 2021.
2. Web site: North District Council - North DC Members. District Council. 19 October 2021.
3. Hase. Patrick . Patrick Hase. Traditional Life in the New Territories: The Evidence of the 1911 and 1921 Censuses. Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Branch. 36. 77. 1996. 1991-7295.
4. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
5. News: Choy . Gigi . 7 March 2021 . Hong Kong military heritage researchers dismayed to find World War II relics in state of neglect . .
6. 2011. Survey Findings on Japanese World War II Military Installations in Hong Kong . Surveying & Built Environment . . Special issue to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong, 8 December to 25 December 1941 . 79–83 .
7. [Antiquities Advisory Board]