Pak Sha O

Pak Sha O is an area and a village of Sai Kung North, in Tai Po District, Hong Kong.

Administration
Pak Sha O and Pak Sha O Ha Yeung are recognized villages under the New Territories Small House Policy.

History
It has been reported that the villages of Sham Chung, Lai Chi Chong and Pak Sha O had historically close social ties.

At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Pak Sha O was 117. The number of males was 52.

Chapel
Pak Sha O is the site of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. A first chapel was built in Pak Sha O in 1880 on another site. The conversion of Pak Sha O into a Catholic village partly resulted from the desire of the villagers to combat the harassment of the tax-lords of Sheung Shui. The current chapel was built between 1915 and 1923. The site is now used as a training campsite by the Catholic Scout Guild.

Other features

 * Several buildings of the former Ho Residence and the Ho Ancestral Hall, as well as the King Siu Sai Kui and Hau Fuk Mun in Pak Sha O are Grade I historic buildings.
 * Pak Sha O Youth Hostel
 * King Siu Sai Kui and Hau Fuk Mun in nearby Pak Sha O Ha Yeung are Grade I historic buildings.