Sham Shui Po:A Historical and Cultural Treasure Hunt

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Sham Shui Po:A Historical and Cultural Treasure Hunt

Kowloon Hong Kong

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One of the oldest districts in Hong Kong, Sham Shui Po has played a role like a witness in forming local living. The East-meets-West character has influenced the architectural style of the residential buildings and landmarks in the district.

Discover the historical site and activated building that forming the past community may help you know more about the local history and conservation. The buildings related to the general public's life, like hospitals and temples, are included in this trip. They cemented the character of the neighborhood. In a word, this will make for a great cultural short break for you.(•̀∀︎•́)✧︎


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Built by architect W.H. Bourne in 1931, this elegant corner tong-Lau shophouse was a former home to a bone-setting shop and the Lui family’s private residence. The architecture is typical of the fusion Chinese-Western style of the era, w... Read more
【How to go 】​ MTR Sham Shui Po Exit A2​​​ 【Reminders】​ Opening hours : Monday – Sunday :07:00 - 22:00​ Not open to the public​​​ 【 Enquiries】​ Adress: 137 Yee Kuk Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon​ ...
Two temples in one complex, Sam Tai Tsz Temple is a Grade II historic building originally built in 1898 by Hakka immigrants to honor their patron deity, Sam Tai Tsz, after a particularly deadly plague swept through Sham Shui Po. Full of fa... Read more
Formerly the Sham Shui Po Barracks in the 1920s, this piece of land became the main POW camp during the Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong. There are two plaques erected in 1989 and 1991 to commemorate those who perished in the POW camp. 【... Read more
In 1955, the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb was discovered when the government was building the resettlement buildings. It is believed that the tomb was built in the Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25 - 220). In 1988, it was declared as a gazetted monument... Read more
The Mei Ho House marked the beginning of the Hong Kong government's public housing scheme and was one of the first eight public housing projects built by the colonial government in 1954 for Shek Kip Mei Village.  The reason for constructi... Read more

 

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