Shap Long () is a village located on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It contains several settlements, including Shap Long Chung Hau (), Shap Long Kau Tsuen () and Shap Long San Tsuen ().
Administration
Shap Long is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.
History
In 1950, the Hong Kong Government and The Leprosy Mission decided to set up a leprosarium on nearby Hei Ling Chau. The inhabitants were given compensation to leave the island, and settled in nearby areas namely Tai Pak, Shap Long and Cheung Chau.
Features
There is a Tin Hau Temple in Shap Long Chung Hau. It was rebuilt in 1951.
See also
Chi Ma Wan
Shap Long Reservoir
References
External links
Delineation of area of existing village Shap Long (South Lantao) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)