Stilt Houses
Lei Yue Mun is one of the few places in Hong Kong where
you can still see the Stilt Houses or "Pang Uk" or
棚屋.
This is a traditional form of house developed by fishing peoples when
they moved onto the land, but wanted to maintain the feel and advantages
of living on a boat.
Traditionally they are wooden structures that are started
on the land but extend out and over the water and are
supported by wooden beams that go down into the river or sea
bed. Today however they are often concrete reinforced
structures which maintain the shape and benefits of the
traditional Stilt House while offering a stronger and safer
foundation.
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