Ko Lau Wan () aka. Kau Lau Wan () is a remote village in the north of Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong. Administratively, it is under the jurisdiction of Tai Po District.

Administration

Kau Lau Wan is a recognised village under the New Territories Small House Policy.

Ko Lau Wan

Geography

Together with nearby Tan Ka Wan, Ko Lau Wan forms an enclave within Sai Kung East Country Park.

Ko Lau Wan

Features

A Tin Hau Temple is located in the village.

Ko Lau Wan

In fiction

The 2005 French film The Moustache was partially filmed in Ko Lau Wan.

Transport

There is no road for vehicles to head to Ko Lau Wan. The area can be accessed by kai-to ferries from Ma Liu Shui or Wong Shek Pier. There is also a hiking path from Pak Tam Au which normally takes about 5 hours for hikers to pass through.

References

Further reading

External links

Delineation of area of existing village Ko Lau Wan (Sai Kung North) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022) Picture of the Tin Hau Temple of Ko Lau Wan:

Villages in Tai Po District, Hong Kong

Sai Kung North