thumb|Cannons near the entrance gate-tower of Fanling Ching Wai.
thumb|Pang Ancestral Hall in Fanling Pak Wai.
Fanling Wai is a village in Fanling, North District, Hong Kong, built by the Pang () Clan. It is composed of a walled village and its two extensions: Ching Wai or Chung Wai ( or ) – the only walled hamlet of Fanling Wai and also the first hamlet to be built, Pak Wai (), and Nam Wai ().
History
Fanling Wai is the centre of the Pang Clan, who arrived in Hong Kong during the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). The wai (walled village) was constructed in the early part of the Wanli (1572–1620) reign of the Ming dynasty.
The ancestors of the Pang Clan of Fanling Wai were settled in Gansu province, in China, and moved to Jishui County in Jiangxi province in 739, and later, during the Northern Song dynasty (960- 1127), they moved successively to Chaozhou and Dongguan.
Features
thumb|Tsz Tak Study Hall in Fanling Nam Wai.
Fanling Chung Wai is recognisable with the distinctive pond and layout including features such as cannons and watchtowers. All these elements were crafted to form an integral part of the village setting.
A Sam Shing Temple (), dedicated to Pak Tai, Kwan Tai and Man Cheong (), was erected by the Pang clan in the area. It was moved to its present location, west of Ling Hill () and along Jockey Club Road, in 1948.
Conservation
The entrance gate-tower, together with the southwest and northwest watchtowers of Fanling Chung Wai are Grade III historic buildings. They were rebuilt in 1986.