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Most of the walled villages in Hong Kong are located in the New Territories.

A walled village (traditional Chinese: 圍村) is a kind of traditional building which is completely surrounded by thick defensive walls, protecting the residents from the attack of wild animals and enemies. Usually, people living in the walled village are extended families or clans sharing the same surname. Walled villages can be found in mainland China and Hong Kong.


History
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the shore of Guangdong suffered from pirates. The area of Hong Kong was particular venuable to pirates' attacks. Winding shores, hilly lands and islands and far from administrative centres made Hong Kong an excellent hideout for pirates. Villages, both Punti and Hakka, built walls against pirates. Some villages even protected themselves by cannon guns.

In Punti Cantonese, Wai (圍, Walled) and Tsuen (村, Village) were once synonym.

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Walled villages
What is a walled village?
A walled village is a kind of traditional building which is surrounded by thick walls, protecting the people from the attack of wild animals and enemies.
Who live in a walled village?
People who live in the walled village are extended families or clans sharing the same surname.
When do they appear?
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the pirates attack the shore of Guangdong. Hong Kong was particular venuable to Winding shores, hilly lands and islands and far from administrative centres made Hong Kong an excellent hideout for pirates.