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DECLARED MONUMENTS

Many fascinating Chinese and colonial heritage sites still exist in Hong Kong, reflecting more than 5,000 years of Chinese and more than 150 years of British colonial heritage. The following is a list of important heritage sites that are easily accessible. An * denotes interiors are not open to the public. Government House is open on special occasions.

Here are some Declared Monuments:

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KOWLOON
Colonial
Hong Kong Observatory (Tsim Sha Tsui)*
Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower (Tsim Sha Tsui)*
Former Kowloon British School (Tsim Sha Tsui)*
Former Marine Police Headquarters Compound (Tsim Sha Tsui)*
Chinese Heritage
Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb (Sham Shui Po)
Remnants of the South Gate of Kowloon Walled City (Kowloon City)
Former Yamen Building of Kowloon Walled City (Kowloon City)
   
NEW TERRITORIES
Chinese Heritage
Sam Tung Uk Village (Tsuen Wan)
Old Tai Po Market Railway Station (Tai Po)
Old House, Hoi Pa Village (Tsuen Wan)
Temples
Man Mo Temple (Tai Po)
OUTLYING ISLANDS
Archaeological Sites
Rock Carving On Cheung Chau
HONG KONG ISLAND
Colonial
Duddell Street Steps & Gas Lamps (Central)
Former Stanley Police Station (Stanley)
Old Supreme Court (Central)*
Main Building, the University of Hong Kong (Pok Fu Lam)*
Flagstaff House (Central)
Former French Mission Building (Central)*
Western Market (Sheung Wan)
Main Building, the Helena May (Central)*
Former Central Police Station Compound (Central)*
Former Central Magistracy (Central)*
Victoria Prison Compound*
University Hall, the University of Hong Kong (Pok Fu Lam)*
Hung Hing Ying Building, the University of Hong Kong (Pok Fu Lam)*
Tang Chi Ngong Building, the University of Hong Kong (Pok Fu Lam)*
Government House (Central)*
St. John's Cathedral (Central)
Chinese Heritage
Law Uk Hakka House (Chai Wan)
Old Wan Chai Post Office (Wan Chai)
Temples
Tin Hau Temple (Causeway Bay)
   

HERITAGE TRAILS
Hong Kong boasts a stunning array of fascinating heritage trails located all over Hong Kong that provide a magnificent insight into the history and culture of this fabulous city. The Ping Shan Heritage Trail in Yuen Long features Hong Kong's only ancient pagoda. The Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail, also in the New Territories offers an intriguing view of life amongst the Tang Clan, one of the "Five Great Clans" in Hong Kong. The Central and Western Heritage Trail links up historic buildings and sites to present the growth and development of the Districts. Please click here for information on these exciting heritage trails.

VIRTUAL HERITAGE EXPLORER
Click here for Virtual Heritage Explorer, a 360-degree cubical panorama for historical buildings and sites.


There are other heritage sites. For more information about these monuments please contact:

Antiquities and Monuments Office
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
136 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Tel: +852 2208 4400
Fax: +852 2721 6216
Website: http://www.amo.gov.hk





Updated 28 March 2008
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