Featuring historical structures built by the Tang clan in Ping Shan, the trail gives visitors a rare chance to explore old village customs and lifestyles.

The trail starts at the Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda - Pagoda of Gathering Stars - a short walk from the Tin Shui Wai West Rail station. The three-storey, hexagonal-shaped pagoda is the only original ancient pagoda still in existence in Hong Kong.

Built more than 600 years ago, the pagoda was designed as a fung shui structure to fend off evil spirits.

Situated in front of an open square are the Tang Ancestral Hall and the Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall.

With adjoining courtyards, the interiors of the two magnificent halls are inscribed with auspicious Chinese motifs.

The beams, roofs and ridges are decorated with dragon-fish and unicorn figures.

Used mainly for religious rituals and festival celebrations, the halls have also retained their function as a meeting place for the village people to this day. Groups of elderly villagers can be seen chatting away at the breezy entrances.

To understand how our ancestors prepared for public examinations, a visit to Kun Ting Study Hall and the adjoining Ching Shu Hin reveals the meticulous attention ancient Chinese paid to exams.

One of the eye-catching exhibits on display is a row of scarlet wooden signs inscribed with various official ranks.

Each sign was erected by the clan in celebration for the bestowing of an official post by the Imperial Court on one of their members.

Quaint architectural features like octagonal windows and circular entrances can be seen throughout the two study halls.

At the end of the trail is the Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery which also serves as a visitor centre.

More artefacts revealing the clan's unique history including a wedding dress and sedan chair are on display.

Overlooking sprawling plains and residential blocks scattered across Yuen Long, the gallery provides a detailed wrap-up of the history of the clan.