title: Tai Fu Tai Mansion
text: # Tai Fu Tai Mansion
  
  Tai Fu Tai Mansion is a residence located in Wing Ping Tsuen, San Tin near Lok Ma Chau, north of Yuen Long, Hong Kong.
  
  ## History
  
  It was probably built in 1865 in the reign of the Qing Dynasty. It was built as a residence by Man Chung-luen (文頌鑾) whose ancestors had settled in San Tin since the 15th century.
  
  In 2007, 3D laser scanning technology was used to digitally capture 3D images of the structure.
  
  ## Description
  
  The building is richly embellished with spacious grounds; a large open space in front and a garden at the back. The whole mansion is surrounded by a green-brick wall. It is a fine example of traditional Chinese dwellings of the scholar-gentry class.
  
  