San Tin (Chinese: 新田), or San Tin Heung (新田鄉), is an area located near Lok Ma Chau area in the New Territories and belongs to the Yuen Long District, Hong Kong.
The area was largely developed by the clan with surname Man (文). According to their genealogical document, they are the descendants of the younger brother of folk hero Man Tin Cheung in the end of Song Dynasty. Their ancestors came to Hong Kong with the young emperors to flee from Mongolian invaders.
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