The history of the ancient city of Tung Chung has long declined. How many years?

Tung Chung River, formerly known as Dongxi River, was first seen in ancient books such as Dayueji during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, because there was a river on both sides of the river into the sea. Qing Daoguang's "Overview of Guangdong Coastal Defence" marked "East-West Chung" as "Tung Chung Mouth" and "Xiyong Mouth" respectively. Finally, the towns in the east are well developed, and people call the whole area "Tung Chung". Since the Song Dynasty, Tung Chung has been inhabited, making a living by fishing and agriculture. According to local records, in the 22nd year of Jiaqing in Qing Dynasty, Governor Jiang, Ruan Yuan successively approved the construction of eight flood control houses at Dayu Mountain Pass and two forts at the foot of Shishi Mountain. The mouth of Tung Chung is today's Tung Chung. Ma Wan Chung today is the old market in Tung Chung. At the beginning of Qing Dynasty, in the seventh year of Yongzheng (1729), a battery was built on Fenlujiao Mountain in the west of the island. During the years of Ganjia and Jiaqing, the flood at the mouth of Tung Chung added to the island. In the 22nd year of Jiaqing (18 19), a flood control house was built at the mouth of Tung Chung, and a stone lion battery, military defense and gunpowder bureau were built along the coast of Tung Chung. In the 12th year of Daoguang (183 1), the Tung Chung walled city was built at the foot of Shang Ling Mountain in Tung Chung, guarding and garrisoning troops, and was responsible for flood control and fort in the west of Hong Kong. At that time, there were Yuanjiatuan, Mui Wo, Shibi, Tang Fu, Shuikou, Shimenjia, Pomegranate Pit, Shaluowan, Shitoupu, Er 'ao, Yugulong, Dahao, Baimang, Henglang and Tung Chung Lingpi Tuan. 1898 deprecated. At present, Tung Chung Rural Committee has 15 villages, most of which are Hakkas, but there are also many Guangfu people. Although there are still many historical sites in Tung Chung, many changes have taken place. With the completion of the Tsing Ma Bridge and the airport, Tung Chung has become a key development area of the government, and it is expected that there will be more drastic changes here.