Muk Wu

Muk Wu

Muk Wu Village (Chinese: 木湖村) in Ta Kwu Ling is situated in the north of the New Territories across the Man Kam To border crossing point in Hong Kong.

It is therefore inaccessible to non-permit holders, but these can be obtained in Fanling, Sheung Shui Closed Area Permit police station. As the name suggests, originally the village had fertile land with trees and streams derived from the Chinese characters: "wooden" (木); "lake" (湖). However unbelievable this may seem, one only needs to look where the village is located. That is, on the northern periphery right next to the border fence, the Shenzhen River is only a few feet away. Therefore, the village is situated where one can take a good look at the breathtaking view of Shenzhen's city skyscrapers and admire its ongoing development. It can also be exciting to look at Shenzhen from the village in the evening when the high-rises light up. It is not like Hong Kong's 'Symphony Of Lights' along the harbour, but maintains its unique character and focus as a 'Window to the East'.