[1] It has historically been mainly inhabited by members of the Chan (陳), the Tang (鄧), the Fung (馮) and the Chi (池) clans.
A Chan Ancestral Hall (陳氏宗祠) had previously be located on the same site until its collapse in the early 20th century.
[6] The sheltered estuarine sandflat links diverse habitats, harbouring high biodiversity with more than 500 recorded faunal and floral species.
[7] This is threatened by disturbance from recreational activities such as paragliding and unregulated clam digging on the intertidal mudflats.
The walls in the front part of the building are made of granite blocks and its architectural style is Qing vernacular.